Category Archives: How To

March is National Quilt Month!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Luv2Sew

In honor of National Quilt Month and the upcoming National Quilt Day on March 20th, Havel’s Sewing would like to share a few quick links to some of our favorite quilt designers’ pattern shops. Thimble Blossoms Cherry House Quilts The … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Options for Your Sewing Space

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Luv2Sew

One fantastic tool of the trade is a flannel design wall.  Your fabric clings to flannel so you can arrange quilt blocks or other projects to determine optimal fabric arrangements.  Most quilt shops will have at least one in their … Continue reading →

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Ways to Recycle Your Fabric Scraps

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Luv2Sew

Besides your usual stash of fabrics, I’m sure all you avid sewists have a stash of scraps leftover from various projects.  But what do you do with those scraps?  Leave them in a bin and forget about them?  Well, here’s … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Bias Tape

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Luv2Sew

‘Tis the season to make holiday banners, gift quilts and other crafty projects for which you’ll need bias tape.  Havel’s Sewing has found a handy tutorial for those who want to sew their own.  And, for those who have too … Continue reading →

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Try a T-Shirt Quilt

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Luv2Sew

Do you have a drawer full of t-shirts you no longer wear but can’t bring yourself to toss them out? Maybe you have a box full of concert t-shirts from college in your basement or a bag full of sport … Continue reading →

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