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Adding Curves & Texture: A Simple Technique to Elevate Your Quilt Blocks
Curves and texture can bring a whole new dimension to your quilting, transforming a flat block into a dynamic work of art. In this tutorial, we’ll explore a simple yet...
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Binding Strips Under Control
Learn this trick for keeping a long binding strip under control while sewing it to the quilt.
Read MoreLast Minute Quilting & Sewing Projects for Christmas
Wow! It's the week of Thanksgiving! How did that happen? I don't have the next tutorial finished yet but wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and show what I've...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Quarter Inch Seam Accurately
Today I thought I'd share some tips for sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance when piecing your quilt blocks. There are several things that can affect your seam allowance...
Read MoreBasic Quilting Supplies You Need to Begin Quilting
Do you get overwhelmed when you walk into a quilt shop and see all the supplies available? Here's a guide to the basic tools you need.
Read MoreHow to Make Striped Bias Binding for Your Next Quilt
Diagonally striped binding looks great on a quilt but unless you have diagonally striped fabric, bias binding is in order.
Read MoreHow Much Fabric Do I Need?
The most common question I get regarding my quilt block tutorials is "How much fabric do I need to make a ______ (insert size) size quilt with this block?" While...
Read MoreSewing the Centerpiece Tablemat
Today let's look at some parts of sewing the Centerpiece Tablemat together. This isn't my pattern so I can't give you all the info. The tablemat was Patchwork Parcel's September kit. It's...
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