Jelly Roll Quilts Patterns
Garden Trellis Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern
The project I am working at the moment is a jelly roll patchwork quilt. The jelly roll is a whole collection of materials cut into this size 40–2½"x WOF strips. They are rolled to make a circle and used all to make the quilt. I used a Heritage Moda Jelly Roll for my project as [...]
Patchwork Sewing Machines
Comparison of the medium range of professional quilters sewing machines
I am going to make a personal review about the main names of sewing machines in the quilters section. I am not intending to give any purchasing advice or any kind of professional review. All I am writing here comes from my personal research and experience as a quilter and a sewing machine lover.
Bernina 830E Embroidery Sewing Machine
The BERNINA 830 has a sewing, embroidery system and technology very advanced and magnificent features. The Bernina 830 also gives you lots of space, speed and Swiss precision which makes this sewing machine one of the best ones in the world.
The main features of the Bernina 830E are the Jumbo Bobbin, the BERNINA Dual Feed, the space, the Thread-Supply System, the Automatic Threading, the Centered Screen, the Total Stitch Control and the Fastest Speeds…
Bernina Aurora 450
Ratings Build Quality Features Price Overall A main difference between the Bernina Aurora 450 and the others (430 and 440QE) is the Rotary hook system The high-quality rotary hook system for stitch widths of up to 9mm lets you create gorgeous decorative stitches. The system is characterized by quiet running and reliable stitch quality, even [...]
Bernina Aurora 430
Ratings Build Quality Features Price Overall The main difference between the Bernina Aurora 430 and the 440 QE is that this one it doesn’t have a BSR (the innovative Bernina Stitch Regulator very useful in free hand stitching and quilting). The rest is exactly the same machine, with all the same features and the same [...]
Bernina Aurora 440QE
Ratings Build Quality Features Price Overall The Bernina Aurora is the best machine in the market at the moment in relation price – quality for the patchworkers. There are other good models in the same range, like the Elna Quilting Queen Pro, which offer almost the same accessories for less money, but the Bernina Aurora [...]
Patchwork
Patchwork Purses
The patchwork purse project I am going to show you is done with crazy patchwork. I have to explain first what’s Crazy Patchwork. Crazy Patchwork is a Victorian quilting technique who started in the 1870 and keeps being popular now days. The method is to appliqué pieces of materials, different fabrics, lace and ribbons in [...]
Patchwork bags
Patchwork bags are very fashionable at the moment. Learn how to make your own. Read all the instruction first before you start your project of a patchwork handbag. Make sure you understand the instructions first. If any questions, don’t forget to contact me. The patchwork bag is very simple to make once you understand the [...]
Patchwork Fabrics
It is essential in patchwork to use the appropriate materials. Like the fabrics, using 100% cotton patchwork fabrics ensures that your quilt will last a very long time. Lady Birds on Pink Patchwork Fabric Pooh and Roo Patchwork Fleece Quilting Pattern-a-Day 2010 Desk Calendar [...]
Learning Patchwork
Learning patchwork is a therapeutical experience for me and all my coleges at the Patchwork Classes I am attending. I started quilting and doing patchwork 7 years ago. One of my very good friends gave me a few books and a few fat quarters. The beggining projects did not go very well, but I kept [...]
Free Patchwork Patterns
I am going to give you some tips on how to get some free patchwork patterns online. I find that http://www.freepatterns.com is one good source of patchwork patterns. All you have to do is sign up with your email address and create an account with your password, then activate your account with an email they [...]
Quilting Projects
Polystyrene Patchwork Christmas Baubles
Ratings Build Quality Features Price Overall The polystyrene patchwork Christmas bauble are my favorite Christmas decorations. They are very easy to do, what you need is a polystyrene ball (like this Polystyrene Craft Balls Packof 50 30mm), assorted Christmas fabrics, a bit glitter if you like, fabric glue (Beacon – Quilters Choice Basting Glue – 59.15ml [...]
A Christmas quilting project
What are your plans for Christmas? I mean, what are you making for Christmas, a quilt, pot holders, an apron with appliqué of Santa… I have loads of ideas for Christmas quilting and patchwork. Start with placemats with Santa’s head, design by Nancy Halvorsen: First, trace the motif of Santa’s head (from the book Happy [...]
Halloween Pumpkin Table Runner
I have just finished my Halloween Table Runner. I have used the pattern from FreePatterns.com. Designed by Marian Shenk. The finish project of this table runner is 18" by 52". You will need materials of orange for the appliqué of the pumpkins, green for the leaves, black for the eyes, nose, mouth and the lines [...]
