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
History of sewing machines
Before the invention of a sewing machine, everything was sewn by hand. Most early attempts to invent the sewing machine, tried to replicate the hand sewing method, and this was a general failure.
Some inventors hoped the embroidery, where the needle is used to produce decorative stitches, the stitches would join, but it didn’t.
The British [...]
What’s a sewing machine?
A sewing machine is a mechanical or electromechanical device used to attach fabrics using threads. Sewing machines can make a feature of a stitch , using usually two threads, although there are machines that use one, three, four or more threads.
Sewing machines can make a variety of patterns or straight stitch. These sewing machines [...]
Elna Sewing Machines
Elna Sewing Machines is a company with its base in Ginebra, Switzerland. They are present in 60 countries around the world and they are getting the reputation they diserve by the quality of the Elna Sewing Machines and by their magnificent design.
Let’s start by reviewing the star sewing machine of Elna, the Elna 9500. The [...]
Professional Sewing Machines for Quilting and Patchwork
I am going to review some of the best sewing machines on the market. What a pleasure!. See these beauties and if you can afford one, buy it.
Pfaff Grand Quilter
The Pfaff Grand Quilter has 9" x 6" work space, essential for sewing larger or bulky projects.
Features
- 1600 stitches per minute – [...]
Beginners Sewing Machines
If you are starting the wonderful hobby of quilting and patchwork and you need a sewing machine see the options we recommend you.
To start patchwork is better to use a simple to use sewing machine, and also cheap. For around $200 you can buy a Janome 4045LX Harmony, a Necchi 3832 and a Toyota [...]
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 [...]
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
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 Holidays to [...]
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 [...]
