This is a list of helpful links to techniques we’ve compiled (mostly YouTube videos). Check back soon as we will be adding more links.
- How to Use Virtual Graph Paper
- How to Sharpen a Dull Rotary Blade
- How to add a 4″ Hanging Sleeve to your quilt
- How to Finish Your Quilt Using Facing Strips
- What’s a “Thread Bunny”?
- How to Make 8 at a Time Half Square Triangles
- The Magic of Freezer Paper
- How to Fold a Quilt
- How to Make Quarter Square Triangles
- How to Get Rid of Deep Creases in Fabric
- 15 Tips for Sewing in Small Spaces
- Deep Dive into Cutting Mats
- Eight Ways to Keep Your Steam Iron from Leaking
- How to Make a Ribbon Border
- Transform 99-cent Bandanas into Fun Quilts Using the Web Technique
- Decorate with Quilts for the Holidays
- A Quick Way to Make 4-Patch Blocks
- Pre-Making Labels for Crafts & Quilts
- Achieve the Perfect 1/4″ Seam
- How to Baste a Quilt with Glue
- Bias Binding Made Simple
- How to keep your sewing machine from eating your triangles from Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting.
- Sew a Perfect Snowball Block
- Sewing Machine Needle Reference Guide from Janome (downloadable .pdf) Different manufacturers have different color codes.
- Organize your Quilting Space
- DIY Ironing Board with Storage
- How to Join the Ends of Binding
- Trim Flying Geese without a Specialty Ruler
- Flying Geese + Bonus HSTs hack
Projects and Patterns
- How to Make a Disappearing Nine-Patch Block
- English Paper Piecing Monet Quilt
- Make a Small Bag – Quick & Easy Project
- How to Make a Temperature Quilt
- No Sew “Quilted” Christmas Tree
- One Size Fits All Casserole Carrier
- No Sew Fabric Star Ornaments
- Cathedral Window Christmas Ornaments
- Quilt-in-a-Day Stashbuster from Fat Quarters
- Free Patterns from Robert Kaufman Fabrics (searchable by name, size, designer, etc.)
- Layer Cake Log Cabin Quilt
- Easy One-Hour Quilt Using Fat Quarters
- How to Make a Summer Concert Bag
- Adventure Sling Bag Tutorial