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The Second (of two) Holiday Ornament Table Runners

by Becky Smith
The second holiday ornament table runner
This is a continuation from this post where I tried to make a holiday ornament table runner.  To sum it up, I made it and didn't like it, so I finished it and decided to make another one. 
Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, DIY, Easy, FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Free Tutorial, gift idea, Holiday, home decor, how to, Mug Rug, Ornament, Part two, Quick, quilt, quilting, Step by Step, Table Runner

The First (of two) Holiday Ornament Table Runners

by Becky Smith
Circle Holiday Table Runner
For December, I wanted to make a holiday themed table runner. I couldn't decide on what kind to make. Ornaments seemed like they would be fun to make. Check out how it turned out!
Posted in blocks, Circle, DIY, Easy, Failure, Free Tutorial, Gift, gift idea, Hand Work, Holiday, home decor, Mug Rug, Ornament, Part one, patchwork, quilt, quilting, Simple, square, Table Runner, Try Try Again, Tutorial

How to Make Mitered Corners on Quilt Binding

by Becky Smith
How to make mitered corners on a quilt binding
Don't know what a mitered corner is? Think of it like an envelope closure for the corners. I will show you two ways to make them. 
Posted in Binding, Easy, Finishing, Free Tutorial, how to, Mitered corner, quilt, quilting, Step by Step, techiniques, technique tuesday, tips, tricks

Super Simple Flannel Baby Blanket Tutorial - Perfect Baby Shower Gift

by Becky Smith
Super Simple Flannel Baby Blanket Gift Idea Tutorial

This flannel baby blanket is simple to make for an easy, last minute gift. It is so much better than just the simple flannel blankets you can buy from the big box stores.  

Posted in Baby, Blanket, Easy, Flannel, Free Tutorial, Gift, gift idea, Quick, Simple, Tutorial

Free Quilting Tutorial - Pumpkin Block

by Becky Smith
Orange and Yellow Pumpkin Quilt Block

Halloween is coming up and my kids keep asking me when we are going to carve pumpkins. I figure it isn't the 31st yet! There is still plenty of time. So instead I made a pumpkin quilt block.

Posted in Applique, blocks, Bobbin In Quilts, Easy, Free, Free Tutorial, Halloween, how to, Jack-O-Lantern, Pumpkin, Simple, square, Step by Step, Tutorial

Free Quilting Tutorial - Easy Fall Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Free Quilting Tutorial - Easy Fall Mini Quilt

Its starting to get cooler outside. I am ready for Fall!  This mini quilt or mug rug is the perfect for the season. It is quick and easy, and it looks harder than it is!

Posted in Decor, DIY, Easy, Fast, Free, Free Tutorial, home decor, how to, Mini Quilt, Mug Rug, pattern, quilt, quilting, Step by Step, Table Runner, techiniques, tips, Tutorial, Wall Hanging

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

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

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

Technique Tuesday - Quilter's Knot

by Becky Smith
Needle and Thread

What is a quilter's knot? 

A quilters knot is a quick little knot that quilters use, specifically when hand piecing or quilting. It is super fast to make and easy to use.

Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, DIY, Easy, expert, hand applique, Hand Quilting, Hand Sewing, Hand Work, how to, Quilters Knot, quilting, sewing room, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks