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 your blocks and quilt square. Cut […]
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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 cuts align with the weave of the fabric. To align […]
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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 few things to remember. First, do not include your selvedge when […]
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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 is […]
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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 pattern anyway and change the color […]
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“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 our best efforts, just don’t go as planned. When that happens, […]
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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 block is too SMALL! there are […]
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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 project to trying something new rather than dive […]
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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 and more importantly the correct […]
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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 any applique before, so I was […]
