Category Archives: tutorial

Tutorial – Using the Quilt Backing as Binding

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Melissa Dunworth

The lovely binding on the Space Quilt that I finished last month was actually serving double duty on this quilt. It was also the backing! Now using your backing as your binding is quite simple if you follow a few … Continue reading →

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Framed – Quilt block tutorial

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Melissa Dunworth

“Framed” Quilt Block Design by Melissa Dunworth Block Size: 12.5″ x 12.5″ Sew BitterSweet Designs Cutting: Cut the following: Background fabrics: Blue Frames: 4 pieces: 2.5” x 1” 4 pieces: 3.5” x 1” 4 pieces: 3.5” x 1” … Continue reading →

Label Your Quilts! A Tutorial

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Melissa Dunworth

*****For this tutorial you will need to have a computerized sewing machine that is capable of doing a monogram. (Added Note: my machine is not an embroidery machine, it is a fancy quilting machine – Janome Horizon 7700)***** I would … Continue reading →

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Ovulating Spiral Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Melissa Dunworth

When I was working on my row for the stripper quilt entitled “Do Strippers Make More When They Ovulate” I was very inspired by the word ovulate and for some reasons I kept thinking of spirals. This is one of … Continue reading →

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How to Join a Linky Party!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Melissa Dunworth

Hi Everyone! Shanna and I thought that since we are hosting regular linky parties this year that we should put up a tutorial on how to link up to a party. So here we go! I will start with linking … Continue reading →

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