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November 12, 2024

TIP TIME: Y-Seams Made Easy

Y-Seams can seem intimidating, but they don’t need to be! A Y-seam is named for the shape of the seam where three adjoining pieces intersect, but they can vary in appearance and be used to join hexagons, triangles and diamond shapes.

November 5, 2024

Gift Tree Ornament Tutorial

Use scraps and overcome your fear of Y-Seams with these quick adorable tree ornaments! These super-simple tree decorations are a take on the traditional tumbling block.

July 13, 2024

Tip Time: Competition-Ready Quilts

In addition to original designs that have great fabric choices and design impact, what are the technical things that judges will be looking for?

June 26, 2024

Tannenbaum Quilt Tutorial

Practise arranging your quilt blocks on point to make this Christmas tree design! This design includes two simple types of blocks to sew. Grab a stack of fat quarters and let’s go.

June 12, 2024

Tip Time: Nesting Seams

Taking the time to press your seams correctly will lead to sharp, neat points. Here’s how to do it!

May 31, 2024

Folding Reusable Shopping Bag Tutorial

Plastic bags are out and reusable shopping bags are in, so it’s time to get crafting! This fun design will showcase your favourite prints in a cute shopping bag that’s compact enough to fold up into your pocket or purse.

May 10, 2024

Tip Time: Block Fusing

Have you ever struggled to sew piping without your first round of stitches showing? It can be a tricky task, but we’ve got some useful tips that will help you keep your piping neat and tidy!

April 29, 2024

No-Sew Fairy-Light Decorations Tutorial

French seams hide this pillowcase’s raw edges, giving it a professional touch and a more luxurious look.

April 11, 2024

Tip Time: How to sew neat and tidy piping

Have you ever struggled to sew piping without your first round of stitches showing? It can be a tricky task, but we’ve got some useful tips that will help you keep your piping neat and tidy!

April 9, 2024

French-Seam Fat-Quarter Pillowcase Tutorial

French seams hide this pillowcase’s raw edges, giving it a professional touch and a more luxurious look.

March 28, 2024

Tip Time: How to choose the right fabric for your next quilting project

Not sure how to choose fabric for your next quilt project? Never fear, here are some quick and easy tips for you to aid in your decision making.

March 18, 2024

Palissade Quilt Tutorial

This palissade quilt is super-fast to make – if you can clear a weekend on your calendar for sewing time, you can make this quilt!

February 7, 2024

No-Slip Hanger Covers Tutorial

Tame your wide-neck clothing with these no-slip hanger covers. The grippy nature of flannel fabric keeps your straps and shoulders in place, and they take minutes to make.

January 2, 2024

Hidden ID Luggage Tag Tutorial

Make this luggage tag to help with identifying your suitcase on the baggage carousel! The folding design also keeps your personal details concealed.

December 11, 2023

Introduction to Furoshiki

If you’re looking for an alternative to disposable gift wrap, we can help! Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese gift wrapping technique that is more than 2,000 years old and uses our favourite material – fabric!

November 30, 2023

Introduction to Slow Stitching with Kantha, Sashiko and Boro – plus a coaster project

This coaster project is inspired by historical mending techniques from Asia, commonly referred to as Slow Stitching.

November 9, 2023

Kitchen Tea Towel Tutorials

We have a couple of quick tutorials for you: two kitchen towels that make ideal gifts for bakers and people who love to cook!

October 24, 2023

English Paper Piecing – basting, stitches and project ideas

A tote bag is always useful! On this Patchwork Block Tote Bag tutorial, you can practise your patchwork without making a whole quilt.

September 29, 2023

Patchwork Block Tote Bag Tutorial

A tote bag is always useful! On this Patchwork Block Tote Bag tutorial, you can practise your patchwork without making a whole quilt.

September 28, 2023

Patchwork Oven Glove Tutorial

Add a dash of charm and a personalized touch to your kitchen – while protecting hands from hot pots and pans– with this patchwork oven glove tutorial.

September 8, 2023

Benartex Gnomes by Andi Metz Tutorial

These Benartex gnomes are so quick to sew – how will you embellish yours?

August 29, 2023

Fabric Weaving Tutorial

Make a statement cushion and try a new technique: fabric weaving is such a fun way to use strips of fabric, you’ll want to make more than one!

August 17, 2023

Sei Bella Solids Quilt

This quilt is easy to make in a variety of sizes and can be finished in a weekend, using 10 Moda Bella Solid colours. You can pick your favourites!

August 2, 2023

Two-Hour Apron Tutorial

Need a quick gift, or just a palate-cleansing project? You can make this apron in under two hours with no pattern needed!

July 14, 2023

Cute Container Tutorial

This fabric container tutorial makes absolutely adorable buckets that are really handy for all sorts of small items that need stashing around the home, or even for covering plant pots.

July 5, 2023

Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

Add a tree skirt to your holiday decor and finish off your Christmas tree set-up with style! This project is fat-eighth friendly, but you could also make it using an assortment of scraps in four or five different colours

June 12, 2023

Canada Day Bunting Tutorial

This beginner-friendly quilted Canada Day bunting is sure to add a festive and charming touch to your July 1 celebrations!

June 5, 2023

Bearspaw Canada Day Quilt Tutorial

Make a quilt block super-size for a quick bearspaw quilt project! You can hang it on the wall for Canada Day decor, or use it as a lap quilt or small picnic blanket while you watch the fireworks.

May 1, 2023

Notecards for Quilters Tutorial

A perfect accompaniment to quilty mail and swap packages! Use tiny scraps and selvedges to showcase the fabric ranges you – and your quilting friends – love most for these notecards for quilters.

April 14, 2023

Fat Quarter-Friendly Tablet Sleeve Tutorial

This protective tablet sleeve will look amazing on your tablet or laptop and it’s functional, too – thanks to a squishy foam centre. You can adapt this tablet sleeve tutorial for any device! Just two fat quarters are needed to fit a tablet.

March 31, 2023

Easy Two-Tone Scrunchie Tutorial

Make scrunchies to match any outfit! This project is simple enough to make with kids, too. This project is great for using up scraps, especially leftover jelly roll strips.

March 14, 2023

Quick and Easy Easter Egg Hunt Bags Tutorial

These bags are a perfect size for a child’s Easter egg hunt, as an alternative to a single-use bag or basket. They would also be great as favour bags, party bags, mini gift bags and much more!