kellie wulfsohn’s (from don’t look now) quilt was recently featured on whipup on our machine quilting roundup – and has received an enormous response.

Kellie does wonderful applique work and beautiful quilting all using her home sewing machine. Kellie is also one of the quilters whose work is featured in an upcoming quilting book written by me and published by Chronicle (more on that later).

Kellie’s work has been featured in various quilting magazines and has appeared in quilting shows – I love how detailed and perfect each piece is, the lovely whimsical nature of the quilts, the outrageous unashamedly girlishness of them (there are some boys ones too though), and can you spot that she has a slight tree theme going on? Kellie has some patterns available and some free online tutes so check her out over here.

I LOVE this. LOVE IT. Link to tutorial.

Also, check out Melissa’s blog for a tutorial to make this sweet scented sachet. Link to tutorial.

You can make this are giving away 2 copies of their Personalized Name Pillows ebook.

The ebook included directions as well as templates. Super fun to make.

To be in the running to win one of these ebooks simple leave a comment telling us who you would like to make these for. you have 48 hours – good luck.

Thank you – winners have now been notified. Thank you all for entering

Patricia Bravo shares her technique, tips and hints for machine sewing applique curved seams. Link.

Great idea. Link.

Gather supplies: onesie :: funky fabric :: iron-on adhesive :: iron :: craft thread :: buttons (optional)

Make a pattern: Either design your own pattern or use some vintage ephemera or online clipart as your inspiration. Patterns work best if they are simple without thin parts. For this tutorial I decided to make a fire engine. I like to print several sizes to that I can see which size looks best on the onesie.

Trace your pattern in reverse onto the paper side of the adhesive. Some patterns can face any direction but I have made a cut-out of the continent of Africa backwards…twice! If you have trouble seeing through the adhesive it can help to hold it up on a window.

Cut out your pattern. It doesn’t need to be exact yet – then iron the adhesive onto the fabric. Be sure to iron onto the BACK/inside of your fabric. (Check for any product specific instructions.)

Cut out your appliqué. This time you will need to cut out the exact shape. Then iron the appliqué onto the onsie. Peel off the paper backing and iron the fabric onto your onesie. (Check for any product specific instructions.)

Embroider around the appliqué using craft thread…sew buttons on for extra fun (be careful though these can be a choking hazard for little ones – make sure to sew the buttons several times so that they won’t fall off).

TaaDaa! Dress your cute kid up and get ready for lots of compliments.

about the author: Sarah Ward lives in St. Louis, with her husband and two wonderful children. When her daughter was born she had so many boring white onsies that she started adding a little personality to them. This hobby grew and evolved into a small business, Little Knots, which Sarah could do from home. She now makes and sells appliqué/embroidered onesies and crochet hats and rattles and loves being able to make a little bit of money on the side.

Great series from the SewMamaSew blog.Link

check out this fantastic detailed tutorial on appliqué techniques from bad bird Andrea Zuill

Sweet idea, just in case you forget your little persons name! ;o)

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