Machine Embroidery: Stabilizer Basics

Learn the Machine Embroidery Stabilizer Basics with Rob!

The right stabilizer can make all the difference for your machine embroidery. But if you’re confused by all the choices available, never fear!  Rob has done the research for you and he’ll lay it all out for you in this week’s new tutorial, Stabilizing for Success!

Learn the Machine Embroidery Stabilizer Basics with Rob!

Watch the video to learn the difference between tear-away, cut-away, wash-away, and toppers. Your machine embroidery is about to become (even more) awesome!

Learn the Machine Embroidery Stabilizer Basics with Rob!

 

Doll Bed Quilt Tutorial Featuring Special Guest Ruby Appell

Learn how to make a Doll Bed Quilt with Rob and Ruby Appell!

Rob has a special guest in the studio today, and she’s one talented firecracker! Say hello to Ruby Appell, Rob’s favorite little sewing buddy (and daughter). This week Ruby’s taking the reins to teach us how to make a simple charm quilt for a doll-sized bed. From layout to binding, she’s got it all covered. Here’s to the next generation of quilters!

Learn how to make a Doll Bed Quilt with Rob and Ruby Appell!

Click on the button below to watch the tutorial and make your own doll bed quilt! This is a perfect gift for one of the special little firecrackers in your life!

Learn how to make a Doll Bed Quilt with Rob and Ruby Appell!

Mummy Pillow Tutorial

Quick & Easy Mummy Pillow Tutorial!

Do you love your mummy?

Make a Mummy Pillow for Halloween!

Halloween is creeping closer every day. Kick your decor into high-gear with a cool mummy throw pillow! This simple little project was designed by our good friend Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction, and it’s made with her awesome Crossroads Denim fabric.

Watch the latest Man Sewing Tutorial! Mummy Pillow

(Now that you’ve got Halloween on the brain, check out Rob’s other spooky projects: The Glow in the Dark Sugar Skull and The Glow in the Dark Pillowcase/Trick-or-Treat Bag. Happy Halloween!)

Make a Mummy Pillow for Halloween!

3D Circles Wall Hanging Tutorial!

Make a 3D Circle Wall Hanging with Rob Appell!

If you’re itching for quilting outside the box, why not give circles a try? Rob’s new 3D Circles Quilt is an exciting departure from the expected – think of it as the love child of quilting and sculpture.

Make a 3D Circle Wall Hanging with Rob Appell!

It’s unique, colorful, and full of movement – totally worthy of top billing over the mantle. Click on the button below to learn how to make The 3D Circles Quilt!

Make a 3D Circle Wall Hanging with Rob Appell!

Paper Piecing with Guest Violet Craft

Learn the Basics of Paper Piecing with Violet Craft!

Every quilter has their kryptonite. That one skill that, despite repeated practice, just never seems to gel. Me? My weak spot has always been paper piecing. Luckily, my good friend Violet Craft is basically the paper-piecing queen of the universe, and she agreed to join me in the studio for some easy-to-follow paper-piecing instruction.

Learn the Basics of Paper Piecing with Violet Craft!

Join me as I conquer my fear of paper piecing, and together we’ll learn how to make something awesome! Click on the button below to watch the tutorial!

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How to Embellish a Hoodie

Learn how to embellish a hoodie!

Back in the day, teens personalized their denim jackets with all kinds of cool patches and other embellishments. Now new moms are making one-of-a-kind onesies and outfits and the desire to feel like an individual definitely hasn’t gone away. Today I’m demonstrating how to do the same thing with a cozy, comfy hoodie!

Whether you’re into heavy metal or moustached kittens, you can create a sweatshirt that is totally “you” with easy applique and a touch of free motion quilting. The possibilities are endless: favorite sports teams, fandoms, or even Disney themed for a family trip. A personalized hoodie would make a great gift for anyone on your list!

Embellish a Hoodie for Ultimate Personalization!

Click on the image to watch the tutorial and start embellishing your hoodies!

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Tutorial: How to Add Sleeves & Tabs For Displaying Your Quilts

How to add Sleeves and Tabs for Displaying Your Quilts: Free Video Tutorial

Scene: You’ve finally put that last stitch into your latest quilting masterpiece.

“It’s finished! Now to hide it away in the back closet where no one will ever see it.”

Ridiculous? I agree.  When you put your heart and soul into a quilt, that baby deserves to be displayed, so today I’m going to show you how to prepare your quilts to be hung on the wall with sleeves or tabs. You could even use this technique to add tabs when you’re making curtains!

Learn how to add sleeves and tabs to display your quilts!

Click below to watch the tutorial and get those wall hangings out from under the bed and onto the walls where they belong!

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Turn an Unfinished Quilt Into a Tree Skirt!

Turn an Unfinished Quilt into a Tree Skirt

I don’t know if it applies to you, but there’s this acronym in the quilting world, UFO. Heard of it? Well today’s tutorial will show you a unique way to finally put your unfinished quilts to good use! With special guest Violet Craft, learn how to make a tree skirt from an unfinished quilt!

Turn an Unfinished Quilt into a Tree Skirt

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and learn how to make your own tree skirt!

Turn an Unfinished Quilt into a Tree Skirt

Kraft-Tex Journal Cover Tutorial

I love working with Kraft-Tex! This is such a great book/journal cover tutorial!

Back in the day, we wrapped our textbooks in covers made from brown paper bags. Those paper covers were great for doodling, but they just weren’t strong enough to withstand the wear and tear of daily use. It was a small miracle if they made it through the school year!

I love working with Kraft-Tex! This is such a great book/journal cover tutorial!

The Kraft-Tex Journal Cover starts with the same basic idea of those old paper bag covers, but when you’re working with Kraft-Tex, you know it’s gonna last. Kraft-tex is an amazing product that looks like leather, feels like paper, sews like butter, and can even be tossed in the washer. This stuff is so indestructible, it only makes sense to turn it into something as well-used as a journal.

I love working with Kraft-Tex! This is such a great book/journal cover tutorial!

Get the supplies needed to make your very own Kraft-Tex Journal Cover and download the Free Printable here: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/land/mansewing/kraft-tex-journal