Speeding It Up

Speeding It Up

by | Dec 19, 2022 | Quilting Tips

Are you trying to get more done in less time or with less effort? I know I do. When quilting there are some good ways to speed up your quilting with a few simple techniques for chain piecing, strip piecing, and making multiple blocks at a time. Sometimes, making...
Keeping It Straight

Keeping It Straight

by | Dec 18, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks

Straight seams may seem like a not brainer. But anyone who has sewn two Width of Fabric (WOF) strips together can attest that keeping a long seam straight isn’t as easy as you may think. Here are a few tips for keeping those seams straight, which will help keep...
Cutting It Right

Cutting It Right

by | Dec 17, 2022 | Quilting Tips

Most projects, even precuts, will require some cutting. There are a few simple tips to keep your cutting frustrations to a minimum. How to Cut Most people cut their fabric folded in half, including fabric shops. This is fine, except that it doesn’t guarantee the...
Marking and Measuring

Marking and Measuring

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Quilting Tips

Unless you are making a whole cloth quilt or simply putting precuts together, you are most likely marking and/or measuring your quilt for cutting, sewing or quilting. This is a step most people don’t think too much about. Measuring When measuring, there are a...
To wash or not to wash?

To wash or not to wash?

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Quilting Tips

To wash or not to wash – that is the question that many quilters argue. I am on the fence on this one, as I do both! Here is my advice to you. Follow these simple rules to determine if you want to wash the fabric. Washable? The first question is if the material...