


#4705 Quilt Upcycling: Indigo and Zippers
The 4700 series of Love of Quilting is packed with inspiring projects, from an autumn-themed beauty and a timeless Lone Star classic, to large-scale patchwork and satisfying small designs. We’ll explore creative techniques like using a compensation plate for bulky seams, couching yarn for textured embellishments, and even dyeing quilts with indigo!
#4705 Quilt Upcycling: Indigo and Zippers
Season 2025 Episode 5 | 28m 0s | CC
This episode features guest Paige Plihal, a sewist, fabric dyer, and educator who has some fabulously fun techniques for share. We’ll start off by dyeing a ‘cutter quilt’ in an indigo bath, then move on to installing zippers and working with bulky seams. The end result is a wonderful belt bag that’s stylish and brings new life to un-salvageable quilts.
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