Quilting How-To Archive

Time-Saving Apps for Quilters

Quilting Digest | October 22, 2018

Most Are Free and Available for Android and Apple Devices! Most people, once they have a new smartphone or tablet, start exploring apps. There are so many helpful

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Two Ways to Bind a Quilt with Rickrack

Quilting Digest | October 20, 2018

Place it Inside the Binding or Along the Outer Edges! Rickrack adds such a delightful touch to quilts. And, there are so many ways to use it. One

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How to Remove Stray Threads Under a Quilt Top

Quilting Digest | October 18, 2018

No Need to Take the Quilt Apart! Have you ever basted a quilt and had it ready for quilting only to discover stray threads showing through from under

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How to Trim Large Blocks with a Small Ruler

Quilting Digest | October 16, 2018

Trim Accurately with a Ruler You Already Have! If you have a 12 1/2″ square ruler you probably use it often to square up standard sized blocks. But

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How to Use Sheets to Back Quilts

Quilting Digest | October 15, 2018

Choose Wisely and Enjoy the Benefits Sheets Have to Offer! While some quilters have always used sheets for backing, others were taught that sheets are big no-nos. With

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Try These Tips to Get and Stay Motivated

Quilting Digest | October 13, 2018

A Consistent Sewing Habit Produces Big Results! Do you sometimes find it hard to get yourself into the sewing room? Don’t feel bad if days, weeks or even

Create a Super Spiral for an Interesting Quilted Finish

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Create a Wonderful Finish with a Super Spiral

Quilting Digest | October 12, 2018

Use a Walking Foot, or FMQ if You Prefer! Are you looking for a new and interesting all-over quilting design? Consider quilting a big spiral. It will give

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How to Clean an Heirloom Quilt

Quilting Digest | October 11, 2018

Guidelines for Those Special Quilts, Both Old and New! Many of the quilts you make are probably for everyday use. Baby quilts, throws and some bed quilts require

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Tips for Producing Better Quilt Borders

Quilting Digest | October 9, 2018

Achieve Flat, Smooth Borders Every Time! Do you find yourself rushing through the borders just to have a quilt top done? Don’t. After all the time you’ve put

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Make a Good Quilt Even Better with These 10 Tips

Quilting Digest | October 6, 2018

It’s All In the Details! Whether you want to enter shows or simply make quilts for you and your family to enjoy, a bit of extra attention to

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Tips for Meandering When Stipple Quilting

Quilting Digest | October 5, 2018

No More Getting Stuck in Corners or Having to Cross Over! Stipple quilting looks simple, and it actually is, yet many quilters have a hard time mastering it.

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Save Time Sewing Blocks and Borders Into Quilt Tops

Quilting Digest | October 4, 2018

The Sewing is Easier, Too! Once the blocks for a quilt are all completed the fun really begins. You’ll soon have those blocks sewn together and the borders

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