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A Quilter’s Home

Snuggie the cat sleeping on a quilt.

Regular newsletter readers will know that I've been working from home because of pandemic restrictions due to my husband's job as a nurse. Life at home I am still home and Kelley is minding the shop filling online orders and doing curbside pickup since ABQ Sewing Studio is currently closed to …

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Make a Napkin Using a Mitre Technique

mitred napkin stitches

Wing Needle Wow: Part 2 Kelley Richardson at ABQ Sewing Studio shows you how to sew an elegant dinner napkin using a mitre technique with a hemstitch. To learn how to use a wing needle, see part one here. In the video Kelley takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a …

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Quilting Block by Block

Kelley holding a finished quilt block.

Longing to make a quilt but afraid you'll mess it up? Starting a quilting project on your own can be a scary proposition. Are you frightened of tackling a full-sized quilt project?Do great pieces of fabric that need cutting leave you in a cold sweat?Does the thought of picking out your own …

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Use a Wing Needle to Sew a Hemstitch

Machine sewing with a wing needle.

Wing Needle Wow: Part 1 Kelley Richardson here at ABQ Sewing Studio shows you how to do a hemstitch using the wing needle. After you know how to use the wing needle, watch part 2 to find out how to sew an elegant dinner napkin. What's in this sewing video a sampling of the kinds of drawn …

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Sewing With Twin Needles

Twin needles on a sewing machine

More sewing tips from Kelley Richardson Join her as she demystifies the twin needle. Create stunning textures, embroideries and even a mock cover stitch! Kelley talks about using twin needles in your sewing and then demonstrates the basics, plus some stitching techniques . Twin (double) …

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Harvest Moon Block of the Month Quilt

Join us and make this gorgeous queen-sized quilt in fall colors with lots of warmth. This program includes lots of support. Each member is welcomed into a private Facebook group where you'll find lesson videos that show you construction techniques. You'll also get access to everyone else who is …

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