For those of you who know me, they will know that I am not the quilting police, nor am I a stickler for ‘following the rules’! In the years that I have been sewing, the only thing that ...
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and vibrant colours—a perfect backdrop for quilters to let their creativity flourish. As flowers bloom and daylight stretches longer, it’s the id ...
Bias binding encloses fabric edges for a neat, often decorative finish. Because of the bias direction, the binding wraps around curves without puckering. You can make either a single-fold or double-f ...
A New Chapter Deserves a Meaningful Gift Graduation isn’t just the end of a journey—it’s the beginning of something bigger. Whether it’s stepping into a career, further studie ...
Lining is most commonly used in tailored garments, such as jackets, coats, trousers, and skirts. A lining prolongs the life of the garment by enclosing and protecting the inner construction details a ...
Choosing the right quilt pattern is especially important during the Christmas season. With deadlines approaching and multiple projects often underway, selecting patterns that work well with longar ...
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love, thoughtfulness, and personal connections. While store-bought gifts are convenient, there’s something truly special about giving a handmade g ...
After attending conventions for the past 10 years there is still one thing I have trouble with, planning travel alongside cosplay. I always seem to be making big extravagant pieces that I somehow hav ...
Bias binding in sewing is when the edges of the fabric are enclosed by the bias which gives the project a neat finish. Supplies Fabric strips cut on bias Bias tape tool, 6mm, 13mm or 25mm Iron Fol ...
Ensure that the power is switched off. Raise the needle to the highest point by turning the hand wheel slowly towards you. Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread. Turn the hand wheel slowly ...
Interfacing is sewn or fused to the wrong side of fabric to add body, stability, and shape to garment pieces. It is used within collars, cuffs, lapels, waistbands, and pockets, behind buttons and but ...
I have always loved all the different AccuQuilt flower dies and wanted to make a scene which is pleasant to the eye. Like the flowers it represents, Take Time to Smell the Flower, just grew from ther ...
Are you ready for some quilting fun? AccuQuilt has not one but two new GO! Block on Board® dies that are launching today, so let’s GO! take a look at them! The GO! Magnolia Bud-7” F ...
All the Ways to Make Custom Printed Hats Custom-printed hats are a brilliant way to show off your style or give your brand a bit of extra visibility. Whether you go for the bold, long-lasting colours ...
Quilting isn’t just a hobby — it’s an art form that transforms fabric, thread, and creativity into something truly magical. At Handi Quilter Australia, we believe quilting can bri ...
How to Remove Embroidery Safely Even the most experienced embroiderers have to unpick their stitches now and then. Whether you're correcting a mistake, refreshing a design, or breathing new life into ...