Karen S., Author at Fabric Editions Blog

Quilt Tips: Design Board

Posted on October 22, 2014
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I just returned from the Quilters of South Carolina retreat. This state guild brings together quilters for communication and education; it is an amazing, creative, talented group! My class was about precision piecing and the perfect ¼” seam allowance. Our fabulous teacher made everyone in…

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Quick Halloween Totes with Fabric Expressions

Posted on October 9, 2014
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Our Fabric Expressions product at Hobby Lobby feature fabric that already has the fusible web applied, so you simply need to iron it on any surface! This makes it super easy and super fun to get to quick projects; like Halloween tote bags! Here is…

Fun Projects

Two Fat Quarters Pillow

Posted on September 30, 2014
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It’s the end of September, time to enjoy some fall color! Two fat quarters will make a quick and easy pillow cover. Orange reminds me of pumpkins, Halloween, and changing leaves in mountains. Over the years it has gotten a bad reputation, but really plays…

Tips & Tricks

Butterfly Kisses Quilt Tips

Posted on September 17, 2014
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Here’s a sweet little quilt using a pack of Fat Eighths and 2 1/2 yards of white for the quilt top. This quilt will go together quickly with the help of these few tips and tricks! The quilt I'm sharing with you all today uses…

Tips & Tricks

Big Stitch Quilting Project

Posted on September 4, 2014
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We like to keep current with trends and learning new skills, so when we picked up on 'big stitch' quilting at the AQS Charlotte show, studio time was needed. Here's a quick 14" x 18" pillow using the Quilt Blocks French Cottage Block #7. To…

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Two Super Quick Binding Methods for Land of Whimzie Gauze Baby Blankets

Posted on August 20, 2014
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Today on the blog we're sharing a lovely project that uses our wonderful gauze fabric from our Land Of Whimzie line. The project is super simple and can be done two ways: with a self binding and with a bias binding. Both are outlined here…

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Hand Piecing of French Cottage Block 1

Posted on August 12, 2014
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Here is a 5 min video to give you some tips on hand piecing, featuring Block 1 of French Cottage. French Cottage is now selling at Joann Fabric and Craft stores, and is also available online at joann.com

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Basics of Needles and Threads

Posted on August 4, 2014
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Last week our staff attended the AQS show in Charlotte for a fun field trip. We looked at the marvelous quilt exhibit, as well as shopped the vendors. Here’s what’s hot in quilting these days: everything! Things that caught our eyes were the various threads…

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Fabric Expressions Monograms

Posted on July 22, 2014
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Monograms are trending again, in fun and unexpected ways. Our bold "S" flag uses Fabric Expression's fusible fabric and burlap flag. The font is Microsoft Word Algerian font, printed out 7". Cut the letter out and pin to your fabric, checking to see that the…

Fun Projects

Fabric Palette Cassovia Carry-All Caddy

Posted on July 16, 2014
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The Cassovia Carry-All Caddy is a project you'll want to make more than once. Easy techniques are used to show off every fabric. All 10 fabrics are sold precut, so it's easy to mix and match. The quilted fabric is your creation! Pick a print…