Auditioning and Costume Changes for Color
Have you seen a quilt pattern you really like, but the colors or print are all wrong for you? I am sure you have. It is one of the reasons designers and fabric companies provide alternate colorways. Everyone has their own unique tastes. You are tempted to purchase the...
Oops There Goes Another One
“Next time you’re found, with your chin on the ground There a lot to be learned, so look around” – High Hopes by Eddie Hodges &, Frank Sinatra High hopes are what most of us have for our quilting projects. Sometimes those projects, despite...
Don’t Panic
We all make mistakes. It’s what we learn from those mistakes that is important. I am going to share a few of mine and what I have learned with regard to quilts, without necessarily resorting to the seam ripper! Or at least not too much. Too Small The finished...Try Something New
I am always experimenting. Trying something new. It doesn’t always turn out well, but I always learn something! Can you step out of your comfort zone and try something new? If so, I highly recommend starting low and going slow. By that, I mean, pick a small...Threading the Needle
The only debate that could be greater than cotton vs polyester thread in the quilting world is probably to pre-wash or not to pre-wash fabrics. I am not going to jump into either debate here. But I do want to share some information about how to pick the right thread...
Making Freezer Paper Templates
At my first quilt retreat years ago, I picked a small project which included log cabin blocks and applique. The log cabin would go together quickly and then I could ask some of my more experienced guild members for help with the applique part. I had never really done...
Quilt Math – Oh My
Some people really hate math, but love quilting. They like the artistic flair of quilting, but not the technical part. I must admit, I am a geek and trained engineer. So, I kind of like math. Scary – I know. Let me share a few math secrets to help make quilt...
Printing, Copying and Adjusting Quilt Patterns
If you use templates or foundation when you quilt, understanding proper copying and printing is extremely important. It can mean the difference between correctly sized blocks or frustration. The first step is to understand why printers and copiers don’t print to...
