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
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| 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
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| Yoga Mat Tote Bag |
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| Itty Bitty Knitting Bag |
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| Rounded Edge Small Bag |
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| Whirling Star Block |
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| House Block |
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| Binding Tutorial Take 2! |
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| Make 2.5" HST units by cutting HSTs from a 2.5" strip |
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| Flanged Binding 2 1/4" Tutorial |
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| Cat mat Tutorial #1 |
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| Cat mat #2 Tutorial |
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| Paper-piecing Without Sewing Through the Paper |
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| Leanin' Tree Mug Rugs |
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| Galentine's Day Mug Rugs |
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| Another quick cat mat |
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| Trimming HSTs, two at a time |
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| HRT Tutorial - no papers, no special rulers |
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| Mug Cosies |
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| Smooches - A Heart Quilt Tutorial |
I'm certain these are all priceless tips to quilters new & experienced alike!
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