{"id":65167,"date":"2025-01-13T07:06:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T15:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=65167"},"modified":"2025-01-12T17:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T01:52:37","slug":"helpful-tutorials-and-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/helpful-tutorials-and-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tutorials and Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_65170\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65170\" style=\"width: 497px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tutorials.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65170 \" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tutorials-300x85.jpg\" alt=\"Tutorials\" width=\"497\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tutorials-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tutorials.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 85vw, 497px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tutorials<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have a lot of tutorials available for FREE for you.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>All of these tutorials are available for your perusal at your convenience. You can find them on the <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/aq-projects-tutorials\/aq-tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorials page<\/a>. I, also, am not perfect, so I constantly update and rewrite them.<\/p>\n<p>I have made a list of the tutorials here so you can easily take a look.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_62544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62544\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8469-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-62544\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8469-sm-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"Altoids Tins Sewing Kit\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8469-sm-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8469-sm.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altoids Tins Sewing Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/how-to-make-an-a\u2026s-tin-sewing-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Altoids Tin Sewing Kit<\/a> &#8211; how to make a small sewing kit using an Altoids tin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullseye blocks guide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/orange-you-glad-circles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cutting circles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/finishing-bullseye-blocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finishing the first layer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/making-a-corner-store-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corner Store Blocks<\/a>: guidelines (a tutorial) on making the Corner Store blocks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/make-a-disappearing-pinwheel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disappearing Pinwheel<\/a>: tutorial on my way of making the Disappearing Pinwheel block<\/p>\n<p><strong>English Paper Piecing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Creating Center Medallions <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/la-pass-center-medallions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/hand-piecing-flatback-stitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatback Stitch<\/a> &#8211; used for piecing shapes together in EPP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/facing-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facing<\/a>: 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&#8217;t have to stitch a hem.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1490\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/pict3804sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1490\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/pict3804sm-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Flowering Snowball (Cross Block)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/pict3804sm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/pict3804sm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/pict3804sm-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/pict3804sm.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flowering Snowball (Cross Block)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2007\/09\/making-cross-blocks-flowering-snowballs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flowering Snowball blocks<\/a>: 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\u2019s book.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/simple-folded-corners-ruler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Folded Corners Ruler<\/a>: I taught myself the basics of using this ruler. Very helpful to avoid drawing diagonal lines for &#8216;flippy corners&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/tutorial-fabric-gift-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift Bags<\/a>: 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/gift-card-holder-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gift Card Holder<\/a>: this is a quick tutorial using felt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/aq-projects-tutorials\/aq-tutorials\/half-rectangle-triangle-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Half Rectangle Triangles<\/a> (Bias Rectangles): links to various methods of making these blocks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/quilt-class-hsts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Half Square Triangles<\/a> (Triangle Technique\/ HSTs): tutorial and size chart on making 8 half square triangles (triangle squares) using the X method at one time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/cargo-duffle-handles-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handles<\/a>: 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.robertkaufman.com\/quilting\/quilts_patterns\/cargo_duffle_2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cargo Duffle 2 pattern<\/a>. 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sew Hungry Hippie handle<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sewhungryhippie.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-i-make-straps-for-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/artquiltmaker-glossary\/aq-tutorials\/journal-cover-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Journal Cover<\/a>: how to make a journal cover. This builds off of the patterns over at Exuberant Color and All People Quilt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/kellys-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelly&#8217;s Bag<\/a>&#8211; make this after you have practiced some free motion quilting. Makes a great gift.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/tutorial-lanyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lanyard Tutorial<\/a> &#8211; includes a ring so that your nametag is near your face and people don&#8217;t have to look at your belly button to see your nametag. Includes hardware where you can clip things to the hook.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52511\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52511\" style=\"width: 296px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210412_111833_wm-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52511\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210412_111833_wm-sm-296x300.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Peel Circle\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210412_111833_wm-sm-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210412_111833_wm-sm-768x778.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20210412_111833_wm-sm.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 85vw, 296px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange Peel Circle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Orange Peel Circle <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/tutorial-orange-peel-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a>: This is a tutorial using the Clammy ruler to insert an Orange Peel into a circle.<\/p>\n<p>Paper Wreath (Origami Starburst) &#8211; step-by-step <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/tutorial-paper-wreath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutorial<\/a> for making a paper wreath. Directions are the same for making the wreath from fabric with a few added supplies that I have noted.<\/p>\n<p>Pet Bed \/ Cat Bed Tutorial &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Simplified-Cat-Bed-Tute.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">simplified tutorial<\/a> on making a pet bed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/pillowcase-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pillowcases Guide<\/a> &#8211; guide for making pillowcases.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24094\" style=\"width: 170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PICT5119sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24094\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PICT5119sm-170x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scissor Sheath, finished\" width=\"170\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PICT5119sm-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PICT5119sm-580x1024.jpg 580w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PICT5119sm.jpg 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 85vw, 170px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scissor Sheath, finished<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/scissor-sheath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scissor Sheath<\/a> &#8211; guide for making a protector for your small scissors<\/p>\n<p>Sew Together Bag &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/stb-hidden-zipper-tab-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiding the zipper tab tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/spiky-16-patch-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spiky Star block<\/a> &#8211; guide for making one block using the Studio180 Split Recs ruler<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/quilt-class-hsts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Triangle Technique<\/a> (Half Square triangles\/ HSTs): tutorial and size chart on making 8 half square triangles (triangle squares) using the X method at one time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/vinyl-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vinyl Tips &amp; Tricks<\/a>: tutorial on working with vinyl<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2009\/10\/no-whining-but-wining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wine Bottle Gift Bags<\/a>: this is more of a list of guidelines and process information, but you can make these awesome looking bags from the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2010\/10\/making-the-zig-zaggy-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zig Zaggy Quilt<\/a>: how to make my version of Elizabeth Hartman&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohfransson.com\/oh_fransson\/2010\/03\/new-wave-quilt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Wave quilt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/tutorial-adding-zipper-heads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Installing Zipper Heads<\/a> to zipper tape<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/zipper-tab-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zipper Tab Technique<\/a> &#8211; I first saw this technique on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1220615676\/pdf-stella-pouch-pattern-digital?click_key=d5f03fb83803b06ff0da693072207058ebc24082%3A1220615676&amp;click_sum=06f8aeda&amp;ga_search_query=stella&amp;ref=shop_items_search_1&amp;sts=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stella Pouch pattern<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/centerstreetquilts?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center Street Quilts<\/a>. Check out one of the CSQ patterns for more information, sizes and step by step instructions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40309\" style=\"width: 289px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/wp-1524795308909..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40309\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/wp-1524795308909.-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Wreath for Beth\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/wp-1524795308909.-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/wp-1524795308909.-768x796.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/wp-1524795308909.-988x1024.jpg 988w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/wp-1524795308909.-1200x1244.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 85vw, 289px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paper Wreath for Beth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Paper Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mette Ring <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/mette-wreath-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paper <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/tutorial-paper-wreath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wreath<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll add more tutorials as the mood strikes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/helpful-tutorials-and-guidelines\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Helpful Tutorials and Guidelines&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[359],"class_list":["post-65167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-538","tag-tutorial"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65167"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65297,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65167\/revisions\/65297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}