Modified by Debbie Lomas, Originally by Accuquilt. Baskets never go astray with quilters, whether it is for general quilting tools, nick-nacks or snacks. Decorate this basket with your favourite appl ...
There are many ways to hem your projects. The type of fabric you have chosen and the type of garment or project you have chosen to make, will influence your choice on the type of hem you use. Some co ...
As the mother of two teenage girls, they have always had quilts galore to cuddle, snuggle and keep warm in. They came in a variety of forms – Pooh Bear, fairies, pinks, purples, frangipanis a ...
I always make something special for my children to wear at Christmas, and having twin daughters really lets me go a bit all out and do something fun! I started with a self-drafted bodice in some fun ...
This month Jodie Stewart from Adelaide Sewing Centre has made this adorable library bag. "When is a baby rattle not a baby rattle? When it’s a helicopter. Your budding pilot will love toti ...
Flying geese is one of the most universal and commonly used borders in quilts! This simple design has many variations and always makes its presence now on a quilt! Beyond Basic Borders is a new serie ...
Self Folding: Buy or make Bias-binding Buy or make Bias-binding. If you would like to make your own bias-binding follow the instructions below: Fold the fabric diagonally so that one selvage is at ...
Remember those burp cloths I made a little while ago? Well, my baby boy finally arrived & I was CRAVING some ‘minimal effort’ creative time for myself so thought it was time I adde ...
"We got new Christmas fabric in at Height's Sewing Centre, Werribee. I have always wanted to use the Heather Feather dies, so an aha moment happened. Using the GO! cutters makes the process of cutt ...
The amount of space you’ll need for a longarm quilting machine depends on two things — the size of the machine, and which frame or table you set it up on. If you’ve decided the M ...
It was my Niece’s birthday recently, and I love to make something for them each year. This time around I thought a birthday crown was fitting for a 4-year-old Princess. I used the sustainable C ...
Why Pre-wash Fabric?Preshrinking fabrics removes excess dyes and chemical finishes used in the manufacturing process.Most cotton fabrics shrink 2-3% when washed and dried, so if they are not preshrun ...
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 ...
Want to make something for Mum this Mother’s day but not sure what? Why not make her a Cosmetic bag? Featuring some decorative stitching, waterproof fabrics, and a zipped closure, this is a gif ...
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 ...
Blessington is no longer able to support our customers with service, repairs, spare parts, or software upgrades for the below machines. If you are an owner of one of these Futura machines, we would ...