Have you ever thought about sewing doll clothes? Raggedy Ann was my favorite doll growing up and many of my memories revolve around dressing her up in the doll clothes my mom had made. Playing dress-up with Raggedy Ann evokes such positive memories of my childhood, I've thought many times ... [ Read More ]
Everything You Need to Know About Hanging Quilts
No more folding your wonderful quilted creations and storing them on shelves, in drawers, and behind closed doors. It's time to get them out of hiding and display them on the wall. If you're not sure how to do this, the following four posts will demystify quilt hanging. Learn multiple ... [ Read More ]
How to Hang a Quilt with a Dowel Rod and Tabs
A dowel rod is a length of wood in the shape of a cylinder. It makes an excellent rod for hanging a quilt because it comes in different diameters, can easily be cut to the length you need, and painted or stained to complement your home decor. Dowel rods are one of many different rods you can ... [ Read More ]
Hang Quilts with Triangles
Did you know there are multiple ways to hang a quilt? A rectangular sleeve is the first method that comes to mind for many people but it isn't the only way. Triangles are another shape that can be used on the back of a quilt to hold the rod securely. Two Ways to Use ... [ Read More ]
How to Hang a Quilt with Rectangles
If you've done any research on how to hang a quilt, chances are you have seen something about sleeves. Sleeves are a popular way to hang quilts, especially large ones. However, sleeves can be used with any size quilt or wall hanging. Sleeves by themselves will not get your quilt on the ... [ Read More ]
How to Hang a Quilt on the Wall
Do you want to display one or more of your handmade creations but aren't sure how to hang a quilt on the wall? When you think about your quilt as part of a system, it becomes much easier to figure out how to get it up on the wall and display it. A Quilt Hanging System In order to ... [ Read More ]
Storing Fabric to Maximize Space and Reduce Hassle
Did you know your ability to access your fabric for sewing projects is directly related to your productivity and creativity? If you experience a noticeable feeling of apprehension and anxiety when you think about having to go through your fabric stash to start a new project, you need to make some ... [ Read More ]
Successful Ideas for Storing Fabric
Being able to see how others successfully store fabric can be very helpful when you're on a journey to get your own fabric stash in order. As I struggled with finding the best way to store my own fabric stash, I reached out to The Ruffled Purse® email community and asked them to share their ... [ Read More ]
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