When you’re new to quilting, you’re tempted to want to buy ALLLL the fabric – I know because I was like that, and at times I still am. And it makes sense, there are zillions of colors, patterns, textures and weight out there. And when you start touching them and they are so soft. Who… Continue reading Best Fabrics for Quilting
This is some great information I received from one of my customers. She needed to piece her backing but wanted the seam and pattern to match. So she found a wonderful site that gives great directions on just how to do that. She said it worked wonderfully. I have not tried it yet, but plan… Continue reading Matching Fabric Seams
I have not been a fan of using sheets for backings. Not that I have ever used a sheet as a backing, so no real experience , but only because I’ve always heard that its not a good idea. Well I had a customer want to bring me two t-shirt quilts and use… Continue reading Sheets as Backings
Acronyms and Definitions used in the Quilting World. BOM = Block of the Month DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine FQ = Fat Quarter FMQ= Free Motion Quilt HST = Half-Square Triangle LAQ= Long Arm Quilter LQS = Local Quilt Shop MAQ = Mid-Arm Quilter PhD = Projects half Done TGIF = Thank God It’s Finished! TOT =… Continue reading Acronyms and Definitions used by Quilters
For many quilts I piece, I like to use Jelly rolls, so I thought I’d share some tips for sewing with strips…jelly roll (or 2 1/2″ wide strips), honey buns (1 1/2″ wide strips), and even larger strips all save time for quilters. But there are some helpful tips that can help make your strip sewing more… Continue reading Cutting Jelly Rolls
