Tip of the Month = April 2024
Big Stitch Quilting
Big Stitch Quilting, sometimes also referred to as Utility Quilting, is very similar to hand quilting, but with a few key differences. For one, longer stitch lengths (e.g., ¼”), are used, which means the hand quilting will go faster! Another difference is that perle cotton is used instead of traditional hand quilting thread; Perle Cotton comes wound in small balls and is often found in shops near embroidery supplies. Another notable difference of Big Stitch Quilting versus regular hand quilting is that the thicker perle cotton adds a bolder, more visible design element to the quilt. Compared to machine quilting, Big Stitch Quilting can also make for a softer-feeling quilt. Check out some of our essential supplies for Big Stitch Quilting. ✓ #8 Perle Cotton ✓ a quilting hoop (embroidery hoops are not able to hold the thicker quilt layers) ✓ Big Stitch Quilting Needle ✓ A thimble ✓ Small embroidery scissors |
Tip of the Month - March 2024
How to Sew a Simple Zipper Pouch with Free Tutorial
Ameroonie Designs shares with us how to sew in zippers and share a tutorial on
making a simple Zipper Pouch.
Lost in the chaos of my purse, drifting through crumpled wrappers, miles of grocery store receipts and “mom, can you hold this” paraphernalia are the things
I actually need- chapstick, a pencil, mints. Trying to find them can be like searching for the Lost City of Atlantis. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Learn how to sew a simple zipper pouch and your purse, backpack or anywhere really can become a sanctuary of organization and peace. Well, maybe just organization.
making a simple Zipper Pouch.
Lost in the chaos of my purse, drifting through crumpled wrappers, miles of grocery store receipts and “mom, can you hold this” paraphernalia are the things
I actually need- chapstick, a pencil, mints. Trying to find them can be like searching for the Lost City of Atlantis. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Learn how to sew a simple zipper pouch and your purse, backpack or anywhere really can become a sanctuary of organization and peace. Well, maybe just organization.