Articles related to "Rotary Cutter"
Rotary Cutting Quilt Fabric
Beginning quilters often struggle to cut fabric with a rotary cutter without wasting fabric or injuring themselves. Here are a few simple techniques to avoid problems.
quilting • rulers • rotary cutter • quilts • quilt blocks
Beginning quilters often struggle to cut fabric with a rotary cutter without wasting fabric or injuring themselves. Here are a few simple techniques to avoid problems.
quilting • rulers • rotary cutter • quilts • quilt blocks
Cut It Out
Cutting out your pattern pieces doesn't need to be a nightmare. Just follow some of these helpful suggestions.
cut • cutting • pattern • pieces • scissors
Cutting out your pattern pieces doesn't need to be a nightmare. Just follow some of these helpful suggestions.
cut • cutting • pattern • pieces • scissors
Quick Reversible Holiday Placemats
Directions for a reversible placemat. Great for the holidays for your own table or for gifts.
placemats • rotary cutter • sewing machine • walking foot • holiday gift
Directions for a reversible placemat. Great for the holidays for your own table or for gifts.
placemats • rotary cutter • sewing machine • walking foot • holiday gift
Strip Piecing and the Rotary Cutter
A review of the rotary cutter and strip piecing, features of tools needed and benefits of these features.
rotary cutter • strip piecing • quilts • rulers • cutting mats
A review of the rotary cutter and strip piecing, features of tools needed and benefits of these features.
rotary cutter • strip piecing • quilts • rulers • cutting mats
The Basics for Beautiful Quilts
Do you remember how the old quilts were made? Do we want to go through all the marking, and scissor cutting, and hand piecing? Probably not! Let's begin with the basics for today's quilter.
basic tools • plastic rulers • rotary cutters • cutting mat • fabrics
Do you remember how the old quilts were made? Do we want to go through all the marking, and scissor cutting, and hand piecing? Probably not! Let's begin with the basics for today's quilter.
basic tools • plastic rulers • rotary cutters • cutting mat • fabrics
No-Sew Fabric Bookmarks
...and keep your place at the same time! Use printable fabric sheets, or adhesive fabric sheets, or use scraps, or cut a piece of a much-loved fabric from your stash.
bookmark • fabric • paper • card stock • magnets
...and keep your place at the same time! Use printable fabric sheets, or adhesive fabric sheets, or use scraps, or cut a piece of a much-loved fabric from your stash.
bookmark • fabric • paper • card stock • magnets
Stairstep Baby Quilt
Rotary cutting and strip construction method for creating a quilt top of 2 inch blocks. Directions are for a baby quilt but can be used for any size.
baby quilt • directional sewing • directional pressing • swatch card • rotary cutter
Rotary cutting and strip construction method for creating a quilt top of 2 inch blocks. Directions are for a baby quilt but can be used for any size.
baby quilt • directional sewing • directional pressing • swatch card • rotary cutter
Alex Anderson Teaches Beginning Quilters
Alex Anderson, one of the best known names and faces in modern quilting, has teamed up with Liz Aneloski to create a Super Simple Quilts series of books.
quilting • applique • alex anderson • super simple • c&t publishing
Alex Anderson, one of the best known names and faces in modern quilting, has teamed up with Liz Aneloski to create a Super Simple Quilts series of books.
quilting • applique • alex anderson • super simple • c&t publishing
How to Make an Easy Valentine Fabric Postcard
Show your Valentine what's really in your heart with this simple fabric postcard you can actually send through the mail. It's sure to be treasured for years to come.
fabric postcard • quilted postcard • free quilting project • quilting fabric • fabric for quilts
Show your Valentine what's really in your heart with this simple fabric postcard you can actually send through the mail. It's sure to be treasured for years to come.
fabric postcard • quilted postcard • free quilting project • quilting fabric • fabric for quilts
How to Mass Produce Half-Square Triangle Blocks
Use this fast-piecing grid technique when you want to make more than a few half-square triangle blocks at once from the same two fabrics.
grid technique for making half-square triangle blo • grid technique for making half-square triangles • how to make half-square triangles • how to make half-square triangle blocks • half-square triangle blocks
Use this fast-piecing grid technique when you want to make more than a few half-square triangle blocks at once from the same two fabrics.
grid technique for making half-square triangle blo • grid technique for making half-square triangles • how to make half-square triangles • how to make half-square triangle blocks • half-square triangle blocks
Making a Braid Rug
Making a braid rug is a great way to create a one of a kind floor covering that will be custom to your space and color scheme. You don't have to settle for the usual.
making a rug • rug making • making a braid rug • home decor • crafting a rug
Making a braid rug is a great way to create a one of a kind floor covering that will be custom to your space and color scheme. You don't have to settle for the usual.
making a rug • rug making • making a braid rug • home decor • crafting a rug
Useful Paper Craft Cutting Tools
Once you have added the essential cutting tools to your collection, these additional tools make paper crafting and scrapbooking easy.
scrapbooking cutting tools • scrapbook supplies • die cut systems • digital cutting systems • paper cutting tools
Once you have added the essential cutting tools to your collection, these additional tools make paper crafting and scrapbooking easy.
scrapbooking cutting tools • scrapbook supplies • die cut systems • digital cutting systems • paper cutting tools
Quilted Tote
Practice your machine quilting skills while making this tote in a few hours. Great project for beginning quilter. Now, don't you need a new tote bag?
quilt • machine quilting • tote • fabric choice • quick
Practice your machine quilting skills while making this tote in a few hours. Great project for beginning quilter. Now, don't you need a new tote bag?
quilt • machine quilting • tote • fabric choice • quick
Setting Up Your Quilting Space
Even the smallest quilting space needs to include separate work stations for sewing, cutting, and pressing, plus storage space for fabric, tools, and other supplies.
quilt sewing machine • quilting sewing machine • quilt fabric • quilting fabric • quilting frame
Even the smallest quilting space needs to include separate work stations for sewing, cutting, and pressing, plus storage space for fabric, tools, and other supplies.
quilt sewing machine • quilting sewing machine • quilt fabric • quilting fabric • quilting frame
Wrap your package with flair
Do you have a gift to wrap that needs that extra special touch? Here is just the ticket. The wrap will be kept longer than the gift.
imagination project • scrapbooking • gift wrap ideas • christmas gift wrapping • design your christmas package
Do you have a gift to wrap that needs that extra special touch? Here is just the ticket. The wrap will be kept longer than the gift.
imagination project • scrapbooking • gift wrap ideas • christmas gift wrapping • design your christmas package
Easy Fleece Snowflake Cuddler
If you have a length of Polar Fleece, some white felt, and a needle and thread, you're already halfway done this easy winter project.
polar • fleece • snowflake • blanket • stitch
If you have a length of Polar Fleece, some white felt, and a needle and thread, you're already halfway done this easy winter project.
polar • fleece • snowflake • blanket • stitch
Make your own Easter basket
This is a fun basket to make. Once you have tried it you can adjust the method for any size basket you desire.
easter basket • easter craft • easter projects • making a basket • making an easter basket
This is a fun basket to make. Once you have tried it you can adjust the method for any size basket you desire.
easter basket • easter craft • easter projects • making a basket • making an easter basket
A MINI-QUILT in NinePatch
Complete directions for making a mini-quilt using the basic block called ninepatch
quilt • ninepatch • ruler • straight of grain • cross grain
Complete directions for making a mini-quilt using the basic block called ninepatch
quilt • ninepatch • ruler • straight of grain • cross grain
How to Make a Rag Quilt
Whether using up fabric from a stash or choosing yardages of fabric from a local quilt shop creating a rag quilt is easy and fun to make as a gift for a loved one.
rag quilt • flannel fabric • snip flannel fabric seams to create a rag quilt • basic supplies required when putting together a ra • how to make a rag quilt
Whether using up fabric from a stash or choosing yardages of fabric from a local quilt shop creating a rag quilt is easy and fun to make as a gift for a loved one.
rag quilt • flannel fabric • snip flannel fabric seams to create a rag quilt • basic supplies required when putting together a ra • how to make a rag quilt
Christmas Gifts for Quilters
Christmas gift ideas for your quilting friends.
quilt shop • quilt books • quilting tools • miscellaneous gift ideas • walking foot
Christmas gift ideas for your quilting friends.
quilt shop • quilt books • quilting tools • miscellaneous gift ideas • walking foot
Computer Crafts - Plant Labels
Microsoft Word is very versatile and can be used to create projects that are not business related. This computer craft project uses an Avery Business Card template.
computer software • microsoft office • computer training • microsoft office 2003 • computer training
Microsoft Word is very versatile and can be used to create projects that are not business related. This computer craft project uses an Avery Business Card template.
computer software • microsoft office • computer training • microsoft office 2003 • computer training
Fiskars, Classic Sewing Scissors
There aren't too many people throughout the world who haven't heard of Fiskars.
fiskars • fiskars finland • scissors • fiskars history • artist cooperative
There aren't too many people throughout the world who haven't heard of Fiskars.
fiskars • fiskars finland • scissors • fiskars history • artist cooperative
Happy "Howl-idays!"
Holiday gifts are easy to make for dogs and dog lovers alike.
dogs • dog gifts • holiday gifts
Holiday gifts are easy to make for dogs and dog lovers alike.
dogs • dog gifts • holiday gifts
Heirloom Easter Basket
Recently we looked at making a braid rug. Did you know you can use the same techniques to make an Easter basket?
easter • easter basket • making your own easter basket • easter crafts • easter projects
Recently we looked at making a braid rug. Did you know you can use the same techniques to make an Easter basket?
easter • easter basket • making your own easter basket • easter crafts • easter projects
Why Sew?
While sewing offers many advantages, this rewarding hobby requires time and money.
sewing • costs of sewing • advantages of sewing • rewards of sewing • why sew
While sewing offers many advantages, this rewarding hobby requires time and money.
sewing • costs of sewing • advantages of sewing • rewards of sewing • why sew
Make a 30-Minute Christmas Fabric Postcard
Everyone loves getting a fabric postcard! Use these instructions to make an easy Christmas postcard that's ready to mail in half an hour or less.
fabric postcard • fast2fuse • christmas fabric • decorative fabric • novelty fabric
Everyone loves getting a fabric postcard! Use these instructions to make an easy Christmas postcard that's ready to mail in half an hour or less.
fabric postcard • fast2fuse • christmas fabric • decorative fabric • novelty fabric
"TRIO of TREASURED QUILTS"
The review of a book by Eleanor Burns, "Quilt In A Day" author. "Trio of Treasured Quilts" is an ideal book for beginners, even more advanced quiilters, has three patterns, and ideas that can be incorporated into later projects.
quilts • quilt patterns • eleanor burns • quilt borders • rotary cut
The review of a book by Eleanor Burns, "Quilt In A Day" author. "Trio of Treasured Quilts" is an ideal book for beginners, even more advanced quiilters, has three patterns, and ideas that can be incorporated into later projects.
quilts • quilt patterns • eleanor burns • quilt borders • rotary cut
Baby Crib Quilt
It seems this time of year everyone is having babies. This is a quick project that will give you a beautiful gift to give.
baby quilt • crib quilt • crib blanket • baby blanket • baby gift
It seems this time of year everyone is having babies. This is a quick project that will give you a beautiful gift to give.
baby quilt • crib quilt • crib blanket • baby blanket • baby gift
Basic Baby Patchwork Quilts
Sewing a cute baby quilt out of squares can be easy, especially when you start with adorable nursery fabrics.
sew baby quilt • easy patchwork baby blanket • make crib sized quilt • nursery print patchwork • nursery panel quilts
Sewing a cute baby quilt out of squares can be easy, especially when you start with adorable nursery fabrics.
sew baby quilt • easy patchwork baby blanket • make crib sized quilt • nursery print patchwork • nursery panel quilts
Electric, Automatic and Manual Pasta Makers
There are traditional manual pasta machines, electric extrusion machines and food mixer attachments. Here's how to choose the right type.
pasta maker • electric pasta machine • automatic pasta maker • manual pasta maker • extrusion pasta maker
There are traditional manual pasta machines, electric extrusion machines and food mixer attachments. Here's how to choose the right type.
pasta maker • electric pasta machine • automatic pasta maker • manual pasta maker • extrusion pasta maker
Fluffy Easter Basket
This is a fun basket. You will find yourself running your hands over it and wanting to pet it.
easter basket • making an easter basket • fabric easter basket • easter craft • easter crafting
This is a fun basket. You will find yourself running your hands over it and wanting to pet it.
easter basket • making an easter basket • fabric easter basket • easter craft • easter crafting
Gifts for Mother's Day
Give a meaningful Mother's Day gift to those who sew or do needlework.
mother's day • mother's day gifts • gifts for mother's day • fat quarters • gift baskets
Give a meaningful Mother's Day gift to those who sew or do needlework.
mother's day • mother's day gifts • gifts for mother's day • fat quarters • gift baskets
How to Make a Center Gathered Veil
The best way to decrease the poofiness of a multi-layer veil is to make a center gathered veil. It's easy to make this sophisticated look with just a few simple tools.
wedding veil • bridal veil • veil • silk tulle • english netting
The best way to decrease the poofiness of a multi-layer veil is to make a center gathered veil. It's easy to make this sophisticated look with just a few simple tools.
wedding veil • bridal veil • veil • silk tulle • english netting
How to Make a Wedding Veil
Bridal salons charge exorbitant prices even for very simple veils, but basic veils are surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple tools.
wedding veil • bridal veil • silk tulle • bridal illusion • english netting
Bridal salons charge exorbitant prices even for very simple veils, but basic veils are surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple tools.
wedding veil • bridal veil • silk tulle • bridal illusion • english netting
How to Make Nine-Patch Quilt Blocks
The Nine-Patch block, consisting of nine squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern, is one of the mainstays in any quilter's block repertoire. Here's how to make them.
quilt fabric • fabric strips • jelly rolls • strip piecing • nine-patch
The Nine-Patch block, consisting of nine squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern, is one of the mainstays in any quilter's block repertoire. Here's how to make them.
quilt fabric • fabric strips • jelly rolls • strip piecing • nine-patch
How to Quilt Using Strip Piecing
Strip piecing is an easy, time-saving technique that is used for patchwork quilt tops.
strip piecing • strip pieced quilts • strip pieced projects • strip pieced quilt projects • strip pieced patchwork
Strip piecing is an easy, time-saving technique that is used for patchwork quilt tops.
strip piecing • strip pieced quilts • strip pieced projects • strip pieced quilt projects • strip pieced patchwork
Quick 'n easy tree wall-hanging
The weekend before she left, I made a gift for a friend moving across the world.
fabric crafts • quilting • patchwork • sewing • wallhanging
The weekend before she left, I made a gift for a friend moving across the world.
fabric crafts • quilting • patchwork • sewing • wallhanging
Quilting for Kids
Quilting is a great craft that you can teach your child, and eventually she can do it on her own.
quilting for kids • quilt projects • quilt craft • kids crafts • parent-child crafts
Quilting is a great craft that you can teach your child, and eventually she can do it on her own.
quilting for kids • quilt projects • quilt craft • kids crafts • parent-child crafts
Review: 3 Kids Quilts Books
A look at three books on quilting for kids: Picture Play Quilts by Ami Simms, Special Delivery Quilts by Patrick Lose and Quilt It for Kids by Pam Bono.
patrick lose • pam bono • ami simms • quilting • fabric craft
A look at three books on quilting for kids: Picture Play Quilts by Ami Simms, Special Delivery Quilts by Patrick Lose and Quilt It for Kids by Pam Bono.
patrick lose • pam bono • ami simms • quilting • fabric craft
SASHING YOUR QUILT BLOCKS
How to add sashing to completed blocks
sashing • embroidered blocks • sampler blocks • measure
How to add sashing to completed blocks
sashing • embroidered blocks • sampler blocks • measure
Sewing and Quilting Gift Ideas
Choose practical holiday gifts for those who sew or quilt.
sewing gifts • quilting gifts • gift fabrics • sewing supplies • american quilter's society
Choose practical holiday gifts for those who sew or quilt.
sewing gifts • quilting gifts • gift fabrics • sewing supplies • american quilter's society
Are You Thinking About Making a Quilt?
Understanding when and why accuracy matters in quilt making is key to enjoying the process. Know before you sew in order to make quilts you can take pride in.
quilt • quilts • quilt making • sew • fabric
Understanding when and why accuracy matters in quilt making is key to enjoying the process. Know before you sew in order to make quilts you can take pride in.
quilt • quilts • quilt making • sew • fabric
Begin Making Tessellating Quilts
For starting the tessellation journey, it seems appropriate to proceed slowly with an easy to sew project. And what could be more perfect than the snail's trail?
tessellation • pieced quilts • jinny beyer • snail's trail • how-to piece
For starting the tessellation journey, it seems appropriate to proceed slowly with an easy to sew project. And what could be more perfect than the snail's trail?
tessellation • pieced quilts • jinny beyer • snail's trail • how-to piece
How to Make a Simple Throw Pillow Cover
Here's a quick and frugal way to give your home decor a unique touch. Pillows add a splash of color and softness that makes a room feel comfortable and welcoming.
how to make a throw pillow • easy throw pillow • how to make a pillow • unique home decor • personalized home decor
Here's a quick and frugal way to give your home decor a unique touch. Pillows add a splash of color and softness that makes a room feel comfortable and welcoming.
how to make a throw pillow • easy throw pillow • how to make a pillow • unique home decor • personalized home decor
Key Quilt Terms Defined
From Jelly Rolls to Bias Cuts, new quilters encounter many words they've never heard used when discussing fabric. Definitions of some of these follow.
quilting • quilt • definitions • jelly roll • charm pack
From Jelly Rolls to Bias Cuts, new quilters encounter many words they've never heard used when discussing fabric. Definitions of some of these follow.
quilting • quilt • definitions • jelly roll • charm pack
Quilt Binding and the Mitered Corner
A neat sturdy binding gives the finishing touch to your lovely quilt. This month's article gives instructions on making the binding and sewing a mitered corner.
quilt • quilt binding • cutting the fabric • mitered corner
A neat sturdy binding gives the finishing touch to your lovely quilt. This month's article gives instructions on making the binding and sewing a mitered corner.
quilt • quilt binding • cutting the fabric • mitered corner
Quilt Books for Beginners
Novice quilters should start with simple blocks when learning to piece. These books for beginners have easy strip pieced projects.
simple quilts • rain fence quilts • rail fence quilt • super simple quilts • easy quilt projects
Novice quilters should start with simple blocks when learning to piece. These books for beginners have easy strip pieced projects.
simple quilts • rain fence quilts • rail fence quilt • super simple quilts • easy quilt projects
Restyle Used Clothing at D-I-Y Swaps
Help find unwanted clothes a new home, and transform swapped shirts, dresses, pants, and other used clothing into one-of-a-kind fashions with a fresh new look.
d-i-y used clothing swap • used clothes swap • clothing swap • do-it-yourself clothing swap • recycling used clothing
Help find unwanted clothes a new home, and transform swapped shirts, dresses, pants, and other used clothing into one-of-a-kind fashions with a fresh new look.
d-i-y used clothing swap • used clothes swap • clothing swap • do-it-yourself clothing swap • recycling used clothing
Review: Quilting Ruler with Locking Fabric Guide
Quilter Leonie West has designed a quilting ruler with an adjustable fabric guide to make accurate cutting of patchwork pieces quick and easy.
quilting rulers with locking fabric guide • adjustable rulers • accurate cutting of quilt and patchwork pieces • leonie west • westalee design
Quilter Leonie West has designed a quilting ruler with an adjustable fabric guide to make accurate cutting of patchwork pieces quick and easy.
quilting rulers with locking fabric guide • adjustable rulers • accurate cutting of quilt and patchwork pieces • leonie west • westalee design
Sweater, Sock, Shawl . . . or Quilt?
Design, in knitting and many other arts and crafts, has four requirements: <b>inspiration</b> or an idea, <b>knowledge</b> of the craft sufficient to make intelligent decisions, enough <b>skill</b> to execute the project, and <b>confidence</b> that you can do it. This week I'm going to tell you about a project I've had in the back of my mind for a long time.
knitting • knit • knits • arts • crafts
Design, in knitting and many other arts and crafts, has four requirements: <b>inspiration</b> or an idea, <b>knowledge</b> of the craft sufficient to make intelligent decisions, enough <b>skill</b> to execute the project, and <b>confidence</b> that you can do it. This week I'm going to tell you about a project I've had in the back of my mind for a long time.
knitting • knit • knits • arts • crafts
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