Series 1700 is winding down with just two more shows to go. You've seen a lot of pieced patchwork sprinkled throughout this series. Show 1712 has two more for you to try and then a quick and easy quilt binding technique you can use to finish off your pretty patchwork.
I had the opportunity to kick off the start of the show with a favorite strip piecing technique sewn on the serger. Sergers are known for speed and efficiency, not necessarily for precision. Strip piecing on a sewing machine is a well-loved technique. Indeed, sewing strips is a very forgiving way to build a pieced project quickly. However, if you were finishing your piece with traditional methods, you will still need to layer and then quilt the item. Enter the easiest way ever to piece and quilt at the same time, all while taking advantage of the speed and efficiency of the serger!
In this short tip segment I show the basics on a sample piece. You can download an instruction sheet outlining the basics HERE.
In this short tip segment I show the basics on a sample piece. You can download an instruction sheet outlining the basics HERE.
To download step-by-step instructions for an actual completed project, click on the image above and you'll find a Serger Style Quilt-As-You-Go placemat project I contributed to Stitching Sewcial, the official Brother blog.
Once you master this technique you'll find yourself using it to make more placemats, plus baby blankets, potholders, & more!
Once you master this technique you'll find yourself using it to make more placemats, plus baby blankets, potholders, & more!
Paper piecing is the next technique you'll learn in this week's show.
My friend Emily Thompson is known for clear instructions that help you sail through the steps to creating something beautiful. Her paper piecing for beginners will give you confidence to try this method even if you have trouble thinking inside out and upside down. I say that because paper piecing is a little like that. You are working from the opposite side of the right side, which feels just plain wrong when you first get started!
I encourage you to let Emily be your guide. She'll take you through stitching, pressing, flipping, and trimming until you have a perfect piece, points and all!
Click on the image above for Emily's instructions and free pattern.
Caroline's binding tutorial is a fitting end to the show, with her Quick and Easy Quilt Binding instructions. If you struggle with sewing strips long enough to bind a quilt, or you can never remember how to miter the corners, this will be a great refresher for you.
After watching the show you'll want to CLICK HERE to download her instructions, which include lots of photos to guide you step-by-step.
After watching the show you'll want to CLICK HERE to download her instructions, which include lots of photos to guide you step-by-step.
It's Sew Easy TV show 1712 is currently showing at www.itsseweasytv.com until noon EST December 13th, 2019.
As a side note, I once took a paper piecing class and the end result wasn't a pretty sight. In fact, after an entire day of stitching I tossed the pieced piece knowing I would never finish it. I think it was a case of not loving the fabric or being enthused about the sample photo on the cover of the pattern. You see, it was part of a kit and fabric selection was not an option. It was also my first experience with paper piecing, and I felt like I could have had an entire garment put together in the time it took me to piece a block less than 18-inches square. However, my points were all perfect, I'll have to say that!
After watching Emily, I'm willing to give it a go again. This time I'll choose fabrics that speak to me and follow her easy methods for paper piecing from start to finish! How about you? Do you have a paper piecing story to share? I'd love to hear all about it :-)
After watching Emily, I'm willing to give it a go again. This time I'll choose fabrics that speak to me and follow her easy methods for paper piecing from start to finish! How about you? Do you have a paper piecing story to share? I'd love to hear all about it :-)
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