Rob Appell

Meet Rob Appell, a California native and passionate quilter. He caught the quilt pox while working in his mother's quilt shop, and taught himself to quilt. He's designed fabric for Free Spirit, quilts for Michael Miller, and hosted his own Youtube channel, Sew Well with Rob Appell. Now he's sharing his love of sewing and quilting with Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman, TX, check it out!

Build an Ironing Station for your sewing space!

Learn how to create a spacious ironing surface for your sewing room with expert guidance from renowned quilter, Rob Appell. In this comprehensive tutorial, Rob provides step-by-step instructions on how to construct a large ironing station using easily accessible materials. With just a 24" x 48" x 3/4" piece of plywood, some fabric, glue, a staple gun, and an antique ball-pin hammer, you can create a professional-grade ironing station that is perfect for pressing even the largest fabric pieces. Rob's instructions are easy to follow, and his helpful tips and tricks ensure that it will be durable and long-lasting.

How to add a sleeve to your quilt

Rob Appell has perfected the art of selecting fabrics for his quilts. In this video, he shares his techniques for choosing the perfect fabrics to achieve the desired impact for your quilt.

The video is perfect for quilters of all levels, and it begins by highlighting the importance of choosing fabrics that complement each other. Rob stresses that the colors and prints of fabrics must work well together to achieve the desired impact.

Rob then shares his approach to building fabric choices. He encourages quilters to start with a focus fabric, which can be a print or a solid color that sets the tone for the rest of the fabrics. From there, he walks viewers through selecting coordinating fabrics.

Alexander Henry Fabrics

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How to add a sleeve to your quilt

In this Youtube video, Rob Appell demonstrates a simple and straightforward method for adding a hanging sleeve to a quilt. A hanging sleeve is a strip of fabric attached to the back of a quilt that allows it to be hung on a wall or other display surface using a rod or dowel.

Rob provides clear and detailed instructions, making it easy for even novice quilters to follow along. He also shares some helpful tips for achieving a professional-looking finish, such as using a walking foot and pressing the fabric as you work.

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Make the Newport Star Table Runner - Sew Well with Rob Appell

Grab a Grab and Go kit and hit the road with Rob Appell for his first serious solar sewing adventure.

Rob Appell

Hi, my name is Rob Appell. I’m a California native, and it shows—surfing, hiking, and playing the guitar are at the top of my list, when I’m not behind a sewing machine. I have an awesome, supportive family. My wife and two kids are the center of my world. I love teaching people to sew and I’m jazzed to share my passion with you! If you’re wondering how I got started quilting, it all began when I was working in my mother’s quilt shop. I caught the quilt pox and there was no cure! I taught myself to quilt and my personal style emerged. Quilted seascapes became my trademark. After a few years, I started designing fabric for Free Spirit. Not much later, I was designing quilts for Michael Miller’s new fabric releases too. After that I spent four years as the host of the Man Sewing channel. Now I’m on to new adventures with Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman, TX. I am creating content on their Youtube Channel - Check it out! Sew Well with Rob Appell. It’s been amazing to reach out to all of you and share my love of sewing and quilting.

Thank you for being a part of this wild, creative journey!