#improv patchwork

Improv RAW EDGE/CRUMB QUILTING paper piecing video tutorial

I finished this improv piece of raw edge/crumb quilting/whatever this may be called if it’s already got a name.   It’s 10″ x 10″ and I quite liked the process.   I haven’t washed it yet but I’m pretty sure it’ll hold fine, the quilting is 1/4″ apart.   Using fusible interfacing and a bit of glue works fine. If you’re worried about glue in your machine you can use applique glue. Or just use…

Upcycled denim lunch bag – video tutorial

Have you got a pair of jeans that doesn’t fit anymore? For this project we’ll need 14″ of one leg or a tube that is 14″ long by your preferred width.

You’ll also need some hexies to embellish the bag though this step is optional and some velcro.

Download the hexies templates and print a sheet of the 1 1/4 inch hexagons (pdf).

So let’s get to it.

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Improv paper piecing video tutorial

I’ve made a few improv projects over the years.

Do you have a lot of scraps you don’t know what to do with? Here is how you can use them.

Learn to do improv patchwork with 2 great projects

This is is just one way to do improv patchwork but quite an easy one.  You can use a piece of paper as stabiliser or nothing at all.

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Embellishing with English paper piecing (EPP) video tutorial

With a few fabric scraps you can embellish lots of objects such as the napkins on the video.

Template

Download Half inch hexagon template (pdf)

These are the napkins I made with improv EPP.

Denim purse

My other project. Perfect for a Christmas gift.

Denim purse tutorial and template (PDF)

New book out on December 3

“Turnabout…

2 minute video tutorial: Scrap quilt with strips

Look how easy it is to make a full quilt using fabric scraps. Use any number of  strips of different widths and lengths. Anything goes really. Such a fun block!

How to make a scrap quilt with strip quilt blocks

Learn in less than 2 minutes.

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Video tutorial: improv patchwork projects- quick and easy quilting

I’ve made a few improv projects over the years.

Do you have a lot of scraps you don’t know what to do with? Here is how you can use them.

Learn to do improv patchwork in 2 minutes

This is is just one way to do improv patchwork but quite an easy one.  You can use a piece of paper as stabiliser or nothing at all.

If you enjoy my…