Sew your own headband This stylish headband uses quilting cotton and is a snap to make. There's a little folding trick involved, but once mastered, you'll be turning these out for fun, for gifts and maybe even profit! These instructions make a headband to fit an adult head. Adjust the elastic …
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Free Motion Quilting Classes Were a Hit
Free Motion Quilting Session Kelley's Free Motion Quilting class was a big hit with every seat filled. People traveled from as far as Hamilton to get into the free motion groove. The class finishes this week but we'll be offering an additional class for those interested in honing their …
ABQ at Quilt Canada in Ottawa
First time for ABQ at this quilt show Quilt Canada took place mid-June in Ottawa, Ontario at the EC Centre and I was there selling for the very first time. The set-up It was a gorgeous day when dozens of vendors arrived to set up our booths. It took sister-in-law Kathy and I a full day to …
Comparison of Ruler Requirements for Sewing Machine Shank Height
More and more quilters are now using rulers for quilting their projects and those rulers require an Open Toe Ruler Foot that runs along the edge of the ruler itself. These rulers and feet are made for two types of domestic sewing machines, those with a high shank and those with a low shank. …
When Life Gives You Lumps, Smell the Flowers
Thank goodness it's spring, although I've only had stolen moments to enjoy it. Breezes and birdsong wafting in through an open window is the most delightful thing. Just the thought of it brings a smile. The sounds of kids playing. Even the short walk from my front door to my car …
“Discovering the Designer in You” Trunk Show Presentation
A Pop-Up Shop and Lecture In Lovely Lindsay, Ontario "Bring lots of goodies for the ladies to buy" was in the email from the Borderline Crazy Quilter's Guild where I presented my Developing the Designer in You trunk show last Wednesday to a group of very lively and talented quilters. …