A nine-patch block is one of the most versatile and one of the most commonly used patchwork block. It is, as its name tells you, a block which is made up of 9 equal-measuring fabric pieces. Different types of permutations and combinations possible with this block make it a very interesting patchwork block. If you … Read more
To make this beautiful cord, you need 7 pieces of yarn and a cardboard circle. Cut out a small circle piece of cardboard. It can be any size. I have cut out one of size 7 inches in diameter. Watch the video for the full tutorial: Mark lines on the cardboard by the center as … Read more
Do you have a beautiful picture or a drawing that you want to see on your t-shirt; but are you wary of the mess you may make in the process or of the cost you will incur? When you want to transfer a particular design onto fabric, there are many options for you – including … Read more
A needle turn applique technique is a very easy and simple hand sewing method of attaching an applique (simple cut out of fabric) on a foundation fabric. Just cut the design pieces, use your hand sewing needle to stitch the design to the foundation fabric. Nothing complicated. The technique is so named because you will … Read more
Do you have small scraps of fabrics with pretty designs which you want to keep forever. Broderie Perse is your method then – cut them out, applique on the fabric you wish to use for your projects. Broderie Perse applique is the name given to the method of appliqueing pretty pictures on another piece of … Read more
You know yoyos – most sewists know. They know how to cut cute little circles and gather the edge to make cuter yoyos. You can attach these yoyos to fabric and make the most textured and interesting fabric. And this yoyo appliqued fabric is not made by just stitching the finished yoyos. Yes, that is … Read more