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Modern Appliqué Pillow Tutorial: Fountain View Quilt Pattern Extension
Cristina De Miranda
This modern pillow tutorial is an extension to the Fountain View pattern. You'll get an opportunity to try curved piecing and fusible raw-edge appliqué. The tutorial includes a swatch card, photos, and step-by-step instructions to compliment the full pattern.
Aurifil Artisan 2022: A Mini Thru-Hike of My Quilting Journey
Cristina De Miranda
In case you weren't able to tune into my weekend takeover of Aurifil Thread's instagram account, I've compiled it below for a quick and delightful read with your morning cup of coffee. Enjoy this curated mini thru-hike of my works, including details about my inspiration, my various approaches to quilt making, and an easy step-by-step appliqué wall quilt tutorial.
PinkBomb 88: Petalette Appliqué Wall Quilt Photo Tutorial
Cristina De Miranda tutorial
Craft your own PinkBomb 88 project using my step-by-step photo tutorial for fusible raw-edge appliqué, or browse the techniques to explore some shapes and patterns of your own! Free appliqué "petalette" template included.
8 Tips for Assembling Foundation Paper Pieced Patterns with Success
Cristina De Miranda
Consider these 8 tips when sewing your foundation paper pieced templates together to ensure an accurate and neat finish!
Make the Most of Your Fabric Scraps when Foundation Paper Piecing
Cristina De Miranda foundation paper pieceing tips and tricks tutorial
Foundation paper piecing is an important skill to know if you love accuracy in your quilting or love to craft designs beyond the traditional quilt block with precision. But unlike some other quilting techniques, it can produce a significant pile of oddly-shaped offcuts - some too big, some too small, and some just right. This tutorial will not only show you how to decide whether a scrap will be sufficient to complete a section of your FPP pattern piece, but also how to make the best selection. Pattern pieces featured in this tutorial are from Nesting Phoenix, the 5th star pattern...