by GillyMac | Oct 1, 2025 | Classes, Patchwork, Quilting
The best way to describe sewing using foundation piecing is sewing by numbers. Sewing takes place on pre-printed or drawn paper, which is eventually torn away. The fabric pieces are placed underneath the paper, and sewing is completed following the lines on the paper....
by GillyMac | Feb 23, 2022 | Beginners, blog, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
When we start sewing, we don’t always think about how we will tackle the quilting part of a project, leading to us growing a pile of projects waiting to be quilted “when we are ready”. I started my sewing journey properly in 2012, and it is not so long ago that I...
by GillyMac | Apr 13, 2021 | Beginners, blog, Sewing Made Simple
Quilting is just sewing through layers. Whilst there are buzz words and new sewing machine feet to use, it is essential to remember it is not new. So let’s discuss what you need to start quilting with your sewing machine. Start Quilting With Your Sewing Machine There...