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 MoreNext up: the Rectangular 18-Patch block. It’s a scrap-friendly quilt block that sews up fast via strip-piecing and sub-cutting. Here are my sewing tips and a batch of blocks for destined for charity as a do. Good Stitches collaborative quilt.
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 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 MoreAre you new to foundation paper piecing and itching to sew the Confetti quilt? The pattern is not written for beginners, but that needn’t stop you. Tips & Videos today for those new to this technique.
Read MoreI bet you’ve noticed that the background fabric is a big deal for this quilt. It makes a strong visual impact and you need a LOT of it for this scrappy adventure. Here is what to look for in a background fabric and some specific fabric suggestions.
Read MoreTips for a Softer Quilt! As a longarm quilter, I witness the transformation of many quilt tops into finished quilts. Would you like to know the secrets to creating a soft, cuddly quilt? These are the most important factors.
Read MoreSurprise! Today I’m sharing an excerpt from QuilterSpace, my online course for giving your sewing space a total makeover. Plus, check out Pam Sadler’s bright and Zen new space after her QuilterSpace journey!
Read MoreWould you like to invest in some good tools, but want to make sure you put your money where it matters? As a counter to 5 Tools Most Quilters Don’t Really Need, here is my short list of “extras” that really pack a punch.
Read MoreIn preparation for our big move, we’ve been simplifying and decluttering big time. In my sewing room, I cleared out miscellaneous tools that weren’t getting used often. Here are a few that I didn’t make the cut.
Read MoreThis time of year is ripe for new beginnings, for fresh starts. Could you use a little spring magic to spruce up your creative space?
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 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 MoreFor many of us, there is a pattern. A pattern of projects started and never finished. A pattern of aspirations and good intentions, followed by the frustration of never quite arriving.
Read MoreCutting your patchwork pieces all at once is much more efficient than cutting pieces block by block. How to stay organized and avoid making mistakes in the process? Here are some time-saving tips.
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