with Rob Appell
Have you ever watched a high energy caffeinated guy sit and focus closely on an important task? Well, it’s a sight to be seen, so break out your quilting gloves and slip sheet, folks, cuz it’s free motion quilting time! This week the focus is vines and leaves and it’s going to be a blast!
Thanks to my friend Christina Cameli for allowing me to reference her excellent teaching materials from her Free-Motion Quilting books! You can find them in the list of supplies HERE!
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!
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!
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.
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
Messy stitches. Loose threads. Clanking metal. Lint clogs. When you’re in the quilting groove, there’s nothing more frustrating than an out-of-whack sewing machine. Luckily, there are a few tips and techniques that can get your machine up and running in no time, and Rob is just the guy to show you how! In fact, he gets pretty excited about taking care of his machines!
This week Rob has released a series of three video tutorials to guide you through do-it-yourself repair and maintenance. He’ll also help you diagnose problems that require professional attention. With over 15 years of experience as a sewing machine technician, you can count on Rob to give you the inside scoop!
Click on the image below to see all three Machine Maintenance tutorials!
Friendly suggestion: Make sure you’re subscribed to the Man Sewing YouTube Channel, so you can come back to these over and over again!
Picture this: You’re lounging on the couch. Feet up on the ottoman. Delicious coffee in one hand. Killer pastry in the other. It’s a perfect setup unless you want to check out some YouTube vids on the tablet, and that sucker starts sliding all over your lap. You really need a Tablet Prop Up Pillow.
Constructed with super-soft Shannon Cuddle and a boning-reinforced strip shelf, this handy little pillow will prop your tablet in place with comfort and ease. Watch the tutorial below and click HERE to to get supplies!
Rob had a total blast at Quilt Market this year in Salt Lake City! We compiled a few of our favorite photos to share! Click on the photos to view them on Instagram and read the comments!
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Looks who’s ready for #quiltmarket this morning! #mansewing #jennydoan #msqc @mansewing @mommadoan
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** Rob’s Thread box will be available soon, we’ll keep you updated in the newsletter and on social media! **
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Best request of the day, “Can I touch your hair??” #mansewing #hair #quiltmarket
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Today’s new tutorial is bursting with techniques! Learn how to make a quilt on a quilt for an alternative quilt finish! Watch the new tutorial HERE!
Have you ever had a problem with your fabric colors bleeding onto one another? It’s heartbreaking when it happens but don’t worry, there’s a few ways to prevent and reverse the situation! Click HERE to watch the free tutorial!
This week’s new tutorial is perfect for summer! Learn how to make a Lapa Wrap Skirt with a belt in this easy tutorial. Check it out HERE!
Nothing is quite as good as swaddling a new baby in a homemade blanket! Follow along with Rob’s new tutorial and learn how to make the Easiest Swaddle Blanket Ever!! Click HERE to watch the free tutorial!
