Have you ever thought about making a t-shirt quilt. Many people commemorate periods in their lives by repurposing old t-shirts into a fun quilt. Let’s look at how to make a t-shirt quilt. T-Shirt Quilt – Sew Much Fun! What is a T-Shirt Quilt According to The Quilt Show, “t-shirt quilts are made using the […]
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Free motion quilting is a type of quilting done on both domestic sewing machines as well as long arm machines. It requires some practice to get good at and looks much easier on video than it is. Let’s look at how to get ready to free motion quilt. Get Ready for Free Motion Quilting What
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Have you ever wondered what makes a quilt a quilt? I have seen quilts called blankets many times. There are a few differences and a quilt is not just a blanket. What is a Quilt? Quilt is defined as: “a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place
Do you find the sheer volume of quilting tools on the market overwhelming? In order to save you money, I am looking at the quilting tools I regret buying, so you won’t have to make the same mistake. Quilting Tools I Regret Buying Omnigrip Rulers I first purchased Omnigrip rulers in 2003 when I learned
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This week I’m looking at Quilting Tools That Don’t Suck. These are four things that have been used extensively by me and put through their paces. Let’s take a look. Quilting Tools That Don’t Suck Creative Grids Rulers Before Creative Grids rulers came on the market I used another brand and struggled to cut correctly
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If you are a newer quilter, do you know which rulers you should be investing in? When I started quilting 22 years ago I started out with one ruler and built my collection over time. Let’s look at quilting rulers. Stop Quilt Ruler Regret Before It Starts Cutting Rulers Before we get started I wanted
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Whether you are a new quilter or have been quilting for a while, choosing the best rotary cutter for you is an important decision. The best rotary cutter for me, may not be the best rotary cutter for you. Let’s talk about it. Discover the Best Rotary Cutter For You Rotary Cutter vs. Scissors Before
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It has been a few years since the tailor’s clapper first hit the quilting market. What looks like just a piece of wood, works so well to flatten quilting seams, better than an iron alone. Let me show you how. How to Use a Tailor’s Clapper for Better Seam Pressing What is a Tailor’s Clapper?
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If you have difficulty cutting accurately or have problems with your hands, purchasing an Accuquilt cutting machine can transform your quilting process. The best thing about Accuquilt is you can cut 6 layers of quilting cotton fabric at a time which is a big timesaver. We’re looking at all things Accuquilt today. How Accuquilt Can
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Choosing a sewing machine can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many machines on the market at different price points. Where do you start? Let me help you choose your new machine. How to Choose a Sewing Machine Buying a sewing machine doesn’t have to be a week’s long research project. However, my first
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