Tutorial – Page 7 – Man Sewing

August 21, 2016August 19, 2016

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!

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

August 14, 2016August 12, 2016

The Strata Flower Quilt Tutorial!

Did you know that daffodils can be made into an alzheimer’s-fighting drug, marigolds can be used as pest repellent, and sunflowers remove poisons such as arsenic and lead from the ground? Talk about flower power!

And today we’re introducing you to another flower that packs a serious punch, The Strata Flower. This quilt is bold and beautiful, and combines elements from Rob’s classic strata quilt with a fool-proof method for easy applique.

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and learn how to make your own Strata Flower Quilt!

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

The Block and Strip Quilt!

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!

Click on the button to watch!

August 8, 2016August 8, 2016

Tutorial: How to Quilt with Different Types of Batting

How’s your quilt batting IQ? Can you comfortably navigate the world of natural fiber, synthetic fiber, high loft, medium loft, and blend? (Did you know there’s even batting made out of recycled water bottles! We’ve got choices coming out of our ears!)

With so many varieties available, how do you go about selecting the right batting for a quilt? Not to worry! We’ve got you covered! In today’s new tutorial, Quilt Batting Boot Camp, Rob will lay it all out in a quick, easy-to-understand format so you can choose your batting with confidence. Click on the button below to watch the tutorial. You’re about to become a batting genius!

July 31, 2016July 29, 2016

New Sherwood Quilt Pattern and Tutorial!

Free YouTube Tutorial to Make Rob Appell's Sherwood Quilt Pattern!

Stretching from the bottom of Oregon all the way past San Francisco, a 500 mile long forest of ancient redwoods towers above the Big Sur Coast. These ancient giants can grow to be 350 feet tall with a diameter of over 20 feet!

Recently, Rob and his 12-year-old son spent some time backpacking through this remarkable forest, and they came back with some serious quilting inspiration! (What a awesome way to hold on to the memory of a trip like that!)

And so the Sherwood Quilt was born! This is a new pattern for Rob and he is walking you through the entire process! So, check out the tutorial!

July 25, 2016

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

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!

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

July 18, 2016

Binding a Quilt by Machine

Is your sewing studio being taken over by UFOs? (I’m talking unfinished projects, not extraterrestrials.)

Quilters love to start new quilts. Finishing a quilt, however, is another story. We race through quilt top after quilt top, excited to try out new patterns and fabric combos, but when it comes time to sandwich that baby and get it quilted and bound, some of us run out of steam, and that quilt top gets tossed on the stack of “waiting to be finished” projects.
Today we’re going to show you how easy it is to bind your quilts on the sewing machine. You’ll be whipping out those puppies as fast as lightning! Click on the button below to watch the tutorial, and say goodbye to those UFOs!

July 10, 2016July 8, 2016

Free Motion Quilting: Open Meandering Motifs

I was out meandering in Sisters, Oregon last week and I happened upon a deer eating breakfast. I tried to get a photo without disturbing her, so this is the best I could do. 🙂

It was one of those moments where you just have to stop and appreciate life… and you can’t help but feel like it’s going to be a good day. That’s what Open Meandering in Free Motion Quilting is all about. It just makes you feel better about life! Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but it definitely adds some major options and possibilities to your free motion quilting tool belt!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and then try it out for yourself! You can do it!

July 3, 2016July 3, 2016

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!

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

June 19, 2016June 17, 2016

Eagle Over Alaska Appliqué Quilt Tutorial

Is there anything more majestic than an eagle soaring gracefully over a pristine mountain landscape? How about waves crashing onto a rocky shoreline? A sleek cityscape silhouetted by a blazing sunset? We live in an extraordinary world, and everywhere I look, I’m inspired to create my own, unique scenery, quilting-style!

In this week’s new tutorial, Eagle Over Alaska, you’ll learn how to transform the beauty of nature into a unique piece of art using Rob’s raw edge appliqué technique.

Click below to watch the tutorial and get everything you need to make your own Eagle Over Alaska Quilt!