Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Beginner English Paper Piecing - How to



Here at Darvanalee Designs Studio, we love all things handcrafted In this video, Beginner English Paper Piecing - How to or EPP as it is often referred to... I show you the necessary steps on how to make a little mug rug. Using English Paper Piecing as the technique ....So join me as I go through the stages of wrapping your fabric around your Hexagons and then sewing them together to create a basic and very common English paper piecing flower...Then we will be Quilting our little Mug Rug using straight line quilting...you can use any free motion quilting style you like to finish your English paper Piecing Mug rug...then finally we add a binding, and your project will be complete...for further steps on Binding this or any quilt, see the video below....So let's get started

What you will need

7 - 1" hexagons 
7 - 2.5" squares of scrap fabric 
Glue pen/Needle and thread 
2 - 6.5" squares of white fabric (backing and Front)
6.5" square of Wadding or Fusible fleece.
1 - 20" measuring 2.5" wide for binding.

See Below for video on Assembly Instructions

Binding Video: ▶ https://youtu.be/Qjzt_R1ga24

If you have any questions, Please email me at the following address, and I will help any way I can. askme.dds@gmail.com

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Happy Quilting and Crafting ") N

Monday, 21 January 2019

DDs Review Weekly Vlog - Alan's Pen making Quick unpick



DDs Review Weekly Vlog - Alan's Pen making Quick unpick

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Here at Darvanalee Designs Studio, we are addicted to books, patterns and products...So we thought what better way than to share with you the books, patterns and products we love by doing a Weekly Vlog - Review Style...The Product in this DDs Review Weekly video is a handcrafted Quick unpick and Taylor Awl ...this will give you an idea what you get for your money it cost about AU$24.00 to my door...So why not head over to Alan's Pen Making Facebook page and check out what they have on offer.
You can find them here ▶ https://bit.ly/2VzDLTC


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Thursday, 17 January 2019

How to make a Fabric Rotary Cutter Cover



How to make a Fabric Rotary Cutter Cover
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Here at Darvanalee Designs Studio, we love all things useful. We love to make things that we can use in our sewing room and while travelling...Click the measurements link above and get all your cutting instructions...So what will you learn in this Sewing Tutorial video, I will be showing you how to handcraft this usable Rotary Cutter Cover...It is a perfect way to keep your Rotary Cutter safe from damage when travelling. The Rotary Cutter Cover will also protect you when you are searching through your sewing supplies. You will learn how to curve your corners. How to attach a strap closure and how to use your pinking shears on curves... Let's get started.

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Happy Quilting and Crafting ") N

Wednesday, 9 January 2019

2019 Block of the Month - Foundation paper Piecing - Block 1




2019 Block of the Month - Foundation Paper Piecing - Block 1
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Website ▶ https://www.darvanaleedesignsstudio.com

Hi and welcome to Darvanalee Designs Studio 2019 Block of the Month Block #1 video, As the title suggests we are going to be working on block one. In this video, I will go over some of the tools that you will need...But don't worry I am not going to tell you to go out and buy more tools and products...instead, we are going to use the tools that we already have in our sewing rooms although I do have some links to our Website and Affiliate links to get some of what I use...We also talk about where you will find the blocks each month......and then every second Wednesday of the month for the next block in the series...There are 12 Blocks in total...So Let's Get Started.

If you have any Questions at all, please email me at askme.dds@gmail.com

If you have not done Foundation Paper piecing before... Check out this video 

below. Template Links can be found under the Video on YouTube.
Beginners Foundation Paper Piecing- How to make a Mug Rug: https://youtu.be/OUXCPeDqfZc


We also have some affiliate links to make shopping easier for you...
these are some or similar to what I use in my studio.
Rotary Cutter:▶ https://bit.ly/2qHbWKG
Rotary Cutter Blades:▶ https://bit.ly/2TrLqS9
Quilt Rulers:▶ https://bit.ly/2PT28M8
Best Press:▶ http://shrsl.com/1dgu4
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Hand Presser: ▶ http://shrsl.com/1dgt2
Glue Pen: :▶ https://bit.ly/2F5pOXN

Block #1 


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Happy Quilting and Crafting ") N

Tuesday, 8 January 2019

DDs Review Weekly Vlog -Book Review - Quilt Petite by Sedif Imer



DDs Review Weekly Vlog -Book Review - Quilt Petite by Sedif Imer
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Here at Darvanalee Designs Studio, we are addicted to books, patterns and products. Especially crafting and Quilting books...So we thought we would start to share some of our Books off our Bookshelf...So we thought what better way than to share with you the books, patterns and products we love by doing a Weekly Vlog - Review Style...

The book in this DDs Review Weekly video is called Quilt Petite By Sedif Imer, It was first published in 2016 by Tuva Publishing. And it contains some beautiful projects for you to try, there are 18 in total to work on ... 
Everything from table toppers to mini quilts there is something for everyone...
So let's take a look inside...this will give you an idea what you get for your money...We have this listed on our website if you are wanting to purchase the book we also have an affiliate link above for you too...

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Saturday, 5 January 2019

2019 Block of the Month - Foundation Paper Piecing - Introduction


2019 Block of the Month - Foundation Paper Piecing - Introduction
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Website ▶ https://www.darvanaleedesignsstudio.com

Hi and Welcome to Darvanalee Designs Studio 2019 Block of the Month Introduction video, As the title suggests we are going to be doing a block a month for from January 9th till December 2019, with the final video being the assembly of the quilt...In this video, I will go over some of the tools that you will need...But don't worry I am not going to tell you to go out and buy more tools and products...instead we are going to use the tools that we already have in our sewing rooms...we cover how much Fabric you need I have included below the measurements in yards as well as meterage...We also talk about where you will find the blocks each month...So sit back relax and take some notes on what you need, and I will see you all next week January 9th for our 1st block...and then every second Wednesday of the month for the next block in the series...There are 12 Blocks in total...


So Let's Get Started.

If you have any Questions at all, please email me at
askme.dds@gmail.com


Beginners Foundation Paper Piecing- How to make a Mug Rug: https://youtu.be/OUXCPeDqfZc


We also have some affiliate links to make shopping easier for you...
these are some or similar to what I use in my studio.
Rotary Cutter:▶ https://bit.ly/2qHbWKG
Rotary Cutter Blades:▶ https://bit.ly/2TrLqS9
Quilt Rulers:▶ https://bit.ly/2PT28M8
Best Press:▶ http://shrsl.com/1dgu4
Pins: ▶https://bit.ly/2BUV8p1
Antique Thread Snips: ▶ https://bit.ly/2DBJvGM
Add a Quarter Ruler: ▶ http://shrsl.com/1dgtc
Hand Presser: ▶ http://shrsl.com/1dgt2
Glue Pen: :▶ https://bit.ly/2F5pOXN



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Here at DDs, we Love, and I mean Love seeing what you are making off the channel. You can share your creations with a creative and supportive community on our Facebook group you can join here.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502137273519583/