All Quilting & Sewing Tutorials
Beginner
How to Use a Rotary CutterHand Sewing Needles 101 - Judy teaches us all about hand sewing needles, so you can pick the right needle for your project.
How to Tie a Quilt Tutorial - Complete step by step lessons on how to hand tie your quilts. Great for beginners!
Binding Basics - Part 3: Preparing the Quilt - How to prepare the edge of your quilt for adding binding.
Rotating Cutting Mat Video
How to Bind a Quilt Video - This tutorial will teach you how to sew a 1/4" double fold cross grain binding to your quilt.
To Prewash or Not to Prewash? - Should you prewash your quilting fabrics? Deborah explains the pros and cons of prewashing and not prewashing.
Beginner Log Cabin Block
Perfect Points and the Positioning Pin - Ann demonstrates how to use a positioning pin for making perfect points in quilt blocks.
Binding Basics - Part 4: Attaching the Binding by Machine - How to attach the binding to the front of your quilt by machine.
Bumpless Binding Finishing Trick - This video demonstrates how to make that tricky last join in a binding look just as good as the first join.
A Guide to Batting - Teri teaches us all about the different types of batting available, and how to choose the right batting for a project.
Nine Patch Lesson 2: Speed Strip Quilting for a Baby quilt
Intro to Half Square Triangles
How to install a zipper: Invisible & Lap - Bag & sewing pattern designer, Sue, demonstrates two different types of zipper installations.
Binding Basics - Part 1: Introduction - An introduction to basic quilt binding.
Nine Patch Lesson 1: Basic Piecing with Charms - The nine patch block is great for beginners! In this lesson, we'll use pre cut 5" charm squares and demonstrate the basics for assembling a nine patch block.
What is a Fat Quarter? - Confused by quilting jargon? This tutorial explains the difference between different standard cuts of quilting fabric, including fat quarters, fat eighths, sweet sixteens, and more.
Quilt As You Go! - Join Teri and Karen as they demonstrate how to quilt your project as you go. When you're done piecing your quilt top, the quilting is finished!
Binding Basics - Part 5: Hand-Stitching the Binding to the Back - How to hand-stitch binding to the back of your quilt to finish it.
Log Cabin - Assembling your quilt top
Intro to the Log Cabin block
Machine Sewing Needles 101 - Judy explains the differences between machine needles and what they are used for.
How to Sew Throw Pillow Covers - How to sew a 16" round throw pillow cover, and a 20" square throw pillow cover.
How to Sew an Accurate Quarter Inch Seam Allowance - Deborah demonstrates how to make sure you are sewing an accurate quarter inch seam, which is essential for quilt piecing.
Chain Piecing 101 - Learn how to use this simple time saving technique for quilt block piecing.
A Guide to Thread - Teri explains the different kinds of thread available to quilters, to help you pick the right thread for the job.
How to Pick the Right Quilting Design for Your Quilt - Long arm quilter and Connecting Threads pattern designer, Mari, guides you through choosing a quilting design for your quilt top.
Pressing Tip - There are as many opinions on how to press a quilt block as there are quilters! Karen Johnson demonstrates her favorite method. Excellent for beginner quilters!
Machine Quilting Basics - Sharla gives an overview of how to quilt your projects on your home sewing machine, and offers her tips & tricks.
How to Tie a Quilt Tutorial Video
Binding Basics - Part 2: Making the Binding - How to make cross-cut binding for quilts.
Machine Quilting with Golden Threads paper - How to machine quilt using Golden Threads Quilting Paper with step-by-step photos.
A Guide to Beginner Tools - When quilters are first starting out, it’s tremendously hard to know which tools you will need for quilting. You walk down the craft store aisles and it is easy to get overwhelmed by everything to look through and choose from. We want to make sure that the tool selection process is as simple and straight forward as possible for you. We’ve broken out all of the “essential” tools you’ll need, and explained each tool’s purpose and function. With these great items in tow, you’ll be quilting away in no time.
Videos
Fons and Porter Flying Geese Ruler Video - Learn how to construct the Flying Geese block using Fons and Porter's Flying Geese ruler. No math needed!Machine Stitching Raggy Edge Applique Video - Learn how to finish a raw edge with a straight stitch to create a frayed, casual look
Fons and Porter Half and Quarter Square Ruler demo - Learn how to make half square triangles with the Fons and Porter half and Quarter Square Ruler by OmniGrid.
How to Use a Rotary Cutter
June Tailor Perfect Half Square and Quarter Square Ruler Demo - Learn how to make half square triangles using the June Tailor ruler.
How to Make Bias Binding for a Quilt - Video - This tutorial will teach you how to make 1/4" double fold bias binding for your quilt. We also help you calculate the correct amount of binding for the size of your quilt.
Needle Turn Applique Stitch
Rotating Cutting Mat Video
Desk Needle Threader Video
Applique Pressing Sheet Video
Invisible Machine Applique Stitch
English Paper Piecing Tutorial Video - This video teaches you how to sew English paper pieced motifs for quilts and other projects. For this method, you will need EPP paper templates, sewing shears, an iron, and both contrasting and coordinating thread.
Bumpless Binding Finishing Trick - This video demonstrates how to make that tricky last join in a binding look just as good as the first join.
Blanket Stitch - hand
Quilt Block Design Mirrors - Learn how to use these nifty mirrors to audition fabrics to make kaleidoscope blocks.
Wonder Cut Ruler Demo - Learn how to make half square triangles and three-color pinwheels from the Wonder Cut Ruler.
Applique Tutorial - Freezer Paper Technique Video
Quilt As You Go! - Join Teri and Karen as they demonstrate how to quilt your project as you go. When you're done piecing your quilt top, the quilting is finished!
Perfect Circles - Learn how to make perfect circles in a wide variety of sizes using these precut mylar templates. The finished circles have a clean edge that can be hand or machine appliqued to your quilt project.
Blanket Stitch - machine
How To Make A Scrappy Oven Mitt
Using Triangles On A Roll Paper
Machine Applique - Satin Stitch
Hand Applique Stitch
Using Diagonal Seam Tape
Machine Applique - Straight Stitch
Paper Piecing - Foundation Options Video - Four common foundation paper options for paper piecing are demonstrated: Carol Doak Foundation Paper, Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper, common copy machine printer paper, and Stitch 'n Wash Dissolving Foundation Paper.
Mini Ruler Set by Quilt in a Day - Karen Johnson demonstrates a unique no math method for constructing the Flying Geese block, using the Quilt in a Day Mini Ruler Set. This ruler set was designed by Eleanor Burns!
Tri Rec Tools Video - Learn how to use these handy rulers to make triangle/rectangles with a 2:1 ratio and for triangles in a square. Great for star blocks!
Tall Triangle Ruler - Learn how to use this handy tool to make triangle/rectangles with a 3:1 ratio. Great for elongated star blocks!
Foundation Paper Piecing - how to video - Learn the most common version of Foundation Piecing - usually known as Paper Piecing. Achieve perfect points on tiny blocks with just a few easy tips.
Pressing Tip - There are as many opinions on how to press a quilt block as there are quilters! Karen Johnson demonstrates her favorite method. Excellent for beginner quilters!
Brenda Henning's Triangulations - Video
Quick Quarter II Video - Learn how to make half square triangles using the Quick Quarter II.
Techniques & Blocks
Nine Patch Inspiration - This week is intended to get you inspired to design your own Nine Patch quilt! We'll show you a variety of layout ideas to help you get started creating your own.Stars - Intro to the Star Block
Fons and Porter Flying Geese Ruler Video - Learn how to construct the Flying Geese block using Fons and Porter's Flying Geese ruler. No math needed!
Kaleidoscope - how to layer fabric for cutting - Video
Kaleidoscope - Choose and Prep Your Fabrics
Kaleidoscope - Four Patch Block
Hand Sewing Needles 101 - Judy teaches us all about hand sewing needles, so you can pick the right needle for your project.
Pinwheel Block - 3 Color Pinwheel - Learn how to make a three color pinwheel block using the Wondercut ruler.
Half Square Triangles: Specialty Tools
How to Tie a Quilt Tutorial - Complete step by step lessons on how to hand tie your quilts. Great for beginners!
Pinwheel Inspiration
How to Make Bias Binding for a Quilt - Video - This tutorial will teach you how to make 1/4" double fold bias binding for your quilt. We also help you calculate the correct amount of binding for the size of your quilt.
Needle Turn Applique Stitch
Binding Basics - Part 3: Preparing the Quilt - How to prepare the edge of your quilt for adding binding.
Applique tools you'll love
Stars - QST Variable Stars - The variable star is a classic for quilters. This version is made from Quarter Square Triangles
Foundation Piecing - Muslin foundation - Crazy Quilt and String Pieced Blocks on a muslin foundation are demonstrated.
Beginner Log Cabin Block
Applique Pressing Sheet Video
Perfect Points and the Positioning Pin - Ann demonstrates how to use a positioning pin for making perfect points in quilt blocks.
Binding Basics - Part 4: Attaching the Binding by Machine - How to attach the binding to the front of your quilt by machine.
Stars - Flying Geese Variable Stars - The variable star block can also be made from a simple flying geese block.
Flying Geese - Make 'em fast - two methods - Make Flying Geese with just basic tools, no specialty rulers required!
Invisible Machine Applique Stitch
English Paper Piecing Tutorial Video - This video teaches you how to sew English paper pieced motifs for quilts and other projects. For this method, you will need EPP paper templates, sewing shears, an iron, and both contrasting and coordinating thread.
Bumpless Binding Finishing Trick - This video demonstrates how to make that tricky last join in a binding look just as good as the first join.
Blanket Stitch - hand
Nine Patch Lesson 2: Speed Strip Quilting for a Baby quilt
Intro to Half Square Triangles
Binding Basics - Part 1: Introduction - An introduction to basic quilt binding.
Nine Patch Lesson 1: Basic Piecing with Charms - The nine patch block is great for beginners! In this lesson, we'll use pre cut 5" charm squares and demonstrate the basics for assembling a nine patch block.
Learn how to Paper Piece
Quilt Block Design Mirrors - Learn how to use these nifty mirrors to audition fabrics to make kaleidoscope blocks.
Applique Tutorial - Freezer Paper Technique Video
Applique - Turned Edge Prep
Applique - Interfacing Prep
Quilt As You Go! - Join Teri and Karen as they demonstrate how to quilt your project as you go. When you're done piecing your quilt top, the quilting is finished!
Yo Yo's - two methods
Blanket Stitch - machine
Flying Geese - Make 'em fast - two more methods - Two more techniques for making Flying Geese that only required basic tools.
Binding Basics - Part 5: Hand-Stitching the Binding to the Back - How to hand-stitch binding to the back of your quilt to finish it.
Flying Geese - Specialty Rulers - Fons and porter Flying Geese ruler and Mini Ruler Set by Eleanor Burns are demonstrated.
Freezer Paper Piecing - overview
Log Cabin - Assembling your quilt top
Flying Geese Inspiration
Applique - Raw Edge Stitching
Foundation Piecing - overview
Machine Applique - Satin Stitch
Hand Applique Stitch
Machine Applique - Straight Stitch
Kaleidoscope - 8 Wedge Template Block
Kaleidoscope - Stack-n-Whack
Applique - Fused Edge Prep
Applique - Raw Edge Prep
Paper Piecing Inspiration
Paper Piecing - Foundation Options Video - Four common foundation paper options for paper piecing are demonstrated: Carol Doak Foundation Paper, Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper, common copy machine printer paper, and Stitch 'n Wash Dissolving Foundation Paper.
Intro to the Log Cabin block
Foundation Paper Piecing - how to video - Learn the most common version of Foundation Piecing - usually known as Paper Piecing. Achieve perfect points on tiny blocks with just a few easy tips.
Machine Quilting Basics - Sharla gives an overview of how to quilt your projects on your home sewing machine, and offers her tips & tricks.
How to Tie a Quilt Tutorial Video
Binding Basics - Part 2: Making the Binding - How to make cross-cut binding for quilts.
Applique - Introduction
Applique - Lay It All Out!
Log Cabins with a twist
Inspiration - Log Cabin layouts
Machine Quilting with Golden Threads paper - How to machine quilt using Golden Threads Quilting Paper with step-by-step photos.
Tool-Specific
How to Use a Rotary CutterHand Sewing Needles 101 - Judy teaches us all about hand sewing needles, so you can pick the right needle for your project.
Pinwheel Block - 3 Color Pinwheel - Learn how to make a three color pinwheel block using the Wondercut ruler.
Half Square Triangles: Specialty Tools
Rotating Cutting Mat Video
Desk Needle Threader Video
Applique tools you'll love
Applique Pressing Sheet Video
A Guide to Batting - Teri teaches us all about the different types of batting available, and how to choose the right batting for a project.
Quilt Block Design Mirrors - Learn how to use these nifty mirrors to audition fabrics to make kaleidoscope blocks.
Wonder Cut Ruler Demo - Learn how to make half square triangles and three-color pinwheels from the Wonder Cut Ruler.
Perfect Circles - Learn how to make perfect circles in a wide variety of sizes using these precut mylar templates. The finished circles have a clean edge that can be hand or machine appliqued to your quilt project.
Flying Geese - Specialty Rulers - Fons and porter Flying Geese ruler and Mini Ruler Set by Eleanor Burns are demonstrated.
Mini Ruler Set by Quilt in a Day - Karen Johnson demonstrates a unique no math method for constructing the Flying Geese block, using the Quilt in a Day Mini Ruler Set. This ruler set was designed by Eleanor Burns!
Tri Rec Tools Video - Learn how to use these handy rulers to make triangle/rectangles with a 2:1 ratio and for triangles in a square. Great for star blocks!
Tall Triangle Ruler - Learn how to use this handy tool to make triangle/rectangles with a 3:1 ratio. Great for elongated star blocks!
Machine Sewing Needles 101 - Judy explains the differences between machine needles and what they are used for.
A Guide to Thread - Teri explains the different kinds of thread available to quilters, to help you pick the right thread for the job.
Brenda Henning's Triangulations - Video
Quick Quarter II Video - Learn how to make half square triangles using the Quick Quarter II.
