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Preparing Your Quilt Top for Machine Quilting

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Snippets

Simple projects 
& Gift ideas from / for
the Sewing Room

 Tutorials

Tips, Tricks, &
How-To's,

Small Projects

Videos

  How To Quilt Series
and more
Fun Projects 

Hexies 

Free Hexagon
Tutorials including 
"Hexagami"

MOST POPULAR documents to download...

Drunkard's Path Block Layout Options
Hours of designing fun!

Download >> "16 Ways to Lay Out a Drunkard's Path"

Little Birdie Pincushion

See Tutorial >>  Little Birdie Pincushion


Working with Unusual Fibers?  See Deonn's Best Tips

~ Minky ~

Download >> Best Tips for Sewing with Plush Fur
Blog Posts >> Best Tips for Sewing with Plush Fur

~ Fleece ~

Download>> Fancy Fleece Finishes
See Tutorial>> Fancy Fleece Finishes 

~ Laminates ~

Download>> Laminate Tips

~ Knits ~

Download >> Tips for Sewing With Knits
See Tutorial >> Tips for Sewing With Knits
T-shirt Dress


More Project Ideas

~ Baby Layette & Projects ~

Download >> Steggie Stuffie & Applique'
See Blog Post >> A Dino-mite Baby Ensemble'

More FREE Patterns by Debbie Proctor:
Download>> Baby Layette Gown Pattern 
and Baby Layette Gown Instructions

Download >> Dribble Bib


Bunny 

Download >> Bunny Applique'
See Story >> Nestled Stars Quilt


Tiny Teddies

Download >> Tiny Teddies Crochet Pattern
See Story >> Nestled Stars Quilt

Ruching 

Download >> Ruching Template
See Tutorial >> Ruching

Cross-Stitch Kids

Download >> Cross-stitch Kids Pattern
See Tutorial >> Cross-stitch Kids

New York Beauty

Christmas Ornament

Download >> New York Beauty pattern 

 

Download >> Ornament Applique' Templates

I ♥ Applique' 

Download >> I ♥ Applique' Pattern
I ♥ Applique with Feathers

I ♥ You 6" Applique' Pattern 

I ♥ Applique Clover & Flower

 Monster Coloring Book Bag

Click for >>TUTORIAL

Download >> MONSTER TEMPLATES

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 Hippo Coloring Book Bag

Click for >>TUTORIAL

Download >> Hippo TEMPLATES


Those who wish to Sing
Always find a Song

 Hen Party Chick Pincushion 

Download >> Free Pattern <<
>> Tutorial Page


Paper-Piecing Lesson

"SPARKY" the Unicorn made by Chelsea Stott
"Footsteps" to Successful Paper-Piecing <<


Stained Glass Applique Tree
Gnomies 
Download >> Gnomies Templates

Hot Air Balloon

Make a paper-pieced nametag:
Download >> 
Hot Air Balloon Free Pattern



Love to Sew - Heart



Love to Sew - Spools
Download >> Spool Templates

Mitered Corners for Borders

How to pre-cut and attach perfectly
mitered borders on your quilt,.

Download >> Mitered Border Instruction Sheet


How to Attach a Quilt Binding:

>>  Binding Lesson

>> TUTORIAL with PHOTOS

Binding Storage

How to fold binding and store it so that it will not twist
when applying to your quilt. 


No-Clip Corners Tutorial 

How to turn a quilt right side out without having to clip the corners.  This method is effective when preparing a quilt for tying. 
Works well on pillowcase corners, lined pockets, etc. 

Corner Triangle Demo

How to sew a "Stitch & Flip" corner triangle without marking. 
Place a piece of removable painter's tape on the bed of your sewing machine lined up evenly with the needle.  Align a square on the corner of your block and stitch from point to point.  The lower point of the square will follow the tape edge and makes a perfectly straight line of stitching!


Rotary Cut Circles

How to cut out circles in a straight line with your rotary cutter.  Keep the blade going as straight as possible, and move the fabric under the blade as it travels.