Posted by Lindsay on May 16, 2013 in Quilting |
When you want to appliqué a quilt top but don’t care for a time-consuming needle-turn project, quilt fusing is an easy and efficient way to get the same effect! Many quilters use this technique to artfully layer fabrics on a quilt top.
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Posted by Jessie on May 15, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
Is your cake on the level? Here are a few different ways to ensure a perfectly flat top for an optimal stacking and decorating surface on your cake!
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Posted by Lindsay on May 15, 2013 in Quilting |
Is there any wrong way to quilt a log cabin quilt? Check out this roundup of machine quilting patterns for one of the classics, and tell us your favorite!
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 15, 2013 in Sewing |
A rolled hem is a very small hem made up of two folds. It can be really tricky to sew since each fold is teeny tiny. Many sewing machines have a rolled hem foot that curves and folds the fabric as you sew, but I find that way of sewing it to be very fussy and difficult to control. This is my personal preferred method for a rolled hem and I find it works perfectly every time.
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Posted by Sarah on May 15, 2013 in Knitting |
Combined knitting pairs a Western-slanting knit stitch with an Eastern-slanting purl stitch to make the flattest, most even stockinette fabric around. By wrapping the yarn clockwise on a purl stitch, Combined knitters then position themselves to work the knit row by knitting through the back loop. To account for the different slant of the resulting stitches, combined knitters must be mindful to alter their increases and decreases accordingly.
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Posted by Jessie on May 14, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
Reading is totally sweet! That couldn’t be more true than in the case of these literary-themed cakes, which are not only visual treats, but delicious to eat as well. From childhood classics to modern bestsellers, here’s a delicious collection of cakes inspired by books and authors. You’ll want to devour them--literally!
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Posted by Julia on May 14, 2013 in Sewing |
Tank tops are the perfect summer wardrobe staple-- light, breezy and sure to keep you cool all season long. Tank tops are super easy to whip up and a great beginner sewing project. Learn how to sew a tank top and add variety to your favorite tank top pattern!
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