Welcome to my little spot in Podunk. My name is Lea Anne and I'm a wife, mom, grandma, quilter and quilt blogger for over 10 years but I've been quilting since about 1986. In those days quilting was much different and patterns were hard to find so I designed and wrote my own patterns. Here I can share my passion and teach others how to make my original quilt designs along with quilting tips and tricks I've learned over the years.
I watched someone that said when she had real small blocks, she would start sewing a couple of stitches in stitch a couple, then backstitch to the end of fabric and start forward again. The fabric usually will not bunch/get eaten I have not tried it but intend too. Enjoying your tutorials.
This is the first of your videos that I have seen. Are your quilting videos this easy to follow? I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊❤.
Just found your channel and love the 2 cats in the basket quilt block. However, I was unable to find the pdf pattern file. Does it have a new link? Thanks.
your one wins by a mile. I am so glad because I cannot justify buying a wool mat, Thank you. I was thinking of making one with a tie string so as not to have to take out the staples when I want to wash it as my hands are getting useless and weak, I
i use foarm core boards from the dollar tree with leftover pieces of batting instead of flannel. although I do have a massive bin of flannel that needs a use..
I love this excellent tutorial very detailed instructions. I’m getting ready to do my first appliqué quilt. Thank you so much. How do you appliqué around the tiny pieces like the beak and cheek. I’m so afraid I’ll mess that part up because I have some tiny pieces to go around.
I have had the talles one, the A+ Cutter (it’s over 15 years old and the name on it is “The Cutting Gizmo” made by Gypsy Quilter). Not all single edge blades fit this. I tried several brands of blades before I found one that fit (off Amazon).
Great work! My favorite part is, "if someone is looking at your threads that close and make a negative comment, they ain't your friend." Funny. Love your work.
No. As long as you follow the instructions on fusible it will be fine. I've used a smaller stitch and its fine. However If you are making a quilt that will be used heavily and daily, needing to be washed every week, I would not use raw edge applique. For those quilts I used turned edge applique. I have video for how I do the turned edge applique on a patriotic pillow. All my quilts get was at least twice a year in a washing machine. Some of them are over 10 yrs old and are still holding up fine. Thanks for watching.
Love your mat! I made one a few years ago but didn’t add the foil. What a great idea!! Think I’m going to make another using your instructions!! Thanks so much!
Hello, first time at your channel. Very nice tutorial. I have a query if I may have your help. Can you please explain what's the difference between the appliqué fusible paper and the Bondaweb? I've been told that they are different, but having watched several videos, they both function in the same way and I'm a bit confused. Thank you for your time and help.
They look to be the same, just made in different countries. I never used it so I can't speak for it's quality. But from what I can tell it's the same as Heat N Bond Lite here in the USA.
Thank you for a helpful video. You have answered questions that no one else has addressed in any videos I have found…like which way do I put the smooth side…up or down?? Two years later your video is still so helpful! Thanks!
If you sew thru cardboard you might want to consider using 14g or 16g jean needles .... That was what we used when we sewed in a commercial shop on leather and other thick things.
Can you use duct tape instead of fabric around the board? I have multiple rolls of cute duct tape left over from duct tape wallets the kids made ... I want to use the tape up.
I just found your channel tonight and wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your tutorials. They are very clear and logical. I hope you are well as I don't see any recent videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
