Quilting How-To
Pin Basting Made Easy
| October 25, 2018
Watch How to Baste Both a Small and Large Quilt! There are many methods for basting a quilt and it may take a bit of trail and error
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Time-Saving Apps for Quilters
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
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Create a Wonderful Finish with a Super Spiral
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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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