TUTORIALS

We've put together the best tutorials from the blog all in one place for your convenience.

Take a look and maybe you'll find something exciting to learn or make. Don't forget to take a look at the ever popular Customized Crafting and Cutting Table - the Ikea Hack extraordinaire for all quilters and crafters! Tutorials found on the easypatchwork daily string blog: easypatchwork.blogspot.com

MINIMAL WASTE DRUNKARD's PATH BLOCKS

Time and Fabric Saving Tip!

Have you always been frustrated when it comes to Drunkard's Path blocks and the wasted fabric? Learn how to cut any size quarter circle patches with just about any circle cutting ruler with virtually no waste. It is sew much fun!

EXPLORING YOUR MACHINE STITCHES

Let your machine work for you!

If you are like me, you look for time-saving tips and tricks to speed up the process of sewing all your quilts, pillows, table runners and other designs. These beautiful stitches were machine sewn!

ALL-KNOWING-EYE PILLOW DESIGN

Coveted Techniques, Design, and Precision

Dive into the world of "sew pixel play" use of controlled improv, hand embroidery and a pillow swap and make your own eye-opening design.

PRAIRIE TRADITIONS QUILT PATTERN

Uses 10" Squares or Precuts

Make the fastest baby quilt ever with (20) - 10" scrappy fabrics. Quick cutting instructions walks you through the process. It really is fun to make. The churn dash block set on its side for added interest.

Tutorial found on the Moda Bake Shop .

DIAGONAL BLOCK CONSTRUCTION

Learn a new way to sew blocks!

Have you ever constructed a quilt block in diagonal rows? It is sew much fun and your seams lay flat too. Block used in the Mosaic Jig Quilt Along. #mosaicjigqal

MINI FALL LEAF BLOCK

Sew Smaller Series

Do you love to make small blocks? Grab some fabrics from your scrap bin to try out this 2 1/2" block. Make a dent into those scrap bins.

STRAIGHTENING FABRIC DIRECTION

Cutting Technique for Directional Fabric

Do you sometimes use directional print fabrics or plaids and need to cut strips? Here is how your should be cutting those strips to ensure your print stays the same or your lines are relatively even on your plaids.

SEW PIXEL PLAY PINCHUSION

Popular Technique

Learn how to use fuse small fabric scraps to make extremely tiny and accurate pincushions.

ORANGE PEEL PINCUSHION

Foundation Paper Piecing with Scraps

The Orange Peel design is versitale and timeless. Make this three inch pincushion with foundation piecing papers and fake cathedral windows. Complete PDF pattern can also be purchased and downloaded here.

EASY PYRAMID EGG WARMER

Great Easter Gift

Looking for something new to make that challenges your creativity and has a different form? Make this adorable egg warmer with a few quick steps.

MINI LEAF TUTORIAL

Learn Single Paper Piecing

Learn how to foundation paper piece on one single piece of paper by folding the segments before you even sew. It is quick and accurate especially for small piecing.

BAVARIAN APRON TUTORIAL

or Dirndlschürtze as we call them in Bavaria!

Check out how I made this fun little apron for my daughter.

SINGLE PAPER PIECING

It really is that simple!

Learn how to foundation paper piece on one single piece of paper by folding the segments before you even sew. It is quick and accurate especially for small piecing.

5 TIPS FOR BETTER FANCY FOLDED STARS

Free Instructions in German

IGratis Anleitung für den deutschsprachigem Raum. Hier klicken.

LEAVES A'FLUTTER QUILT PATTERN

Perfect for Cool Fall Nights

Use any two coordinating Layer Cakes and Jelly Rolls to make this masculine quilt. Use some cozy flannel on the back to make it extra warm.

Tutorial found on the Moda Bake Shop.

THE FORGOTTEN FIVE MINI PILLOW

Cool Technique Cutting Technique

Use this cool technique to make a mini quilt or pillow case. Great for your next pillow swap fun.

Tutorial found on the Moda Bake Shop.

DIY Cutting Table

The best tutorial ever - how to make your very own customized cutting and crafting table from Ikea elements aka Ikea-Hacked!

MAKE IT