As quilters we not only accumulate fabric and notions, but our shelves are full of awesome books that we can’t bear to part with. Check out some of my well-loved faves…
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Have you ever stood at a quilt show and wondered why some quilts hang perfectly straight and others have wavy borders? Or you may have even noticed that your own quilts look a little too rippley (is that even a word?!). There is a solution to this problem.
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Lengthwise, crosswise, bias grain…what does it all mean, especially for quilters? Join me to find out a little bit more about our medium of fabric.
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Sewing spaces are as different and varied as the people who work in them. I’m so proud of my sewing room now, but it didn’t always look this good. Maybe it will give you some ideas for your own special place…
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! Have you ever thought of entering a juried quilt show or been asked to show your work for a specific show? Here are the few pieces that I’ve been fortunate enough to have had shown.
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! This time it’s all about challenges specifically for the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild quilt shows held every 3 years.
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Expand your skill set and try something new…cutting multiple strip sets…at the same time! This wonderful technique is such a time saver, especially for patterns with a lot of repetition. Give it a try!
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! I have taken part in many quilt challenges in the past and they are sooooo much fun. Check out the following quilt guild challenges…maybe one of them will inspire you!
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Sometimes quilt blocks need to be separated to highlight the design of a quilt. Join me to find out all about sashing and maybe you might decide to do it on your next special quilt.
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Here are a couple of my favourite DIY projects from the last couple of years. Elbow grease and paint go a long way to make things gorgeous!
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I love DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. The satisfaction I get from taking something really ugly or badly in need of repair and making it look beautiful again really does it for me. With not much more than elbow grease, time and a few supplies you can also save a lot of money and prevent stuff from going into landfill. Win Win!
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I’m actually one of those strange people who enjoys applying binding to my quilts. That’s because I found a way, what I call my “best ever binding” that works perfectly for me…maybe it will work for you too!
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Who doesn’t love getting together with their buds to sew, sew, sew uninterrupted by kids, spouses, dogs, work and chores for days on end?! If you’ve never been on a quilt retreat you don’t know what you’re missing.
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We’re all guilty of using a blade long after it should have been retired. Some quilters don’t change their blades very often because they struggle with putting it back together again the proper way. Now you have no more excuses…follow along with me and change that blade once and for all!
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Scraps, scraps, and more scraps! They keep accumulating and we never seem to put a dent in them. Tame at least a part of your scrap pile with a couple of my ideas.
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Two of the most important skills for beginner quilters to learn are proper cutting and pressing techniques. When you have this great foundation the rest of your quilting journey will be so much easier and less frustrating. This post is all about proper pressing techniques.
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During your quilting journey you'll come across so many different quilt patterns, techniques to learn, and colour combinations to enjoy that it may be somewhat daunting. You’ll soon come to find your own area of expertise and enjoyment.
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Two of the most important skills for beginner quilters to learn are proper cutting and pressing techniques. When you have this great foundation the rest of your quilting journey will be so much easier and less frustrating. This post is all about proper cutting techniques.
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