The Order of Things
by lsmith | Dec 28, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Quilters have lots of ways to branch out from straight piecing. Some like to add a little bling or other dimensions to their projects, like applique, special dimensional fabric embellishments, embroidery, or other bling. Bling can include buttons, beads, ribbons,...
Take It Easy on the Curves
by lsmith | Dec 27, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Curves can be daunting, but they can be mastered with practice and following a few tips. Once you master them, you open a whole new world of quilting possibilities. When learning to make curves, start with large gentle curves and work your way to smaller ones. The...
Fuse It or Lose It
by lsmith | Dec 26, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Fusible applique is a quick and easy way to add pizzazz to a quilt. Most people think of raw edges when they hear fusible applique. Granted that is a beautiful use for the fusible, but it isn’t the only one. There is so much more to know about fusible. First,...
Stitch and Flip
by lsmith | Dec 21, 2022 | Pieced Quilts, Quilting Tips
Stitch and flip is a great technique to use for triangular pieces. With stitch and flip, you sew on the diagonal and then trim the excess. The benefit of this technique is it minimizes potential for stretching and warping. The downside is that the procedure is not the...