Quilting How-To Archive
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Use the Zipper Technique for Any Bag! This easy zippered pouch has so many uses and is super simple to make. In fact, these may be the best
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Block Them into the Perfect Size! If you’ve been quilting for long you surely know how important it is to ensure that all the blocks are square and
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This is Sure to Become Your Go-To Fabric Stabilizer! Every once in a while we come across a product that really gets our heads buzzing with creative ideas.
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No More Picking at Individual Stitches! Do you dread having to “unsew” seams? Sadly, a seam ripper is often a quilter’s best friend, as no matter how experienced
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Choose Between Three Variations! If half-square triangles are the primary workhorses of quilt design, quarter-square triangles (QSTs) come in at a close second. You’ll find these units in
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No Pins or Glue Needed Whenever This Tip Can be Used! One thing many quilters often struggle with is losing triangle points in seams. While there are a
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The Type and Size Can Make a Big Difference! Have you ever found yourself wondering which hand sewing needle to choose for a project? Or, do you tend
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Open Up a World of Design by Making Your Own! Do you have a special motif in mind for quilting your quilt? While you often can find templates
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Choose Among Several Designs! Do you want to give your quilt something extra? Consider a pieced border. Sawtooth, piano key and other pieced borders often provide just the
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It Helps to Know What Causes Puckering! Have you ever struggled with puckering while piecing? Lightly puckered seams will often “quilt out”, or at least become less noticeable
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Create Stunning Results with More Complex Designs! Strips of fabric woven together were used to create the top for this mini quilt. It’s a fun technique that’s well
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Put Leaders and Enders to Good Use! Do you have stacks of 2 1/2″ squares cut from leftovers ready to use in a project? Put them to good
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This Simple Method Will Become Your Go-To! Pillow covers can be constructed several different ways. The best methods allow the covers to be removed for washing and for
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