Hey everyone! This week we’re squaring up the quilt blocks we’ve been making all year. Squaring up may seem like a tedious job, but when it comes to putting the quilt together later, you’ll be thankful you’ve taken this step first. I’m adding transcript of the video below to allow none English speakers to translate…
Need a new sewing machine foot but don’t know what low or high shank means? And don’t know which your machine is? Follow this simple guide to figure it out. Put the presser foot into the down position (like you’re about to sew). Measure from the bed of the machine, to the middle screw holding…
Good morning everyone! I’ve spent a fair bit of time creating designs for the Scraptastic! range of late and I can finally release a few. Rather than providing long winded written instructions, I opted to make a video showing how to produce the Pete the Pig design using the Scraptastic! method. Here’s a link to…
So first off, what is a ladder stitch? A ladder stitch is used to complete a project that requires an open seam for turning or stuffing. It is often used to sew stuffed toys, pillows or lined hems. Begin sewing around most of the perimeter of the project with a sewing machine, and then finish the last…
There are a few things to check when you encounter constant thread breakages while sewing. Needle Type/Size/Condition Firstly, take a look at your needle to ensure it isn’t bent or broken. When thread runs through the eye, if there are any imperfections, this will cause thread to snag and break. If the needle is bent…
The amount of blocks needed for a quilt of a certain size will be determined by the actual size of the block. This post covers quantities for the 12.5” blocks we’re creating in our youtube series, but a little jiggling around with the numbers and you’ll be able to figure out other sizes too. Firstly,…
Our current Youtube video requires a pattern be printed at 150% of the original. I understand that this can be confusing for some, so here’s a little walkthrough of how to accomplish this. Once you’ve done it a few times, it will become second nature. Firstly, you’ll need to use Adobe PDF Reader, which can…
You’ll NeedThe panel (obviously!)Thread (I used M0047)Sewing MachineScissorsRuler (or seam guide) That’s it! Maybe now’s the time to take the recipe printed on the apron and give it a whirl! If you’re sewing this up for someone else as a gift, maybe add it to a little basket with the ingredients to create a lovely,…
Measure roughly 10 inches at the end of the binding. If you’ve not actually made your binding yet, take a look at our previous post on this here. This is the point we’re going to begin sewing. We need that tail left unsewn so we can join the binding together – we’ve a super-easy way…
The first step is to figure out how much binding you need to make for your project. Measure your quilt (or other project). You need length plus width times 2 – then add on 10-12 inches. This will give you the length you need. Once you know how many inches you need, cut strips of…
