Warning about Large Orders from JoAnn Fabrics
If you like to place big orders through JoAnn Fabric, you need to watch this video. You may not ever receive your order because it comes from too many places, but they don't tell you that. JoAnn is who our chapters rely on. We had two locations have big issues [read the story]
No Sew Binkies Using Polar Fleece
The following is a step-by-step process for creating a no-sew binky. ALL FABRIC - BEFORE YOU CUT FRINGE - CUT OFF THE SELVAGE. They cannot be accepted without that cut-off. The edges are the selvage - it looks so ugly. PLEASE cut your fringes EVENLY. DO NOT TIE them too tight, known [read the story]
Quick-to-make Fleece Blanket Instructions!
Dear Potential Volunteer, Binky Patrol is looking for volunteers to make blankets out of fleece. You do not need to sew anything! All you need is some fleece fabric, a pair of scissors and a little bit of time. ALL FABRIC - BEFORE YOU CUT FRINGE - CUT OFF THE SELVAGE. They [read the story]
Applique ideas for weak hands
From Area Coordiantor, Ernalee Munday in Washington: I like to machine applique quilts for kids. My hands are not strong enough to hand applique anymore, so here is how I do it. I find cute pictures or applique patterns online or in quilt pattern catalog books, etc. I copy them in my [read the story]
Additional Free Quilting Patterns – links
We try to test these links regularly to see if they still work. If you find a broken link, please let us know. https://www.freequiltpatterns.info/ - A ton of variety. One of my favorites is Spring Quilt by Valori Wells. https://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-bee-in-my-bonnet-row-along.html Great patterns on the site, including this for a preemie burial gown [read the story]
Drawing on Squares with Fabric Markers
You will need FABRIC MARKERS AND SHARPIES, cardboard or old mat board (optional), butcher paper, masking tape - the brown kind or blue removable, scissors, coffee cans with plastic lids, rubber bands and a spray bottle with denatured alcohol & water mixed. REALLY! We do these squares at events like Race for [read the story]
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