On-the-Go Projects
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Embroidery Hoop Art
Itching to get stitching? Embroider fresh designs and admire your handmade works in a hangable hoop.
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Learn Basic Embroidery Stitches
Get how-to instructions and see illustrated diagrams for basic hand-embroidery stitches.
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Yo-Yo Quilt Projects
Yo-yos are perfect on-the-go sewing projects. Use them to embellish quilts, sewing rolls, wall art, and holiday centerpieces.
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Learn to Make Fabric Yo-Yos
Learn to make fabric yo-yos--you can make an entire quilt of yo-yos or add just a few to your project for a touch of texture.
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English Paper Piecing Projects
Whether you just want to try a small project using this technique or go all in with a larger quilt, these patterns are fun to try!
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Learn EPP
English paper piecing (or EPP) involves stabilizing fabric around a paper shape before sewing the pieces together to create intricate designs. Because it's done by hand, it makes the perfect on-the-go project.
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Sewing Projects with Embroidery
Whether it's an embellishment on a small project or a larger sewn design on a quilt, embroidery is sure to add an extra handmade touch to your quilts!
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Hand Piecing Projects
Cut your pieces in advance, then sew your blocks together by hand.
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Hand Quilting
Finish a project by hand for a portable way to make progress on your quilt.
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Sewing Projects Using Wool
Felted wool is easy to handle, doesn't fray, and is quite forgiving. This makes it ideal for hand-applique!
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Flower Hand-Appliqué Quilts
Grow some beautiful blooms (and grow in skill, too) with these quilts showcasing hand-appliquéd flowers.
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Binding Your Quilt
After sewing your binding to the front of your quilt by machine, turn it under, and hand-stitch your binding to the back of your quilt.