Bobbin In Quilts Blog

Weekly Update - European Quilting Inspiration

by Becky Smith
Finding Quilt inspiration in a metal floor grate
Even when I am away from my sewing machine, on a trip to Europe, I feel like I am constantly thinking about quilts. I keep looking at things and thinking about how it's patterns would make a great quilt. 

Technique Tuesday - Quilt Labels

by Becky Smith
Preprinted Quilt Label

Quilt Labels. The very last thing you need to do before the quilt is done! They are so easy to skip but probably one of the most important things for the quilt.

Posted in how to, Label Content, Quilt Label, quilting, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks

Weekly Update - Sewing Machine Repairs and more Row by Row

by Becky Smith
Brother machine getting dropped off for repair

"So I let out a deep sigh and resigned myself to the fact that I had to seek professional help." 

Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Quilt Shop, Repair and Maintenance, Road Trip, Row By Row Experience, Sewing Machine, sewing room, Shop Review, Summer, Utah, weekly update

Free Tutorial - Simple and Fast Sunflower Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Sunflower Mini Quilt
A free tutorial on how to make this fast and easy Sunflower Mini Quilt! Perfect for summer home decor!
Posted in Applique, beginner, blocks, blue, Circle, Cloud, Decor, DIY, Easy, Fast, FMQ, Free, Free Motion Quilting, green, Half Circle, home decor, how to, Inspiration, Mini Quilt, pattern, quilt, quilting, Simple, Summer, Sun, Sunflower, Table Runner, Teaching, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks, Tutorial, Wall Hanging

Weekly Update - Row By Row Experience and Quilt Shop Reviews

by Becky Smith
Row By Row Experience License Plates
While on a road trip with my family, I visited a few quilt shops that were participating in the 2018 Row by Row Experience.
Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Fabric, Idaho, Inspiration, Oregon, Quilt Shop, Road Trip, Row By Row Experience, Shop Review, Washington, weekly update

Weekly Update - Quilt Show and Sewing

by Becky Smith
Quilts hanging from a balcony at the quilt show.

I had the opportunity to go to a quilt show that was put on by a lady from the quilt guild I am in. Her name is Cheryl Barlow.

Posted in Inspiration, quilt, Quilt Show, Quilting, weekly update

Technique Tuesday - Stitches for Tying a Quilt - Crow's Feet Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee
This is the last installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! This one is called a Crow's Feet Stitch.
Posted in beginner, Crow's Feet Stitch, Easy, expert, Hand Quilting, Hand Work, how to, Quilt Tying, quilting, Quilting Bee, Quilting Hack, Step by Step, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks, Tutorial

Technique Tuesday - Stitches for Tying a Quilt - Knotted Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee
This is the next installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! 
Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, DIY, Easy, Hand Quilting, Hand Work, how to, Knot, Quilt Tying, quilting, Quilting Bee, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks, Tutorial

Giveaway Time!

by Becky Smith
The Quilters Catalog by Meg Cox

I borrowed this book from my local library a few months ago and I loved it so much that I went out and bought one! I love all the tidbits of information and fun stuff in it. Through a series of events I ended up with an extra copy! 

So I want to give it to you!

Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Free, gift idea, Giveaway

Technique Tuesday - Stitches for Tying a Quilt - International Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee

I had fun at a quilting bee learning and quilting together. Today I will be sharing the stitch we used to tie the quilts. It is one of the simplest and easiest to do. 

Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, DIY, Easy, expert, Hand Quilting, Hand Sewing, Hand Work, how to, International Stitch, Quilt Tying, quilting, Quilting Hack, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks, Tutorial

Technique Tuesday - YoYo Tutorial

by Becky Smith
Fabric YoYo tutorial
Yoyos are so much fun to make. They are quick and easy, and add a splash of texture and dimension to any quilt. 
Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, DIY, Easy, expert, Hand Quilting, Hand Sewing, Hand Work, how to, pink, quilt, quilting, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks, Tutorial, Yoyo

Weekly Update - Mess ups

by Becky Smith
Raw Edge Quilting
There are lessons to learn from mistakes. This week was a wash for me.
Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Failure, Garbage, pattern, quilting, tip, tips, tricks, weekly update