Quilting How-To
Easily Remove Paper from Fusible Web with This Tip
| June 4, 2018
No More Picking at Edges to Get the Paper to Release! Fusible web makes applique so much easier. Simply trace the desired shape onto the paper side of
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Try This Trick for More Accurately Pieced Strips
| June 2, 2018
Produce Perfectly Straight Seams and Strips of Consistent Widths! Have you ever had to piece strips together and been unable to produce finished strips of the exact same
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How Much Thread Does It Take to Quilt a Quilt?
| May 31, 2018
This Chart Will Give You a Good Idea! Have you ever been in the middle of quilting a quilt and run out of thread? Or have you purchased
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Two Methods for Easy, Accurate Nine-Patch Blocks
| May 30, 2018
Choose Based on Your Project! Nine-patch blocks are quilt design mainstays. Whether they are large or small, simple or complex, chances are you’ll need to make many of
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8 Free Motion Quilting Designs from One Movement
| May 29, 2018
Master One Movement and Open Up a World of Design! Free motion quilting is all about coordinating your movements with the speed of the machine. With a bit
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Tips for More Accurate Stitch And Flip
| May 27, 2018
Avoid Wonky Blocks with These Helps! Stitch and Flip is a tried and true technique that many quilters appreciate for the time it saves. Plus, you don’t need
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How to Identify the Fiber Content of Fabric
| May 23, 2018
One Simple Test Can Tell You Whether It’s Cotton or Something Else! When making a quilt, it’s important to know what fibers are used in the fabric. Quilters
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Accurately Trim Oversized Blocks with This Easy Tip
| May 22, 2018
Perfect for When Your Ruler Isn’t Large Enough! Oversized blocks are popular for many reasons but they can present challenges when it’s time to square and trim them.
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How to Combine Rulers for Wider Cuts
| May 21, 2018
A Great Tip for Your Quilter’s Toolbox! There are two ruler sizes that quilters reach for most often: 12 1/2″ square and 6″ or 6 1/2″ x 24″.
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Build a Stash You’ll Work From with These Tips
| May 20, 2018
A Little Planning Will Make Your Fabric Stash More Usable! Unless you’re one of those rare quilters who only buys fabric for a specific project, you probably have
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Time-Saving Methods for Stitch-And-Flip and HSTs
| May 19, 2018
Three Options to Choose From to Speed Up Piecing! Stitch-and-flip is a time-saving method that also yields accurate results. There’s no piecing of biased edges, as can happen
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Skip Pricey Adhesives with DIY Quilt Basting Spray
| May 17, 2018
It Works Just as Well Without Sticky Toxic Chemicals! Spray-basting is a popular method for basting quilts, as it goes much more quickly than pin or hand basting.
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Practice Free Motion Quilting with This DIY Device
| May 16, 2018
The Clever Reusable Tool Saves Time and Materials! The saying “Practice Makes Perfect” is especially true for free motion quilting. In fact, quilters often do many practice swatches
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