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QuiltCon 2016 in Pasadena!

Check out QuiltCon in Pasadena! by Susan Wilkins at Mode How to register for QuiltCon 2016 workshops and lectures: The Modern Quilt Guild #quilting #modernquilting #event #QuiltCon #quilt #quiltingbusiness #quiltingtechniques #quiltshow #quilts

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Shweshwe Fabrics – The Denim or Tartan of South Africa

Seshweshwe is a printed fabric widely used for traditional Sotho (South Africa & Lesotho) clothing. Originally dyed indigo, this fabric is manufactured in a variety of colors and printing designs characterized by intricate geometric patterns. Due to its timeless popularity, shweshwe has been described as “the denim, or tartan, of South Africa”. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shweshwe Fashion designers have brought shweshwe onto the runwa

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Not Your Granny’s Quilt: Textile Art for the Modern Home

Check out Not Your Granny’s Quilt: Textile Art for the Modern Home by Cori George at Mode by Cori George Move over, calicos and plaids. There’s a new quilt in town! These designs are bold, modern, and unexpected. Any seamstress or craft aficionado will appreciate the incredible time and elaborate handiwork that goes into turning out one of these stunning works of art. Advertisement Modern quilts by SWN members: Undersea Batik Quilt by Laurie Blues and Violets Modern Quilt by

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5 Quick + Easy Quilts – Free Tutorials, Techniques and Tips

I chose these five videos because I felt they demonstrated clearly, and offered a variety of styles, quilting techniques and personalities! The playlist is automatically sorted by popularity through Youtube. Choose one and make it all your own! Fold and Sew Quilts from National Quilters Circle Easiest Quilt Ever – The Coin Quilt with Fons & Porter Easy Cathedral Window Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Company Easiest Quilt for Beginners Ever from Alanda Craft Quick and Easy Wh

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Winter Snowflakes Applique Wall Hanging or Pillow – Free Pattern + Video

Leslie and Lynn share the GO! Snowflake die featured in the GO! Snowflakes wall hanging or pillow pattern! Subscribe to the AccuQuilt Newsletter. AccuQuilt offers quilters, fabric crafters and retailers a premiere line of fabric cutters, dies, quilting patterns and other quilt and fabric cutting solutions that help quilters quickly and accurately cut shapes for quilting and fabric crafts. Cutting with AccuQuilt® fabric cutters is a natural evolution of fabric cutting methods

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Sew a Rainbow Chevrons Wallhanging or Mini-Quilt

Using half-square triangles and the method demonstrated by Jenny Doan in this video at SWN, I put this mini quilt together. The quilting follows the diagonal lines, rather than the 5″ squares used to construct, and the sashing is quilted with narrow lines, or “match stick quilting”. The binding is applied using this very simple method (and free video tutorial!) also demonstrated by Missouri Star Quilt Co. The half-square triangle quilting projects are fabulous for beginner

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Create a Quilted Hexagon Pumpkin or Ornament Table Runner

An easy quilting tutorial by Missouri Star Quilt Co.’s Jenny Doan. Jenny teaches us how to make an easy Halloween pumpkins or Christmas ornament holiday table runner using the 10″ Half Hexagon Template! http://bit.ly/hexagontablerunner Quilted Holiday Ornament Table Runner More Pumpkins and Halloween Sewing at SWN: Sew Fabric Halloween Pumpkins with Jennifer Bosworth of Shabby Fabrics + 7 More Fall Sewing Projects Sew a Fun Racetrack Dress or Halloween Costume with PinkChocol

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Mid-Coast Woman Creates Quilting Pattern Business! WMTW News 8

After moving to mid-coast Maine, Kathryn Simel started a creative second career as a quilt pattern designer when a local quilt shop owner encouraged her to write and publish her unique coastal and nautical-style patterns. In Wednesday’s Your Money, WMTW News 8’s Meghan Torjussen spoke to Kathryn Simel from Cushing who turned her passion into a paycheck. Learn about her Mid Coast Cottage Designs and how this quilting business was started. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Midcoa

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Dancing Dots Quilt: Easy Quilting Tutorial with Rob Appell of Man Sewing

Published on Aug 16, 2015 Dancing Dots Quilt: Easy Quilting Tutorial with Rob Appell of Man Sewing. Rob shows us how to create this Dancing Dots Quilt using jelly rolls (2.5 inch strips of pre-cut fabric) and charm packs (5 inch squares of pre-cut fabric). To get the materials needed to make this project, follow these links: http://bit.ly/dancingdotsquilt http://land.mansewing.com/dancing-dots Or, check out the entire Missouri Star Quilt Company website here! http://missouri

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Watch this EASY Signature Quilt Tutorial for Beginners (No Binding!)

Learn how to easy it is to sew this “Signature Quilt” for a wedding, birthday, new baby, teacher, grandparent, or as a retirement keepsake. Use heirloom / vintage fabrics or coordinate from your stash. Friends simply sign the quilt with a permanent laundry marker with their message or congratulations. This is a nice quilt project for beginner quilters because it is fast and easy to complete, there is no binding! Products mentioned in this video – Shape Cut Pro Follow alandacr

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Brother NQ3500D Quilting Embroidery and Sewing Machine Review!

For the past month I’ve had a new machine in my sewing room! Brother Canada approached us here at SWN to ask us if we would like to try the NQ3500D Fashionista sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine. It took me less than .5 seconds to say “CERTAINLY!”. Since the NQ3500D arrived, I’ve been “playing” with it every day as a beginner quilter, and embroiderer. This computerized sewing machine is impressive. I’m currently using two large mechanical industrial sewing machines,

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An Easy Reverse Applique Quilting Tutorial from Man Sewing

Rob demonstrates his reverse applique quilting technique using solid fabric and a contrasting batik. To get the materials needed to make this project, follow this link. Video: Reverse Applique Pleated Heart Pillow by V and Co. Photo: Ruched Rug and Reverse Appliqued Pillows Patterns: PDF applique patterns to print at home Mystic Hares PDF Applique Pattern $5.50 USD Follow Sew-Whats-New.com’s board Applique – Apple K on Pinterest. #quilting #method #quiltingvideo #applique #tu

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Simple Diamond Quilt Block – Free Tutorial from Amanda Rolfe

A simple method to make a very pretty Diamond Square Quilt Block! This block is made up of x 16 5″ HSTs and measures approx. 18.5″ squared. Watch Amanda Rolfe as she demonstrates just how easy this block is to create! Diamond Quilts by SWN Members STRIP YOUR STASH Dynamic Quilts Made from Strips • 12 Projects in Multiple Sizes from GE Designs Gudrun Erla #quilting #quiltmaking #quiltingvideo #machinequilt #quilt #quiltingtechnique #AmandaRolfe #tutorial #quiltblocks #block

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Standing Strong Patriotic Jellyroll Quilt – Free PDF Pattern from Shabby Fabrics

Watch this video from Shabby Fabrics to learn how you can honor a service man or woman with Jen’s Standing Strong Quilt: This patriotic quilt meets the standards for the Quilts of Valor Foundation and is created by easily piecing 2.5″ strips together! This is the perfect project to use Salute The Flag Patriotic Fabric Jelly Roll Quilt Strips or you can purchase a kit from Shabby Fabrics to make this quilt. Quilts of Valor Foundation Website: http://www.qovf.org/ Download the

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Watch the Patriotic Flag Tumbler Quilt Tutorial from Jenny Doan

Jenny Doan shows us yet another way to use the nifty 5″ Tumbler Template with this fast and easy patriotic quilting project that’s perfect to hang proudly each 4th of July. To find the supplies needed to make the Patriotic The Tumbler Flag Quilt project, follow the links below: 5″ Tumbler Template (sized for charm packs) American Basics charm pack from Windham Fabrics (and other precuts) Find more inspiring patriotic sewing photos like this on Sew, What’s New? Video: How to

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Beginner’s Quilted Blanket Video Series from StyleNovice

Beginner Quilting eCourse: This eCourse from StyleNovice offers step-by-step instructions to sew and quilt a nine-block square quilted blanket using your fresh color schemes, fabric prints, and creative ideas. Written instructions available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StyleNovice. This quilted blanket would be lovely for the cottage, picnic park, or beach this summer! Have fun putting it together and showing it off! This playlist shall be updated as videos are added ea

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Quilted Farm Girl Vintage Potholders + How to Use Excess Backing Fabric as Your Binding from Kimberl

The Fat Quarter Shop demonstrates a quick and simple quilting technique for finishing off your smaller quilts. Learn how to use excess backing fabric as your binding. This simple quilting technique leaves us with very little waste and a sweet finish for your quilts. The quilt blocks featured within this video are all featured in Lori Holt‘s new book, Farm Girl Vintage. related: Easy Faux Piped Binding for Quilts Video: Four Simple Steps to Sew Denim Pot Holders or Mitts wi

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Nautical Star Paper Pieced Quilt + Free Mariner’s Compass Pattern

A gorgeous nautical “Mariner’s Compass” paper pieced quilt created by Gail Kolcz. Lighthouses at each side, fish swimming above and below the stunning center block. Sailboats, nautical fabric prints and colors complete this beautiful quilt. Check out the video tutorial below as well from Rob Appell of ManSewing! Rob demonstrates how to create a Quiltsmart Mariners Compass Quilt with printed interfacing and Lava Batiks by Anthology. This is a short-cut to this gorgeous nau

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Angela Walters “Don’t Do” List for More Rewarding Quilting

Angela Walters shares her tips for more rewarding and enjoyable quilting: Advertisement Mrs. Bobbins! FREE EGUIDE: SAVE THOSE SCRAPS! A SCRAP QUILTING HANDBOOK More Quilting Tips, Tutorials and Projects at SWN: How to Wash Fabric for Sewing and Quilting (and Should You?) Springtime Tulip Blooms! Free Quilt Block Pattern from Quilt Doodle Designs The Spring Dresdens Quilt: Easy Quilting Tutorial with Missouri Star Quilt Co Free Sewing and Quilting PDF eGuides to Download! Free

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Free Sewing and Quilting PDF eGuides to Download!

Free eGuides to Download: These wonderful free sewing and quilting PDF eGuides are available exclusively on Craftsy, packed with tutorials, tips and tricks from sewing and quilting experts. Download instantly for free now (you can even print it easily if you’d like) and enjoy it forever in the comfort of your home or even on the go. A $4.99 value! Enjoy! Sara and Susan eGuide: Sew Stylish Pillows – Simplified! eGuide: Save Those Scraps! A Scrap Quilting Handbook eGuide: Geni

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