Category Archives: Tutorial

Sharing is Caring

Posted on April 26, 2013 by acraftyfox

This is a post I have been wanting to do for a little while. I really love writing patterns and sharing them in this space. The first time I wrote a tutorial (for this pillow:) I was pretty sure no … Continue reading →

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Samurai Stars: A New Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted on April 15, 2013 by acraftyfox

I’ve been meaning to post this quilt block tutorial FOREVER. Time just flies right by and this pretty spring weather has me itching to be outside. Two weeks ago, my sweet friend Ashley texted and told me she would be … Continue reading →

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Hem And Haw: Perfect Invisible Hem Tutorial

Posted on March 28, 2013 by acraftyfox

A few weeks ago, we found a really good price for some new dress pants for my husband for work. The only problem was that most pairs were 2-3 inches too long. And the price for the local tailor to … Continue reading →

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Show Off: A Pillow Tutorial (part two: the one with the Y-Seams)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by acraftyfox

Hi, again! So we left off yesterday with the hexagons pinned to the strips and we were about to tackle the Y Seams. These seams have a bad rap. They aren’t really hard and after the first one or two, … Continue reading →

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Show Off: A Pillow Pattern with Bonus Y-Seam Tutorial (part one)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by acraftyfox

So, let me start with a HUGE thank you to everyone who left a nice comment here or anywhere about this pillow. And a giant hug to all the sweet comments on my new and cherished Swoon quilt, here and … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Sampler Block 2: Traditional Snowflake

Posted on November 19, 2012 by acraftyfox

This is the second block in my Snowflake Sampler Quilt. You can find the first block here if you missed it. Feel free to join at any time or just to pick a few blocks and make some pretty Christmas … Continue reading →

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Let It Snow: Snowflake Sampler Quilt Along

Posted on November 12, 2012 by acraftyfox

A few weeks ago, I added some gorgeous Oakshott Cottons to my stash. These fabrics are absolutely gorgeous. The pictures don’t do them justice. In real life, they shimmer. These are the Lipari and Ruby bundles. I’ve been savoring them, … Continue reading →

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Crossed Paths: A Rail Fence Quilt Tutorial

Posted on November 6, 2012 by acraftyfox

So, here is my little tutorial for my pretty Crossed Paths quilt. To make this quilt, you will need: a fat quarter bundle of bike path prints from Lucky Penny (9 total) 1 1/2 yards of Solid Kona Snow Rotary … Continue reading →

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Cleaning day: How to wash down pillows at home

Posted on October 15, 2012 by acraftyfox

I have a lot to say about Sewing Summit from last weekend, but I wanted to post this before the days get too cold and short here in the northern hemisphere. One of the things I like to do this … Continue reading →

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Check Out Her Curves: Curve Master Presser Foot Tutorial

Posted on September 6, 2012 by acraftyfox

Has anyone else wondered about the curve master foot? Heard about it, but not really sure what the advantages are of using it? If you’ve been following along with Alyssa‘s Totally Groovy quilt along and the fabulous tutorials that have … Continue reading →

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