The post discusses creating custom Composition Notebook covers using minimal fabric and embellishments, making them perfect gifts for various recipients. The author provides a free pattern download, emphasizes creativity through fabric choices, and details a zero-waste approach. Tips for using sewing techniques and decorative stitches to enhance the covers are also included.
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Transforming Fabric with Zero Waste Quilting
What is Zero Waste Quilting? My third book, Zero Waste Quilting, will be out in November. The concept behind Zero Waste Quilting is that every scrap of fabric from a quilt is used to make a quilt and subsequent projects. Thinking even bigger: it’s a redesign of how we use scraps. Traditionally we make quiltsContinue reading “Transforming Fabric with Zero Waste Quilting”
Are you ready to up your precision piecing game?
My Creative Spark Class is FINALLY here! I spent the summer working tirelessly on a new (and my first!) Creative Spark class. The class is based on my best selling book, Piecing Makeover, and I am so excited that I can finally share this with you! What is Creative Spark, You Ask? Creative Spark isContinue reading “Are you ready to up your precision piecing game?”
Blocking Quilts
Back in 2017 I wrote a lengthy post about blocking quilts (you can find it here) and since it’s been seven years (Oh. My. Gosh!) I thought I’d share my two cents on blocking quilts again. There’s a lot of debate about blocking. People definitely have thoughts on the process. Below I share what blockingContinue reading “Blocking Quilts”
Log Cabin Quilt
Quilts, metaphors, and Log Cabins. The Log Cabin is one of the most recognized quilt blocks. We know what to expect with Log Cabin quilts. We know that the block represents home, stability. We know the patterns we can create using this versatile block. We know how to put scraps together to maximize creative effectContinue reading “Log Cabin Quilt”