Tips and Tutorials

Aha! Moments

In January 2014 I decided to write several posts about revelations in my quilting journey.  These are "Aha!" moments, tips, or methods I figured out, or learned in a class, from a TV show (back in the days of HGTV's "Simply Quilts" with Alex Anderson), or from a book.  The important thing is that these methods, tips or tricks changed my quilting life!  Click on a title and it will take you to the post.

1.  Book It!
2.  The Value of Viewing a Quilt in Semi-Darkness
3.  Stick It To Ya!
4.  Benefits of a Board
5.  Love Those Labels
6.  Binding
7.  Needles
8.  Reverse Sewing, aka Ripping
9.  Quilting in Thirds
10.  Markers 

Three-Quarter Patch Tote - bag-making tips, many specific to this Craftsy pattern

Tutorials

Spray-Basting a Quilt

Attaching a Hanging Sleeve

Attaching a Continuous Binding

Constructing Bag Handles - Two methods; no turning needed!

Flying Geese - Make 4 at once! 

How to Cut HST Trimming Time in Half

Twirling Seams and Cutting Backwards

Yoga Mat Tote Bag

Itty Bitty Knitting Bag

Rounded Edge Small Bag

Whirling Star Block

House Block

Binding Tutorial Take 2!

Make 2.5" HST units by cutting HSTs from a 2.5" strip

Flanged Binding 2 1/4" Tutorial

Cat mat Tutorial #1

Cat mat #2 Tutorial

Paper-piecing Without Sewing Through the Paper

Leanin' Tree Mug Rugs

Galentine's Day Mug Rugs

Another quick cat mat

Trimming HSTs, two at a time

HRT Tutorial - no papers, no special rulers

Floral FMQ meander

Mug Cosies

Smooches - A Heart Quilt Tutorial