Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters

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:

12 Tips for Sewing with Bias Edges

'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...

Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 4

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...

Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 3

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

Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 2

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

How to Calibrate Your Scant 1/4" Seam

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...

Giving your Rulers Grip

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...

Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 1

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...