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NEEDLE BOOK TUTORIAL

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NEEDLE BOOK TUTORIAL

NEEDLE BOOK TUTORIAL

In this tutorial, I teach you how to make a needle book to store your extra pins, needles, thread, scissors, clips and other sewing items you need for on the go access. I like to use my needle book for when I do hand binding on a quilt. It enable me to take all of the tools I need with me while I watch TV and have them in one convenient place. It really is nice to have everything organized right where you need it.  

Supplies Needed:

2 pieces of fabric of your choice at lease 7″ wide

Pinking shears (Optional)

Scissors

Sewing Machine

Ruler for cutting

Rotary Cutter

Thread

Fabric for the inside of the needle book (Scraps)

Embellishments (Optional)

Ribbon

https://youtu.be/ZGMieIAOjh0

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CRICUT:

Cricut Maker: https://shop.cricut.com/en_us/machine…

AMAZON:

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SCRAP QUILT SERIES

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HOW TO MAKE A QUILT FROM START TO FINISH

SCRAP QUILT SERIES | THE CRAFTY AUTHOR

SCRAP QUILT SERIES

In this quilting series I will be teaching you how to make a quilt from start to finish. That includes, showing how to pick the pieces for your quilt and how to sew them together. I will also show you how to sew the blocks together, add small borders to increase the length of the quilt and add a larger border all around the quilt.

Additionally, I will be showing you how to piece the backing, and how to get the quilt ready for quilting. In this series, we will also learn how to free motion quilt a design on our quilt, square it up and bind it. I hope you enjoy this quilting adventure and I look forward to seeing your beautiful creations as well.

You can find all of the videos in the series, below. Or you can click on the tab, My Videos to view them there as well. 🙂 Happy Quilting!

SCRAP QUILT SERIES 1
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 2
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 3
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 4
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 5
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 6
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 7
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 8
SCRAP QUILT SERIES 9

Harry Potter Quilt

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The Project of Doom (POD)

I have had the pleasure of making 2 Harry Potter quilts, using a technique called paper piecing. I found this to be quite challenging but the end result is just amazing!

You can get the FREE pattern by clicking the link below.

http://www.fandominstitches.com/2015/07/harry-potter-bookcase-quilt-along.html

Thank you to Jennifer Ofenstein for creating such amazing patterns and then sharing them with us! Happy Quilting!

  • Harry Potter QUILT
  • Harry Potter QUILT
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ADDING VINYL TO CANVAS

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ADDING VINYL TO CANVAS

How to Add Vinyl to Canvas with Cricut Maker

ADDING VINYL TO CANVAS

I often get asked how to do I get vinyl to stick to canvas.  Well… the solution is actually quite simple.  You can either use acrylic paint or ModPodge before you lay the vinyl down.  In this tutorial, I show you how to incorporate this method by using acrylic paint as a base.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Cricut Vinyl

Cricut Machine

Weeding Tool

Canvas

Acrylic Paint

ModPodge

Design in Design Space (Available with your Cricut Machine)

Contact Paper

Scraper

Scissors

VIEW THE VIDEO HERE

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http://shrsl.com/1ak6v – Cricut Machines

http://shrsl.com/1ak70 – Cuddlebug & Accessories http://shrsl.com/1ak72 – Materials

http://shrsl.com/1ak77 – Cricut Accessories

I hope you find this tutorial helpful.  Happy Crafting!  🙂

 

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QUILT AS YOU GO TABLE RUNNER

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QUILT AS YOU GO TABLE RUNNER 

DIY FALL PROJECT | QAYG

QUILT AS YOU GO TABLE RUNNER- In this tutorial, I teach you how to make this beautiful Fall table runner, just in time for the holidays! This table runner is made using the Quilt As You Go (QAYG) method.

QUILT AS YOU GO TABLE RUNNER

SUPPLIES NEEDED: 

1- JELLY ROLL (2 1/2 INCH STRIPS)

1 YARD BACKING FABRIC

1 YARD OF BATTING

THREAD

SEWING MACHINE

ROTARY CUTTER

CUTTING MAT

QUILTING RULER

SCISSORS

STRAIGHT PENS

SEAM RIPPER

 

QUILT AS YOU GO TABLE RUNNER

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DIY HALLOWEEN WREATH

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DIY HALLOWEEN WREATH

DOLLAR TREE | HOBBY LOBBY | JOANNS | MICHAELS

DIY HALLOWEEN WREATH | CRAFTY AUTHOR

SUPPLIES NEEDED: 

4 Rolls of Deco Mesh – 10 x 30

Wire Wreath

Scissors

Ribbon (Wire)

Decorative items, such as: spiders, pumpkins, witches, bats, etc.

Hot Glue Gun

Glue Sticks

Pipe Cleaners

You will want to put something down to protect your work space to keep it from getting glittery.  Also, as I mention in the video, and is totally optional, consider using a rotary cutter and mat.  This makes the cutting process much faster and easier, especially for those who have arthritis in their hands like I do.  I hope you enjoy making this project!
 

LIVE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

 

DIY HALLOWEEN WREATH | CRAFTY AUTHOR

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