Tutorial: gathering fabric

I have been reading a lot of sewing blogs. There is so much to learn and blogs are a great source for sharing creativity and learning little tricks. I am an avid follower of Gerties New Blog for Better Sewing (she is writing a book..YAY!) where she shared a link on her blog, which led me to thefamilyhomestead.com where this little tutorial lives. Today's featured tutorial is not my own but is so GENIUS that I had to share it with all of you.

 I recently shared this trick with my friend Lynn, who took it with her to a sewing class and everyone was very impressed. I have used this method of gathering fabric on a few skirts  and it really, really works! Right now I am working on two quilts one for my brother that I posted on my blog here and this yellow and gray number that I am making with the leftover fabric pennants from my wedding.  Thanks for looking. Love, Ms. Kate