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Stain-proof, self-binding table runner

By Denise Russell

Stain-proof, self-binding table runner

Make this easy stain-proof, self-binding table runner, and do not worry about staining the fabric! Laminated fabric is gold in a household with little ones! [Edited on 01/04/204] Today my middle name is 'problem-solver'! I am so excited! My family loves having my quilts all around the house, but they are sometimes afraid to handle them at the dinner table. I have beautiful table quilts and runners that are confined to the dining room as the kitchen table is disaster-prone... This … [Read more...] about Stain-proof, self-binding table runner

Filed Under: Tutorials Tagged With: kitchen decor, laminated fabric, quick projects, quilted table runner, table runner, Tutorials

Self-binding quilt

By Denise Russell

My flannel quilt is almost done. As I was trying to figure out which fabric to use for the binding, I decided to try something different: self-binding. This is a quick way to finish the quilt, most commonly used when the edge of the quilt has an irregular shape. I prefer the traditional binding, but since I want to finish this quilt quickly, and it is for my own use... Here is how I did it: Baste backing to batting using large stitches. I basted all around the quilt, as well as across the … [Read more...] about Self-binding quilt

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: binding, quilt ideas, Tutorials

Two free patterns for table runner and quilt

By Denise Russell

Two free patterns for table runner and quilt

Download these two free patterns for table runner and quilt. Make them to jazz up your home decor or as a gift for your family and friends! How is your summer going? I went on a short trip to Brazil to visit my family a few weeks ago and now am designing quilts and writing patterns for amazing fabric collections that are coming up soon. Speaking of upcoming collections, Let's Partea by Blank Quilting will be shipping to stores in August, and I created two projects for it that you can … [Read more...] about Two free patterns for table runner and quilt

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: beginner quilt pattern, placemats, quilt block tutorial, quilt pattern, quilted placemats, quilted table runner, stitchandflip, table runner

Free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen

By Denise Russell

hanging towel

Check out these free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen for you to download and make for your home or give as gifts throughout the year! If you are looking for some last-minute ideas for handmade gifts to make for your family and friends, consider these patterns I designed for Blank Quilting. Download the patterns right now, make the gifts, and then, come January - when the fabrics are shipping to stores - get the fabrics to make them just for you! All these projects (there is a table … [Read more...] about Free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen

Filed Under: free quilt pattern, small quilts Tagged With: bread baskets, Christmas gifts, easy handmade gifts, fabric bread baskets, kitchen decor, quilted placemats, quilted table runner, table runner

Make this Valentine’s angel heart quilt

By Denise Russell

[This post may contain affiliate links. Please read material disclosure on the bottom of this page.] One of my Valentine's Day decorations this year is featuring a different color scheme. I decided to make this Valentine's angel heart quilt for my wall using simple blocks and easy design. What do you think? I have a tutorial below with links to the blocks. This is Love Dance, the mini quilt that is hanging on my kitchen right now. I used leftover fabrics from my quilt Joyful from the … [Read more...] about Make this Valentine’s angel heart quilt

Filed Under: easy quilts

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I enjoyed making these, and maybe you will, too!  Below are the instructions and photos to make your life easier. Enjoy!  How to make a hanging sleeve Raw Edge Fusible Applique' Hanging Kitchen Towel No Waste Flying Geese Method 4 Ways to Tie Your Face Mask Easy to Sew Face Mask Mittens Ornament Hybrid Block Wall Hanging Border Blocks Curved Paper Piecing Diamond in the Square Video Tutorial Free Motion … [Read more...] about Tutorials

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