Ah, a new quilt! Starting one is the very best sewing treat, wouldn’t you say? I already knew I wanted to work with diamonds and before long had gathered a pile of fabrics to cut. I began confidently cutting only to find that diamonds aren’t as easy as I thought.
Read MoreJacob’s Ladder has a few variations, but this one is made up of 4-patch blocks and HST blocks. Fortunately we were tipped to start the 4-patch blocks by sewing two long strips together. Then we subcut the already-sewn strips to quickly create pairs of squares. That’s strip-piecing - efficient, but easy to forget to do!
Read MoreHave you tried web piecing? It is an advanced variation on chain piecing that is ideal for joining lots of small pieces while keeping everything in order. The method takes some getting used to, but it is certainly worth it! I just learned how to web piece from Steffi @Quiltwerke, via her Tilda Quilt highlight reel.
Read MoreNotice any of these challenges when you sew a log cabin quilt block: logs are too small/too big, block isn’t square, or block is too small? These tips will help you do a little better, when you sew your next log cabin block.
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.
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