Matchstick quilting

The Thread Talk post walks through a few quilting thread tips on how to choose your thread for quilting.

Tallgrass Prairie Studio: Matchstick Madness

QuiltCon Classes: Matchstick Quilting – The (not so) Dramatic Life

First of all I want to say a big THANK YOU for sharing your ideas for "In the summertime" in my previous post! I have an idea slowly brewing for the block. Slowly being the key word... But I have been busy with a couple of other projects. Inspired by Carla and Jenny, I set out to finish my cross quilt. Adding a row and a column to increase the size to 54" * 66". Piecing a backing. Selecting a solid pink to go with the added cross blocks. Pin basting and organic lines quilting on Quilters…

After a fairly long hiatus, I was sewing yesterday. Not every day is about a finish at the SCQ Studio (well, it is really an empty bedroom but don't tell). In fact most days are work in progress and I am making an effort to show that more in this space. I loaded my long arm with a backing of fabric I don't hate but doubt I will ever use in a quilt - it is perfect for the inside of the Brass Ring Pillow (from Heidi's new book Sew Organized for the Busy Girl). I line my pillow covers so that I…

It is a the end of a long weekend here in Western Australia. Today was "WA Day". An anniversary that "commemorates the foundation of the ...

In this installment of In the Studio with Ana Buzzalino, Ana explains the beauty of matchstick quilting and how it's done for maximum effect on your finished piece. Also she explains how to apply satin and cross stitches over matchstick quilting showcasing thread and embroidery skills.

Looking for a project that is really interesting and fun but also quick and easy?? I have a sneaky trick for you! It is the Matchstick Appliqué method! There are lots of different finishing options that I teach with Scrappy Appliqué. They range from quick and simple to a bit more intricate. This option is the quickest

A quick post today to show that I have not been lazing around, but am truly working on finishing up my next quilt. I always procrastinate when it's time to baste because I really just do not enjoy it. With small items like pillows, I spray baste. But when it comes to quilts, I just don't get the

Today I want to share some work in progress. I am also going to try harder to share more here about my process - the steps along the way t...

I’d Rather Be Glamping – Matchsticks Quilt – Riley Blake Designs

Low volume field, matchstick quilting, chiku-chiku. Jo Glover 2015.

Mar 🌈 maker on Instagram: "Matchstick quilted just enough to start hand quilting. I’m almost done hand quilting now but probably will be dark before I’m done. For all those who enjoy seeing the process (ahem me 😂) re runs and hand quilting are two favorites. What is your favorite re run and what do you listen to when you do stitching? #scrappymakesmehappy #quiltingismytherapy #wonderfilspecialtythreads #janome #fpp #foundationpiecing #matchstickquilting #maker #flowers"

Linda made a simple patchwork memory quilt using her dad's clothing after he passed away. I quilted simple straight lines, also known as matchstick quilting.

Mar 🌈 maker | Another done 🤍 Echinacea is a fpp pattern from issue 136 of Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine and designed by @unicornharts #bags... | Instagram

Patchwork quilt for nana - matchstick quilting

Just another matchstick Monday. Really tryna make #MatchstickMonday happen 🙃 I whipped up a wall hanging of my #NoCoastQuilt using my “Autumn Prairies” fabric bundle this weekend. And she cute! #ArtGalleryFabrics #AGFPureSolids #Quilting #InstaQuilt #QuiltsOfInstagram #QuiltersOfInstagram #InstaSew #Sewing

Pick Up Sticks from Magic Inch Book Made for Henry 2017

Ever tried to quilt your quilts with straight lines and they just don't seem to stay straight? The gaps between them are uneven and it has a weird wavy texture that doesn't sit right? Check out this great machine quilting tutorial on how to get the perfect straight line quilting. #howtomakeaquilt #howtomakeaquiltforbeginners #machinequilting #Straightlinequilting #quiltingtutorials