FMQ Skills & Drills: Trapunto

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When I’m working on a Trapunto quilt, I layer extra pieces of batting in certain areas of the quilt to create a nice, puffy loft. Then I go to town quilting tight, intricate designs everywhere else. 

Learn how to trapunto quilt with Rob

The result is a high-contrast 3D texture that looks much more difficult than it really is. Click HERE to watch the vid.

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Gator Quilt: Burst Block with a Twist

Create a Gator Quilt with Rob

Create a Gator Quilt with Rob

If you’ve been following Man Sewing for long, you know I love working with The Burst Block. (Check out the entire Burst Block playlist HERE.) My Burst Block Template makes construction simple, and there are so many cool ways to put these blocks together, I can’t help but rebuild this quilt every once in awhile.

Create a Gator Quilt with Rob!
This week’s Gator Quilt is my newest Burst Block creation, and with this fun, twisty layout, you don’t have to worry about lining up seams!

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Checkered Cross Quilt

Let Rob show you a great spin to the Burst Block!

In many forms of art, there are no shortcuts. No “marble carving made easy.” No “glass blowing for dummies.” Talent must be honed over years of meticulous practice, and even then, it takes a good dose of natural ability to succeed.

Watch as Rob shows you a fun trick with HST!

Luckily, quilting is one art that can be enjoyed by just about everyone, no matter your skill level. Today’s Checkered Cross is an intricate design, but the construction is so simple, even a beginner can tackle this quilt! Click HERE to watch the vid!

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Garden Quilt

Cultivate a colorful quilt with my Garden Quilt tutorial

The Garden Quilt is a softer, more organic version of one of my favorite patterns, The Gears Quilt.

Cultivate a colorful quilt with my Garden Quilt tutorial

I use miniature pinwheels as the background, layer on some killer floral applique, and finish it off with my signature free-motion quilting. This garden is bold and modern, and it’s a cinch to put together. Click HERE to watch the vid!

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Island Sunset

Check out this easy tutorial on Disappearing HST

When the sun sets over the ocean, you get a magnificent burst of color – but it only lasts a few moments. Today I’m stitching up an Island Sunset that will remain brilliant for years to come!

Rob Appell from Man Sewing shows you how to create an easy tutorial on Disappearing HST
This quilt was inspired by Missouri Star’s Disappearing Pinwheel. It’s a project that looks complex, but the truth is, it couldn’t be easier! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

 

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3D Dudes Quilt Tutorial

3D Dudes Quilt Tutorial with Rob Appell!

Two years ago, Jenny Doan and I teamed up for an epic 3 Dudes Quilt tutorial. More than 335,000 views later, I’m ready for a re-mix! The 3D Dudes Quilt is visually complex, but it comes together easily thanks to strip piecing and Jenny’s signature half-square triangle shortcuts.

3D Dudes Quilt Tutorial with Rob Appell!

Click on the button to watch the video and get the supplies to add some more dimension to your life!

3D Dudes Quilt Tutorial with Rob Appell!

(And, for old times sake, you can click HERE to watch the original 3 Dudes Quilt tutorial with Jenny and me.)

Freestyle Applique Winter Park Quilt Tutorial

Learn to make the Winter Park Quilt With Rob Appell

Winter Park Applique Quilt

 

An art quilt is created out of pure imagination – no pattern required. This week I’m inspired by the image of a lone winter-chilled tree set against a pastel sky. Magical colors, fantastic contrast, and tons of room for improvisation. 

 

Make the Freestyle Applique Winter Park Quilt With Rob Appell

 

Join me for a dose freestyle applique that’ll rock your socks off! Click HERE for a free downloadable PDF of this quilt!

 

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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!

Mandala Quilt Tutorial

Mandala Quilt Tutorial from Man Sewing!

Mandala Quilt Tutorial from Man Sewing!

Rob’s got a new Mandala Quilt on board, and man, is it easy! The secret? A couple of orange peel templates, fusible web, and Ombre Yardage by V & Co. for Moda Fabrics.

Mandala Quilt Tutorial from Man Sewing!

This cool variegated fabric creates tons of dimension – all you have to do is cut and paste!  You’ll also get a great lesson on using the satin stitch to finish off your applique. Click on the button below to get all the supplies you need and watch the tutorial!

Mandala Quilt Tutorial from Man Sewing!

The Block and Strip Quilt!

Make an Easy Block and Strip Quilt with Rob and Jenny!

I’m pretty pumped to be a special guest on the new Missouri Star Quilt Co’s quilting tutorial today! Watch as I teach Jenny Doan a simple Block and Strip quilt that is prefect for a quick project and can look completely different depending on the fabrics you choose!

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