Chain piecing in quilting is one of the most effective techniques for streamlining your quilting process, helping you piece quilt blocks quickly while maintaining accuracy. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just getting started, mastering chain piecing can save you time, fabric, and thread. In ...
Mastering Half-Square Triangles (HSTs): A Step-by-Step Guide
Half-Square Triangles (HSTs) are a cornerstone of many beautiful quilt patterns. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting out, mastering HSTs is essential for creating stunning designs. In this guide, I’ll walk you through two simple methods for making HSTs: one at a time and two at a ...
Mastering the Nine Patch Quilt Block: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you new to quilting and looking for the perfect beginner project? The Nine Patch quilt block is a timeless classic that’s simple to make and offers endless design possibilities. In this post, I’ll guide you through everything you need to know about creating your own Nine Patch blocks, from ...
Foundation Paper Piecing Flying Geese: How to Make Perfect Units for Quilting
Welcome to my quilting tutorial on mastering the art of foundation paper piecing (FPP) to create flawless flying geese units. If you've ever struggled with achieving precise quilt blocks, foundation paper piecing is your solution. Today, we'll focus on using foundation papers from It's Sew Emma to ...
Easy Hourglass Quilt Block Tutorial
The Hourglass quilt block is a basic quilt block that is super easy to make. Also called a quarter square triangle block, it is made up of 4 triangles of contrasting fabrics to give an hourglass appearance. These blocks can be stand alone quilt blocks, or even a unit as part of a larger block. ...
