Reverse Applique with Applique and Under-Coloring- Hand and Machine:
The Crown Pineapple Blocks
I love reverse applique. And I also love finding ways to create added dimensionality when I reverse applique. That’s what this tutorial is all about: Reverse Applique with Applique and Under-Coloring using the Crown Pineapple block from our newest pattern Hospitality Quilt XVII.
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Paper-Piecing Know How: Friendship Pineapple Block
Paper-Piecing is FUN! And so accurate! Its like quilting- by- numbers. When you are making the Pineapple block, it goes even faster than most Paper-pieced blocks, which is why we used paper-piecing directions in our new Hospitality Quilt pattern. Keep reading to find out how fun it is and why it’s faster.
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Whirlwind: Piecing the Background Fabric
Have some creative fun with spectacular results, that’s too much fun not to share. Keep reading to find out how easy it is to do….
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Toddler Face Mask adapted with Sewn in Filter and Hair Elastics
I was recently asked to make some toddler sized face masks. I found a pattern, but I didn’t have the materials the jewelry elastic elastic they required. A friend suggested using hair elastics which I found I had. Read this blog to see how I made this Toddler face mask with a built in filter and using hair elastics.
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Face Mask Adaptations for Civilian use/ Making Fabric Tape
Now that we are all being asked to wear face masks to keep our germs to our selves I thought it was time for this tutorial. It includes some adaptations to a popular pattern I’ve made based upon the supplies I’ve had on hand for us “civilians” including making your own tape for ties, and sewing in an added filter layer if you choose, with the care and handling of your mask..
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