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Sew Half-Square Triangles Easier (and More Accurately!)
Half-square triangles are a common quilting unit, so you'll likely sew them for many patterns in your quilting life. But they're not...


Jan 20
5 Ways to Mark and Sew Diagonal Seams in Quilt Blocks
When sewing a quilt, your pattern instructions may direct you to mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of a fabric piece as a guide for...


Aug 4, 2024
How to Mark Quilts for Machine Quilting Using a Hera Marker
If you're a quilter who's finishing your projects on your domestic machine, the Hera marker may be your new best friend! The Hera marker...


May 25, 2024
The Summer of Finishes
Who's ready to make this summer a productive one in your sewing space? Join me from June-August as we tackle our pile of quilt tops that...


May 17, 2024
4 Reasons to Use a Flannel Sheet as Quilt Backing
A few years ago, I used a flannel sheet as a backing for a quilt and my whole life was changed! I'm a quilter who has a pile of...


May 17, 2024
Fussy-Cut Fabric Without a Specialty Ruler
Fussy cutting is a fun way to showcase favorite fabrics and large-scale prints in a quilt. This technique involves cutting an image on...


Apr 16, 2024
How to Add Custom Embroidery to Sewing Projects
We love adding embroidered accents to quilts! It gives your quilts a personalized touch and is a fun and easy way to incorporate handwork...


Dec 5, 2023
Turn an Antique Quilt Into Meaningful Ornaments
I do not come from a line of quilters. There was one quilt in my family before I took up the hobby and I am so happy that quilt made its...


Oct 29, 2023
Tips for Making Scrappy Quilts
When I first started quilting, I never saved scraps of fabric. As a beginning quilter, I was still learning to be comfortable with...


Aug 25, 2023
Trim Multiple Stitch-and-Flip Units At Once
Stitch-and-flip units are a great way to get angles in your sewing projects without needing to cut triangles. But with all the stitching,...
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