- Nana K

Nana’s Finally Making Covid Masks and Needs Your Help!

For the next few weeks, Nana will be making Covid masks. I know many of you have been making these for months but I made only a few for myself. Just yesterday, our city council passed a bylaw that will mandate masks or face coverings in all indoor public spaces, as well as on public transit, effective August 1. And it applies to everyone over the age of two.

Because Nana is a maker, family and friends immediately started calling requesting masks. So I am on a quest to find a perfect mask for everyone aged 2 to 90.

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- Nana K

Machine Quilting Made Easier

How Nana Discovered an Easier Way to Quilt Before Adding Borders

If you send your quilts off to the long-armer after creating your quilt top, you probably won’t get anything out of this post, but if you’re like Nana and quilt your own quilts – This method is for you!! Make machine quilting much easier by quilting BEFORE you add your border.

Nana quilts her own quilts on her regular sewing machine. As you know, the heavier the quilt, the harder it is on your shoulders, neck and arms. You are going to love this method of adding your border AFTER you quilt your quilt!!

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- Nana K

INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING PART 6 – SEWING THE QUILT TOP

This is the fifth of a ten part series which will teach you the basics of quilting from choosing fabric to displaying the finished product and everything in between.  It is meant to help make that special quilt even more fantastic. This post is all about sewing your quilt top.

You’ve purchased your supplies, found the pattern and fabric that you love and have cut out your shapes according to the pattern directions.  It is now time to sew all those little pieces together.

In this part, Nana will give you some tips on seam allowances, pressing as you go and ways to sew faster. 

Let’s start quilting!

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- Nana K

INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING PART 5 – CUTTING YOUR FABRIC

This is the fifth of a ten part series which will teach you the basics of quilting from choosing fabric to displaying the finished product and everything in between.  It is meant to help make that special quilt even more fantastic.

You’ve picked your pattern and purchased your fabrics, it is now time to cut that fabric into the shapes and sizes you need to create that quilt top.

It is time to learn how to use your rulers and rotary cutter.  Don’t be afraid!!

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- Nana K

How to Make a Quick and Easy Envelope Pillow

Whether you want to change the color of your home, add some pop to a neutral palette or add some festive touches to the holiday seasons, throw pillows are the perfect way to achieve this without a lot of dollars. And an envelope pillow case makes it even easier due to it’s versatility.

Envelope pillow cases are fabulous. One pillow, numerous looks. Simply change the “envelope” and you can have a new look everyday!!

This tutorial will show you how to make an envelope pillow quickly and easily in less than an hour!!

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- Nana K

INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING PART 4 – Choosing Fabrics

Just as there are many patterns, there is also an insurmountable selection of fabric.  The beauty of your quilt comes from choosing fabrics that will make the pattern come alive. Many quilters choose both the pattern and the fabric together.

While fabric color and type are important so is the pattern you choose to make.  Choosing a pattern was discussed in Part 3. Once you have chosen your pattern, you must now choose the fabric.

Fabrics come in many different materials.  Find out which are the best for quilting.

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