Paper piecing is a wonderful technique. You can piece simple or intricate block patterns and even curves with high degrees of accuracy. But, it has one major downside–tearing out those tiny, tiny pieces of paper after sewing your blocks. I know that I always distorted the block when I tore out the paper. Fumble fingers! […]
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In this post, I have links to tutorials that you may find helpful and a short description of my first QAYG — Quilt As You Go Project. Faced Mitered Bindings! I love faced bindings for modern and art quilts. Making a Mitered Faced Binding had never occurred to me. Then I saw a posting by
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You top and backing are ready and now it’s time to get ready to quilt your latest project. But, first, we have to baste the 3 layers together. There are many techniques for basting quilts of all sizes. Here are some links to a few of my favorite techniques that do not require you to
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making a mitered quilt binding
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I decided that I would provide my readers with links to the Blogs of the 2018 Island Batik Ambassadors in one place and links to each of my projects. Scroll down this post to see the list of blogs by my creative Fellow Ambassadors. You will see many wonderful examples of what they are working
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The Island Batik challenge for March 2018 is to Try A New Technique! I chose to learn the 6 Minute Inset Circle Technique. Here’s my Island Batik 6 Minute Inset Circle Tutorial! As most of you know, in the past, I always cut my curved piecing freehand–no templates or pinning. My circle shapes aren’t ‘perfect’–they
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Wall quilt basting is much easier on the back and knees!! Here’s a quick tutorial on this method. I prefer wall quilt basting because I don’t have to bend down or kneel on the floor. And, I’ve had much better success–few or no wrinkles! Not a Spray Baster? If you prefer to pin baste your
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Here are some of my favorite quilt tools that help me save time and money….and keep my fingers safe! Do you have favorite tools? Post in the comments what it is and why you like it. NOTE: I purchased the items reviewed here with my own funds–no affiliate links. Check with your local quilt shop
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