Quilting How-To Archive
Quilting How-To
Even Minor Variations Along a Seam Can Lead to Problems! Quilt blocks and tops go together so much better when you’re able to sew a consistent 1/4″ seam.
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There’s no Waste with This Method! Flying Geese units, like half-square triangles, are basic building blocks for many quilts. In some quilt blocks, like many star blocks, the
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Extend the Life of Rulers, Templates and Even Your Sewing Machine! If you look around your sewing room you’ll likely find plastic rulers, templates and maybe even a
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Minimal Cutting, One Quick Seam, and You’re Done (It’s Not What You’re Thinking)! Finally! Your top is pieced and you’re ready to quilt it. But, first, you need
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Baste, Store and Ship Quilts – and More! Creative quilters have developed many uses for inexpensive pool noodles (and pipe insulation – look for either at the hardware,
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You May Already Have Some of This in Your Sewing Room or Kitchen! One of the drawbacks of fusible applique is that it’s all too easy to get
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Add Complexity to Your Quilts with Strategic Cutting! Many quilters think of fussy cutting as a way of featuring a particular motif within a patch of fabric. Chances
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Here Are Many Great Tips for Both New and Experienced Quilters! Do you sometimes get Vs and Ws while cutting strips from folded fabric? Have you tried using
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This is an Excellent Overview of Quilt Fabric and Terms, Too! Folding fabric a particular way when you get it home will save you time when inspiration strikes.
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This Easy Method is Quick and Doesn’t Require Pins or Hand Sewing! Once your quilt top is ready for layering you need to baste it to the batting
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How to Use This Must-Have Tool for Straight Line Quilting! If you’re new to quilting, or even if you’ve been quilting for awhile, straight line machine quilting is
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An Unexpected and Ingenious Solution for Sliding Rulers! If you’ve been quilting for awhile you probably have experienced what happens when rulers slide while you’re cutting. It’s not
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Here’s How to Get Started and Complete Your First Quilt! Time and again we find comments on our Facebook page from visitors saying “Gee, I wish I could
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