Tutorials

I thought I'd start a page just for "how to"s . . . and I'll start it off the easy way.

QUICK AND EASY QUILTS MADE WITH PRECUTS

When you want a quick and easy idea for a quilt project - have a look at Missouri Star Quilt Company's tutorial page.  Easy to follow directions - and a great variety!


SHADOW BOX QUILT TUTORIAL

Ever wanted to make one of those stunning Shadow Box quilts?  Here is a link to a tutorial - eazy peazy - and so effective!  What a great way to use up your stash . . . Shadow Box Tutorial  - this link came via Tamarack Shack's blog - thanks Kathy!

WHEN IS A QUARTER INCH NOT A QUARTER INCH?

Bradie Sparrow,a Quilty Kind of Girl and the other half of Sparrow Studioz, has posted a nice little piece about the scant quarter inch - an must-know for quilting. Have a look at Quiltcetera and see what Bradie has to say about scant 1/4 inch seams.

BINDING YOUR QUILT

Here's a great link from Moda Bake Shop on how to attach bindings - they use jelly roll pieces, but any fabric strips would work.  Nice pictures and simple instructions - I like that.  Moda Bake Shop - bindings