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How to hang a quilt on a wall

By Denise Russell

Learn how to hang a quilt on a wall with a sleeve sewn to its back. It is super easy to make - no need to turn a long fabric tube inside out. I have many friends who do not like to make hanging sleeves for a quilt. Instead, they hang their quilts using other methods or tools. So, before showing you how I make these sleeves, let's explore some of the options to hang quilts on the wall. Thumbtacks and shower curtain rings I do this all the time with transparent thumbtacks and … [Read more...] about How to hang a quilt on a wall

Filed Under: Tutorials, wall hanging Tagged With: hanging quilts, how to hang a quilt, quilt tutorial, sewing tutorial

Flying geese quilt block tutorial

By Denise Russell

Flying geese quilt block tutorial

Here's an easy flying geese quilt block tutorial that will save you time and fabric! Learn when to choose this one over the traditional method. Last night I was testing this block for a quilt pattern I needed to write. It finishes at 12" but the main reason to test it was because the size of the flying-geese units was not conventional, i.e., 2" x 4", 3" x 6", etc. Thus, I could not use the traditional method to construct them, as they measured 2-1/4" x 4-1/4" finished. I do use EQ8, the … [Read more...] about Flying geese quilt block tutorial

Filed Under: quilt patterns, Tutorials Tagged With: flying geese, how to make flying geese, quilt block tutorial, quilt tutorial

Learn How to Paper-Piece the Sun Block

By Denise Russell

Learn How to Paper Piece the sun block

Follow this easy step-by-step photo tutorial and learn how to paper-piece the sun block. You will become a paper-piecing pro! Make one and use it as a wall hanging, add a few to your quilt, or make a whole quilt with it. This is a 10" block that I made to test a pattern I was writing (I trimmed it slightly after I took the photo). I used these fabrics (and not oranges and yellows) because I am trying to get more blocks ready for a sampler quilt with this collection. It came out gorgeous (if … [Read more...] about Learn How to Paper-Piece the Sun Block

Filed Under: Paper piecing, Tutorials Tagged With: foundation piecing, foundation piecing tutorial, how to paper piece, Paper piecing, paper piecing tutorial, passo a passo, quilt tutorial, sun quilt block

Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial

By Denise Russell

Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial

Check out this Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial and make a few in one afternoon. Jazz up your kitchen decor or gift them to family and friends! I love kitchen towels made with flour sacks - they are very absorbent, easy to clean, and very durable. Some of the ones I use have been in my kitchen for decades! I have a bunch of these sacks just waiting to be made into cute towels and yesterday I spent a couple of hours making this one. Do you like it or do you love it? I took some photos … [Read more...] about Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial

Filed Under: crafts, Tutorials Tagged With: christmas, craft tutorial, flour sacks, gift ideas, handmade Christmas gifts, handmade gifts, hanging hand towel, hanging kitchen towel, housewarming gift, kitchen decor, kitchen towel, photo tutorial, sewing projects, sewing tutorial

Half-square triangle tutorial and giveaway winner

By Denise Russell

Half-square triangle tutorial

Make 8 units at a time with this easy half-square triangle tutorial. Use this formula to figure out the size of the beginning squares. No guesswork! In a few weeks, I will release a new quilt pattern that features a pieced block (above) and a block with piecing and applique'. Today I will show you how I've been making lots of half-square triangles (HST) shown in my recent patterns and published quilts. When I have to create many units at a time, I have a few options. Half-square triangle … [Read more...] about Half-square triangle tutorial and giveaway winner

Filed Under: quilting, Tutorials Tagged With: baby quilts, easy baby quilts, half square triangles, quilt block tutorial, quilt pattern, Tutorials

Free quilt block patterns for a sampler quilt

By Denise Russell

Free quilt block patterns

If you subscribe to my newsletter you are getting free quilt block patterns for a sampler quilt. They are all 12-inch blocks and come with instructions for speedy construction. I have designed 5 exclusive blocks already and here they are. This is block 1. I decided to make them all this weekend using the fat quarters I have from the Gretel collection (by Riley Blake Designs) that I am using on another project - you know, the one with the star quilt blocks my friends Deb, Lisa, and I are … [Read more...] about Free quilt block patterns for a sampler quilt

Filed Under: free quilt pattern, Tutorials Tagged With: flying geese, how to make flying geese, modern quilt blocks, modern quilts, quilt block, quilt tutorial, sampler quilt, scrappy quilt

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Hello, I’m Denise and I love to design and make quilts. You can also find me knitting, crocheting, and making other crafts. Join me!
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