Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters

Lean some easy tricks and habits to level-up your piecing game without slowing you down.

Why pressing your seams open is a GOOD THING!

Pressing your seams open is good for a lot of things, including precise piecing. Here are 3 reasons why:

Dec 4, 20233 min read

'Bias' is a dirty word in quilting. I'm always amazed at the lengths quilters go to avoid working with a bias edge. This usually means a...

Jul 28, 20225 min read

The 4th and final section of this series is all about alignment methods: How to get those perfect points. Assuming you've cut, sewn, and...

May 31, 20229 min read

Learn how to press properly so you don't undo all your efforts achieving precise cutting and sewing.

Apr 30, 20228 min read

This month's post is all about sewing precise seams; the second most important element of precision piecing. Almost all quilt patterns...

Mar 31, 20227 min read

Maybe you've heard about it before, or even know what it is, but have never actually sat down and calibrated your scant 1/4" seam...

Mar 31, 20225 min read

Acrylic quilting rulers are very smooth. That’s good for a lot of things, but it makes it easy for the ruler to slip when you're cutting...

Feb 28, 20222 min read

Don't you just love it when your points come together perfectly on the first try? It's not critical, but when it happens, it just gives...

Feb 28, 20229 min read