How to patch holes in a quilt

Learn how to mend clothing with these creative sewing techniques. Here, we cover how to sew a hole, mend a seam, and more with visible mending.

One of my friends asked me recently if I could fix a hole in the quilt her aunt made for her. I enthusiastically agreed, thankful for the learning opportunity since I’d never done it before. …

Torn Shirt = Great Opportunity! Using reverse appliqué to patch a hole. By Diane Gilleland Here's a decorative way to repair a prominent hole (or

A tutorial on how to make holes in a quilt for a reverse appliqué effect

I love quilts. Each one has a story to tell, whether it was made by loving hands, or used to warm generations. Sadly, no matter how expertly-crafted a quilt is, or how meticulously one might take care of it, a well-loved quilt always seems to develop holes through years of affection. Thankfully, there is no need to retire a quilt just because of minor wear-and-tear! All it takes to restore it to it's former glory is an hour or two of time, and maybe a trip to the craft store if you're not a…

Tutorial on three ways to repair a quilt - a patch, fixing a seam, fixing the backing of a quilt. Easy handsewing tutorial.

Tutorial on how to use scraps of fabrics to make a magic quilt that sews itself as you are making another quilt.

Hi there, I’m hoping you can help me. I have a newly finished quilt that got a small hole in the top from my cat’s claws. What’s the best way to repair...

There are dozens of techniques for hand-quilting (aka the freehand stitching you use to decorate a surface), tacking together layers, and closing the edges of a project. #marthastewart #crafts

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