Unless you plan to wing your quilting, you will probably have to mark the top in some manner. This way you have physical marks to follow. We’re looking at marking your quilts for quilting in this article. Quilt Marking Tools What is Marking? Marking is placing physical marks on your quilt top which can be […]
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Have you ever found yourself unsure of which needle to use to piece or quilt? You are not alone. Keep reading to find out which needle to use and when. Ultimate Guide to Sewing Machine Needles Universal Needles If you are sewing with the needle that came with your machine, chances are you are sewing
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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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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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Newer quilters can be easily confused by the two types of rulers used in making quilts: a. cutting rulers and b. quilting rulers. They are not the same and could not be more different due to the jobs they perform and their thickness. Let’s talk about it. Cutting Rulers vs. Quilting Rulers – Everything you
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An iron is an essential tool for quilters, but which one to buy can be a big conundrum. In this article I share what you need to look for and what to avoid when purchasing an iron for quilting. How to Choose an Iron Start With What you Have I never want new quilters to
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There is definitely a learning curve to cutting fabric for quilting and having the right tools will help you a lot. Today I’m examining self-healing cutting mats. Everything you Need to Know About Self-Healing Cutting Mats What is a Self-Healing Cutting Mat? A self-healing cutting mat is made from layers of materials that have been
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