Fuse and Piece Quilt Block Project
Hi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and recently I wrote a post on several types of interlinings that add support and body to your fabric for various applications. In this post, I’m going to focus on one of the interlinings, Select Fabric Prep, and show you another use for it. You can piece this 8” block
An Old Applique Technique with a New Tool to Make It Easier
Appliqué is a fun technique with many variations. Hi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and in this post, I want to show you an appliqué technique from the 17th century that stitchers are still using today! Broderie Perse is a French phrase that means Persian embroidery. The appliqué shapes for this technique are cut from printed […]
Clarrisa’s Corner: Embroidered Rope Bowl Project
Here’s What you’ll need: • Clothesline rope. There are different thicknesses but any cord will work. • A pressure foot that has a channel on the bottom so the cord will feed through the channel. I also like an open toe foot to allow me to see where I am stitching. • An extension table […]
Benefits of Rotary Cutting with Quilters Select
One of the best advances (in my opinion) in sewing tools over the last few decades has been rotary cutting tools. Hi, I’m Susan with Sewfeet.com and in this post, I’m showing you the cutting tools I use plus my favorite way to cut bias binding. These tools are from Quilters Select tools from RNK […]
What’s Inside Your Sewing Project?
Hi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and today’s post is about what happens inside your projects as you create them. I’m going to focus on one type of material, which is interlining, but first, let’s look at two additional materials that are similar but used for different purposes. Even the names of all of them are […]
Clarrisa’s Corner: Key Fob Project
This week on Clarrisa’s Corner, join Clarrisa Gossett as she walks you through creating adorable key chain fobs. Download files below! Download Key Fob PDF Download Key Fob WAF.zip
Cork Inspiration
Cork Inspiration One of my favorite non-fabric materials to sew is cork. Hi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com. One of the reasons I like cork fabric is that it is a versatile fabric that can be used to make a variety of projects, such as purses, tote bags, placemats, tablet totes, table runners, and so much […]
Which Batting Should You Choose?
When making a quilt, the batting plays an important part in the look and feel of the finished quilt. Hi, I’m Susan from Sewfeet.com and this post is about several types of specialty battings that can be used to make quilts and other quilted projects such as purses, placemats, diaper bags, wall hangings, art quilts, […]
Clarrisa’s Corner: Embroidery Secrets #3
This week on Clarrisa’s Corner, Clarrisa Gossett is sharing her secret ingredient #3 for beautiful embroidery every time! Download Secret Ingredients 3 PDF
Collage Coasters Project
These useful coasters have a cork base and a quilted surface. Made of scraps, are easy to sew and are great as a gift item. Hi, This is Susan from Sewfeet.com, and today’s post has some of my favorite techniques and uses some of products, so let’s get started! Supplies Four 6” squares of Sew-Fab-Foam […]