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Category Archives: quilting tips
How to Audition Quilting Designs – Quilting Tip#7
Our last quilting tip explained how to audition your quilting threads. Today I am going to discuss how to audition quilting designs. Finding the designs Let’s start with ideas on where you can find quilting designs. For me this part … Continue reading
Audition your quilting threads – Quilting Tip #6
How do I audition my quilting threads? This is a common question asked by many quilters. With so many thread choices available today, it is no wonder we get confused. My answer: Take your time and experiment with a variety … Continue reading
Why you should prewash your quilting fabrics – Tip #5
The debate over whether or not you should prewash your quilting fabrics has been going on for years, and probably will continue indefinitely. There are strong points on both sides of this debate and the only one who can truly … Continue reading
Is there a difference between pressing and ironing? – Quilting tip #4
Most instructors and patterns tell you to press your seams as you sew your blocks together. But is there a difference between pressing and ironing? The difference between pressing and ironing begins with laundry: When you have a pile of … Continue reading
Proper storage for rotary cutting mats – Quilting Tip #3
One of the most widely used tools in a quilters sewing room (besides the sewing machine) is a rotary cutting mat. The rotary cutting mat is designed to work with a rotary cutter and special rulers to aide the quilter … Continue reading
What color thread do I use for piecing? Quilting tip #2
As a teacher I get asked lots of questions by new quilters. What seems obvious to me isn’t always the case for the beginner. Which was the case with this question. The question was: What color thread do I use … Continue reading
Making the perfect quilt sandwich – Quilting tip # 1
As a quilter I am constantly looking for “tips” to help improve my skills or knowledge of this wonderful hobby. When I find great tips I plan on sharing them with you. Since this is a new blog, we need … Continue reading
