Category Archives: quilting

Pause for the Reveal!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Melissa Dunworth

Sometimes you just need to take a pause to have a breakthrough…I had 2 breakthroughs when I took my pause last week. My awesome new sewing machine cover (see below) and I figured out how to quilt the purple bee … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Quilts, quilting | 10 Comments

Quliting Away

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

The last 2 weeks I haven’t been doing too much piecing. Mostly lots and lots of quilting. This is a sneak peak at my secret project. This is going to be turned in to my second pattern. I am really … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway, quilting | 10 Comments

Quickie Basting Tutorial

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

Seeing as I have spent the last 3 weeks doing nothing but quilting – projects big and small – I thought I would show you how I baste a quilt. I am old fashioned – no basting sprays for me. … Continue reading →

Posted in mystery quilt, quilting, quiltmaker, tutorial | 10 Comments

Monkeying Around

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

The past few days I have been monkeying around in my sewing room working on my last “official” Christmas present and I am delighted to say that it is DONE! Here is a wide shot of the entire quilt – … Continue reading →

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How do you bind your quilts? A few tips

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

I have been quilting for about 10 years now and until October I have always bound my quilts the exact same way each time. I have cut 2.5 inch strips, sewn them together, folded them in half, sewn them to … Continue reading →

Posted in binding, bottled rainbows, quilt, quilting, quilts, Uncategorized | 6 Comments