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How to Sew on a Button by Hand

by Becky Smith
Button off of a plaid shirt
One of the basic sewing skills everyone should know is how to sew on a button. 
Posted in Sew on a Button

Tips for a Blanket or Button Hole Stitch By Hand

by Becky Smith
Button Hole stitch by hand on a chicken applique
Today, I am going to show how to do a button hole stitch by hand. 

Tips for a Blanket or Buttonhole Stitch by Machine

by Becky Smith
Lemon Appliquéd with a button hole stitch with a sewing machine
As I do this little project, I thought I would share how I do a button hole stitch on my sewing machine. 
Posted in Button Hole Stitch, Sewing Machine

How to Make the Medallion Quilt Block

by Becky Smith
Medallion Quilt Square - lots of various blue squares.
Again this year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For the month of November, we are making the Medallion Quilt Block. This one looked like it would be a ton of fun and simple to make.
Posted in Medallion Quilt Block, Quilt Block Tutorial, Quilt Guild Block of the Month

How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles (HRTs)

by Becky Smith
Half Rectangle Triangle after trimming
Today, I would like to share something I just figured out! Let's talk about Half Rectangle Triangles.  
Posted in Half Rectangle Triangles, HRT

Parts of a Sewing Machine

by Becky Smith
Brother Innovis 80 sewing machine loaded with a quilt ready to be sewn on. Talking about the different parts of a sewing machine.
To successfully operate a sewing machine, it is best to know and understand the different parts of your sewing machine.  I will show you some of th...
Posted in Parts of a Sewing machine

How to Make the Utah Star Quilt Block Tutorial

by Becky Smith
Utah Star Quilt Block with 8 points in blue, teal, and white.

Again this year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For the month of October, we are making the Utah Star Quilt Block. This one caught my eye because I live in Utah! So why not?

Posted in Block of the Month, Free Tutorial, Quilt Guild Block of the Month, Utah Star

Quilt Photography Tips

by Becky Smith
Bombs Bursting Quilt in Red White and Blue in a Park
When I take pictures of my quilts, there is a just few things I "focus" on.
Posted in Quilt Photography

Garden of Quilts - Quilt Show in Utah, USA

by Becky Smith
Quilts Hanging in the Trees
My visit to the Garden of Quilts Show at Thanksgiving Point in Utah.
Posted in Garden of Quilts, Quilt Show

It's a Garden Party! Seams to be Sew Row Along 2020

by Becky Smith
Sunflowers on a Brick Wall

I am super excited to participate in the Garden Party Row Along put on by Seams to be Sew! Thanks so much to Marian for putting this on and letting me participate! This year all the rows are different shapes and sizes and they all have to do with gardens. We have all sorts of gardens. Vegetable gardens, rock gardens, flower gardens, cactus gardens, etc.

Posted in Garden Party, Row Along, Seams to Be Sew, Sunflowers on a Brick Wall

Free Tutorial - Make the "Flying Around" Quilt Block

by Becky Smith
Flying Around Quilt Block
Again this year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For September, it is the "Flying Around" Quilt Block. This is a quick block and that is fun to put together! The free instructions for the block follow.
Posted in Block of the Month, Free Tutorial, Quilt Guild Block of the Month

Pattern Review - The Magic of Christmas by Primitive Gatherings

by Becky Smith
The Magic of Christmas in red and white by Primitive Gatherings quilt top hanging in the front yard
I just finished putting together a quilt top from the Primitive Gatherings - Magic of Christmas Quilt Pattern and I want to share it with you!
Posted in pattern, Pattern Review