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
