A simple tip on how to order your fabrics.
Scraps and Random design in Patchwork
Layer cake quilts are a great way to use up scraps, but you will have a lot of pieces of fabric, which difficult to sort out. However, in this video you will learn a simple and effective way how to make each layer or...

Quilting on the Go is a technique where you quilt each block individually and then put them together to form quilt. Carolyn shows how to have continuous quilting across the sashing of blocks in her Quilt as You Go method.
This excellent tip is taken from her video on the subject Quilting On the G...

This useful little tip is a part of Sylvia’s longer workshop video about how to make a StashBuster scrap quilt.
If you haven’t seen it – you can click here.

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Instead of throwing away snipped off triangles, Sylvia shows how you could use all these bits up in your border.
More About Sylvia:
She teaches all manner of patchwork and an exhibition of her student’s work were on show at Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Nr Sevenoaks Kent. TN1...

Your sewing machine always comes with a regular sewing foot, but do you know how to move your needle to be able to sew an accurate 1/4″ seam?
Jennie gives you all the details you need to know in this helpful video.
Be aware that you need to have the correct foot on the machine i.e. the one with t...

This useful tip explains why Jennie chooses to use the sewing foot to create the best result. Otherwise, she would have to resort to using the walking foot.
This tip is a part of the full length workshop video on how to put piping on a cushion the Jennie Rayment way with no need for bias strips. ...

Jennie shares with Valerie how to cut a large square on the bias for the centre of her medallion quilt. Visually this is so that Valerie can avoid having seams in the medallion centre.
They discuss the grain and why you can’t just cut a square and put it on point. Then with the use of the 45 degr...

This excellent tip is a part of the longer Rosebud Fayre block of the month series. So since hearts are such a popular motive to use we thought you would enjoy being reminded of this.

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Although, Valerie is demonstrating this tip with a very simple 9 patch block, nevertheless it is useful knowledge.
This is an extract from our longer series of workshops entitled Your First Sampler Quilt, in which Valerie takes you through all the stages for making a quilt, from choosing the fabr...

The four patch is a simple little unit, but the middle still needs to look good. Valerie shows how to sew seams.
This has been extracted from the series Your First Sampler Quilt.
You can watch more useful tips on precision patchwork by Valerie here.
And Jennie & Valerie discuss the merits of seam...

Basics of Patchwork
We always calculate patchwork sizes by using the finished size of the unit and then add back the seam allowance. In this video, Valerie shows how easy it is with a formula, that is the same as you use to make blocks in metric.
For more information about how to make blocks bigg...

Suffolk puffs are often used to decorate quilts and other textile projects. They are wonderful, simple and create a great 3D effect. Also they are a perfect use of fabric scraps. The ideas of how you can use them will impress you.
This has been taken from a longer video on how to make a Yo-Yo Cat...

Jennie shows you how to stop the templates slipping. Also she gives a little tip about how to draw round and you should remember to always draw on the reverse of the fabric!
You would find all these tips helpful if you were to work on the Your First Sampler Quilt with Valere Nesbitt by hand. You ...

Making sure that all the bits of a fused picture are in the right place used to mean marking your background fabric. But with the use of this fusible sheet you can make the picture up first and then transfer it.
Sunbonnet Sue doesn’t have many pieces but is always a popular design and once you ha...

Like most gadgets the investment is up-front but if you like embellishments on your quilt, and the covered button look, then this makes easy work of it all.
If your local quilt or craft shop doesn’t stock this product you can get in touch with Creative Quilting. To contact Creative Quilting you c...

Dawn demonstrates how to square up blocks, using the special ruler and keeping your fingers well out of harm’s way.
This excellent technique is a must for today’s patchworkers who use the sewing machine and want precise patchwork.
This is part of a ‘The Snuggle Quilt’ video. ‘The Snuggle Quilt’ i...

Patchwork should be pressed and not ironed. It makes for a better result and avoids that awful creeping of the edges.
In this video, you get a great tip from Dawn on how to press fabric for patchwork. The clip is a part of her longer workshop video on making the snuggle quilt.
So, you can find he...

Visually challenging, but simple to do, once you know how. When surrounding a square you can cut four pieces of fabric the same size, therefore saving fabric. This in turn can get you out of trouble and stretch the border fabric. It will save you possibly having a join or adding a bit.
This techn...

Add movement to your quilt
This twisted setting is a brilliant way of adding movement to your quilt and also for making sure all the blocks are of identical size!
More twist with the Partial Seam
We also use the partial seam technique which adds just more twist to the design. If you want to know ...

Thread Playtime!
This might get you thinking just a little ‘outside the box’ and the finished effect is one similar to that of couching your threads;   you can use thicker threads on bobbins that are front loaded (like the Bernina) or top loaded (such as the Janome);
Don’t forget to work on a sam...

Layer, quilt and BIND …
.. the final little four letter word on all projects! You need to remember to sew the binding on with the use of your walking foot. This is essential to avoid the layers shifting. Also, remember that your walking foot often sews a slightly wider than ¼” seam. You will need...

A tip from the old days
Dresden Plate and Grandmother’s Fan are both pieces that need to be applied onto a background, be it in the centre of a square or in the corner, which means that there is lots of fabric to quilt through, particularly, if you have used the modern pointed top design, which i...

Recycle your off-cuts
Wadding can be joined by sewing, by hand, by machine or by using a wonderful new tape that can be fused over the join and left in.
To sew by hand you can enjoy Carolyn Forster’s Quilting on the Go workshop, or just check out her quick tip about the Suture Stitch.

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Quick and easy are words that Valerie enjoys using. This is an alternative way of holding that quilt sandwich together without any further stitching.
Valerie demonstrates with thick thread but you could use this as an opportunity to embellish and use wool, buttons, ribbon, just some ideas to get ...