Quilt How-to Lessons

I do believe I've been reading the About.com Quilting site since the day I started quilting and while navigating through the site recently I came across these "How-to Lessons" again and thought I'd share it for those wanting to read a little more on topics such as applique techniques, quilt design, accurate borders and many more.

To take a more intensive look at any of these lessons, click HERE and make your selection and a lovely weekend to you all.

Zipper pencil case tutorial

My first thought when I saw this photo was that it was way too nice to just use for pencils, don't you agree?

Follow the clearly photographed step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Passion's site by clicking HERE.

Take along placemat

With Spring in the air in the Southern Hemisphere talks about picnic comes forward more frequently and when I saw this tutorial by Theresa from the blog My patchwork I thought it couldn't come at a better time.

Make your own in the fabric and colors of your choice by following Theresa's instructions over HERE.

Block of the Week

Blogging friend Chris sent me the link for a new block of the week - especially for those who think a month is way too long to wait for another block.

And hear this...... for the next 49 weeks you will get a free pattern every Saturday!!

The first block was published on 1 September and is still available for those who want to jump in and get started.

I would also suggest that you follow this blog by e-mail not to miss out on any of the posts.

To get and start with your first block, click HERE.

Joining the ends of a double fold binding invisibly

While reading The Dread Pirate's blog I saw she shared a lovely tutorial to join the ends of your double fold binding invisibly.

I am rather particular on a perfectly joined binding and although I do it slightly different I do believe this method will be equally neat.  To see how it is done or download the PDF file, click HERE.

Future quilters

One of the teachers at Eunice High School - the location for our 17th National Quilt Festival - contacted Iessie (coordinator of the festival) to say that she'll be teaching the girls at the school to quilt so they too can participate in the festival being held at their school.  How neat is that?

Here teacher, Marthie de Wet, (second from left) can be seen with some of her students.  I am sure they are going to love this new hobby and we'd love to have you at the festival girls.

Washcloth Toiletry Travel Wrap

When I saw this tutorial by Jo-Anna from the site A Pretty Life in the Suburbs I couldn't help wondering why we sometimes make it so hard on ourselves wanting to cut, sew, hem or bind a complete project while all around us affordable substitutes can be found to make life so much easier.

An ordinary washcloth (already hemmed) folded, a couple of stitches and tie to fasten it and we're done!  To read and see how Jo-Anna did this, click HERE.