Pressing vs Ironing?
by lsmith | Aug 8, 2019 | Quilting Tips
Ironing Pressing Have you every followed a quilt instruction that says to press your seams open for a half square triangle? If you were anything like me, you would pull out your steam iron, put it on the open seam, and run it up and down the length of the seam to make...Should I Wash Fabrics Before Quilting?
by lsmith | Aug 7, 2019 | Quilting Tips
There is a great debate amongst quilters – should I or shouldn’t I wash my fabrics before quilting? My answer is that it depends. I have a series of questions that may help you decide for yourself if the fabrics for your project should be washed before...
How to Survive and Thrive at a Quilt Show?
by lsmith | Jul 30, 2019 | Quilting Tips
With all of the projects I have on my plate, why would I attend a quilt show? I could spend that time and money toward finishing some of those projects… Quilt shows can provide inspiration, education and deals if you know where to find them. Well, this weekend,...
What Are Precuts?
by lsmith | Jul 26, 2019 | Quilting Tips
Have you ever read a pattern or visited a website and they mention precuts? Have you ever wondered what precuts are? Precuts are usually sets of fabric pieces assembled by the manufacturer, although shops may package their own as well. Precuts aren’t really kits...