Make a Fidget Quilt with Rob Appell

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A fidget quilt is outfitted with a variety of textures and moveable parts: prairie points, ric rac, pockets, velcro, zippers, you name it! It’s purpose is to occupy restless hands and soothe anxious minds – all while keeping your legs warm. Fidget quilts can provide tons of comfort to individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and fiddling with those little parts and pieces is great exercise for the mind as well as the hands. (They are also great for kids and adults with ADHD, ADD, or autism.) These quilts are super fun to make, and they bless the lives of those who receiveRead More →

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

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

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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. 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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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!

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It’s another Manly Monday which means another Man Sewing tutorial! Check out today’s new tutorial on how to make the Slice a Block Quilt! This is a fun way to use blender fabrics! We hope you love it as much as we do! Click HERE to get all the details! 

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Skateboard Appliqué Quilting: Easy Appliquéing Tutorial with Rob Appell of Man Sewing. Rob demonstrates three methods for attaching appliqués to a quilt. Find all the details here: http://land.mansewing.com/skateboard-applique