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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


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...
Jul 28, 20225 min read


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...
May 31, 20229 min read


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.
Apr 30, 20228 min read


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...
Mar 31, 20227 min read


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...
Mar 31, 20225 min read


Half-Square Triangles by the Strip
Personally, I used to hate sewing half-square triangles (HSTs). There are some beautiful quilt patterns made almost exclusively from...
Mar 19, 20223 min read


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...
Feb 28, 20222 min read


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...
Feb 28, 20229 min read


Paper template cutting simplified
Using paper templates to cut non-standard pieces is a great way to create non-traditional quilt blocks. However, it can be INCREDIBLY...
Nov 28, 20212 min read


The hang pin technique for perfect points
While perfect points aren't necessary for a beautiful quilt, it's extra nice when everything lines up seamlessly. The best tip I have to...
Nov 28, 20214 min read
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