fabric406 Blog — Tips
Quick Binding with Flange Free PDF Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I recently found this tutorial for a flange binding that uses fusible thread so no pinning necessary! I'm going to have to try this on my next quilt.
- Tags: Tips
How Much Fabric Do I Need?
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The most common question I get regarding my quilt block tutorials is "How much fabric do I need to make a ______ (insert size) size quilt with this block?" While I would love to be able to answer every one of those questions, so much depends on what the layout would be, size of borders, etc.
All About Thread - Especially Specialty Thread
Posted by Elaine Huff on
There are so many threads to choose from - how does one decide? What about all those pretty specialty and decorative threads - will they work in my machine? If you have questions about thread, here's an article for you.
- Tags: Tips
Free Gift Bag PDF Pattern
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I think this is a timely free PDF pattern with the holidays coming up! Great little tutorial for making pretty fabric gift bags that can be reused again and again - it's the green thing to do.
- Tags: Tips
Sewing the Centerpiece Tablemat
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at some parts of sewing the Centerpiece Tablemat together. This isn't my pattern so I can't give you all the info. The tablemat was Patchwork Parcel's September kit. It's an awesome quick project and would be a great way to use up some of those scraps I know you have hanging around!
