I have a lot of tutorials available for FREE for you.
Click on the link indicated above. Note: if you click you get a longer list. If you hover you see a submenu of my favorite tutorials.
All of these tutorials are available for your perusal at your convenience. You can find them on the tutorials page. I, also, am not perfect, so I constantly update and rewrite them.
I have made a list of the tutorials here so you can easily take a look.
Altoids Tin Sewing Kit – how to make a small sewing kit using an Altoids tin
Bullseye blocks guide:
Corner Store Blocks: guidelines (a tutorial) on making the Corner Store blocks
Disappearing Pinwheel: tutorial on my way of making the Disappearing Pinwheel block
English Paper Piecing
-
-
- Creating Center Medallions tutorial
- Flatback Stitch – used for piecing shapes together in EPP
-
Facing: I started with Jeri Riggs directions and some help from Maureen over at Flies in the Cathedral. I have modified it a bit more to use strips double the size folded in half so I don’t have to stitch a hem.
Flowering Snowball blocks: these blocks have curves and inset seams. Fun, but not for the faint of heart. How to make the traditional pattern, Flowering Snowball. This block is #3081 in the numbering system of Barbara Brackman’s book.
Folded Corners Ruler: I taught myself the basics of using this ruler. Very helpful to avoid drawing diagonal lines for ‘flippy corners’.
Gift Bags: these bags are great to use instead of wrapping paper. You can see and admire your fabrics and use them year after year. Vary the fabric to make bags suitable for all occasions.
Gift Card Holder: this is a quick tutorial using felt.
Half Rectangle Triangles (Bias Rectangles): links to various methods of making these blocks.
Half Square Triangles (Triangle Technique/ HSTs): tutorial and size chart on making 8 half square triangles (triangle squares) using the X method at one time.
Handles: this tutorial makes up very sturdy bag handles with flair. It shows you how to cover webbing with fabric to make straps that match your bag. It was written to supplement the handle section of the Noodlehead Cargo Duffle 2 pattern. You can, however, use it for different bags. Vary the length of the handles according to your needs. Some tutorials from other designers may help you find the right type of strap:
-
-
- Sew Hungry Hippie handle tutorial
-
Journal Cover: how to make a journal cover. This builds off of the patterns over at Exuberant Color and All People Quilt.
Kelly’s Bag– make this after you have practiced some free motion quilting. Makes a great gift.
Lanyard Tutorial – includes a ring so that your nametag is near your face and people don’t have to look at your belly button to see your nametag. Includes hardware where you can clip things to the hook.
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: This is a tutorial using the Clammy ruler to insert an Orange Peel into a circle.
Paper Wreath (Origami Starburst) – step-by-step tutorial for making a paper wreath. Directions are the same for making the wreath from fabric with a few added supplies that I have noted.
Pet Bed / Cat Bed Tutorial – simplified tutorial on making a pet bed
Pillowcases Guide – guide for making pillowcases.
Scissor Sheath – guide for making a protector for your small scissors
Sew Together Bag – Hiding the zipper tab tutorial
Spiky Star block – guide for making one block using the Studio180 Split Recs ruler
Triangle Technique (Half Square triangles/ HSTs): tutorial and size chart on making 8 half square triangles (triangle squares) using the X method at one time.
Vinyl Tips & Tricks: tutorial on working with vinyl
Wine Bottle Gift Bags: this is more of a list of guidelines and process information, but you can make these awesome looking bags from the guidelines.
Zig Zaggy Quilt: how to make my version of Elizabeth Hartman’s New Wave quilt.
Installing Zipper Heads to zipper tape
Zipper Tab Technique – I first saw this technique on the Stella Pouch pattern from Center Street Quilts. Check out one of the CSQ patterns for more information, sizes and step by step instructions.
Paper Tutorials
I’ll add more tutorials as the mood strikes.
