Stained Glass Crazy Patchwork Fabrics – Half Yard Sewing Club Members Project

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The August Half Yard Sewing Club projects are these gorgeous stained glass window effect patchwork cushion and wall hanging. The two projects use the same technique but create very different looks. The pillow cover is quite simple, with straight lines and points that don’t need to match perfectly. The wall hanging is self-bound, meaning the backing […]

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How to Sew the Drunkard’s Path Quilting Block – FREE template

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The Drunkard’s Path is a classic quilting block that consists of two curved pieces that are joined together to form a square. The curves of the pieces are designed to create a meandering, slightly unpredictable pattern reminiscent of the wandering path of a ‘drunkard’! The block can be created in a variety of colours and […]

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How to sew and finish piping

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Step by step video tutorial with extra tips on how to sew piping around the edge of a cushion cover. Piping gives a professional finish to a cushion cover, here I’ll show you how to go around corners and overlap the ends. Happy sewing! Debbie

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How to sew in an invisible zip

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Step by step video tutorial showing how to sew an invisible zip into the bottom of a cuchsion cover. Invisible zips are just that, not meant to be seen! Here are two ways to sew them in, hopefully making this simple for you! Happy sewing! Debbie

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How to sew a Christmas Present Quilting Block – Wall hanging and cushion cover sewing tutorial

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Decorate your home this Christmas with this festive wall hanging and cushions set. They are both made using half of the Christmas Squares panel with a plain cream and plain red cotton. This tutorial uses the Christmas present quilting block to make a wall hanging and 2 small cushions, but this same technique can be […]

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