Ever tried to sew a scrappy quilt with all your scraps and ran into trouble? This kind of wild scrap sewing was supposed to be effortless and still look fantastic, but - - hmmm - - it looks a bit like mud? Here are my secrets for All Colors In scrap quilts.
Read MoreSo, you’ve finished that special quilt. Hurrah! Now photograph it, while your enthusiasm is fresh. You don’t need a special camera or a professional set up to take good quilt photographs. I hope that these tips will inspire you to document your creativity in all its original glory. Your quilt is totally worth the trouble!
Read MoreThe main goal of scrap fabric organization is simple: Access. Here is my recipe for happy scrappy organization. What to save, when to trim and how to sort by color and scrap type, depending upon the size of your scrap collection.
Read MoreSo you’d like to try English Paper Piecing, but (understandably) don’t want to tackle a whole quilt project right from the start? Over the years, I’ve made a handful of short-term projects with the technique. These projects and resource links will help you figure out where to begin with EPP.
Read MoreTypically my fabric shopping process is indeed a thoughtful, intentional one. But not always. At times it’s good to simply be moved by the heart. Here’s how chance encounters and persistent attractions also play into my fabric shopping process.
Read MoreAs you delve deeper into the hobby of quilt making, you will build up some history with the craft. Soon you will find that there are are certain styles you’re drawn to again and again. Here’s how considering the past and the future can make you an extra smart shopper.
Read MoreMy fabric stash is my artist’s palette. I can only create with the colors and forms which I have on hand. What can I add that will help me create quilts from the heart? How can I express my truest self? What additions will spark joy?At the root of each answer is Color. That is why my fabric shopping always begins there.
Read MoreI love scrap quilts! Each one is special and totally unique. Here are some tips for planning a scrappy sampler quilt like Pas de Deux. Start with Your Scraps, Combine Colors, Develop a Theme and Avoid Total Overwhelm!
Read MoreIf your quilt-in-progress has blocks that interact with each other you need some way to stay organized so that everything will match up at the end. Don’t have a design wall? No worries. Here’s how to easily organize your quilt project so it can be packed away, while keeping everything where it should be.
Read MoreIf you find yourself losing steam after your patchwork quilt top is made, you’re not alone. But wait! Finishing that quilt is going to be soooo rewarding. Here are some ideas to help you push on to make that quilt backing.
Read MoreAfter attaching a border, have you ever noticed that the outer edges of your quilt are wavy? I’m going to show you how to fix that! Learn to sew a quilt border properly, without fullness.
Read MoreAre you considering sending your large quilt in for professional quilting service? Let's get it ready for longarm quilting. Here's how to prepare your quilt top and backing.
Read MoreYour batting choice will make a huge impact on how your quilts feels and washes. Batting can make a quilt feel puffy or flat, heavy or light, warm or just barely-there.
What kind of quilt do you want?
Read MoreWhat works best as backing for your big bed quilt? Here are some important considerations: substrate, fabric width, color and print.
Read MoreIs the quilting stage your biggest obstacle to finishing a large quilt? I'm not surprised! Even if you typically quilt your own quilts, finishing a big bed quilt is intimidating for good reason.
Read MoreAs soon as you try to choose a pattern for your bed quilt, you'll bump into the size question. To plan your ideal quilt size, you need a measuring tape, the bed in question and a note pad.
Read MoreIt's a pretty common scenario. You prepared a backing for your quilt top, with plans to quilt it at home. Now you've decided to send it out for longarm quilting, but the backing is slightly too small. What to do?
Read MoreWorking scraps into a rainbow is a classic approach to the scrap quilt. Want to make your own? Here are some tips for arranging your scraps in rainbow order.
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