Tips & Tricks Archives - Page 4 of 5

Quilting Tips: Strip Piecing

Posted on January 27, 2015
by Karen S.
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Hello Quilters! Quilt Block kits have pre-cut pieces that are ready to sew, but that doesn't mean we aren't up to date with new and time saving methods. Our designers will occasionally use strip piecing when they write the instructions. In Indigo Square Block 2,…

Hexagon Piecing

Posted on January 23, 2015
by Karen S.
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Is it Winter where you are? Are you spending most of your days, nights, or weekends in front of your sewing machine? Let's get you back in the family room with easy hexagon English paper piecing. You can cozy up in front of the TV…

Quilting Tips: Nesting Seams

Posted on January 20, 2015
by Karen S.
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Hello Quilters! Do you feel ‘lucky’ if you have nicely matched intersections? Luck is finding an empty parking spot in front of the store on a rainy day. Perfect patchwork takes some practice, not luck, and you will get better with time. Matching intersections can…

Quilting Tips: Seam Allowance

Posted on January 15, 2015
by Karen S.
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Hello Quilters! We're starting a series of tips and techniques over the next few weeks. These are shared from our Quilt Blocks instructions, where so many quilters get their start. So if you're a beginner or have some experience, join us to improve your skills.…

Flannel Quilt Tips

Posted on December 10, 2014
by Karen S.
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The Recycled Denim & Flannel Quilt is one of our most popular projects ever! The design has no intersections to match, is a nice 64” x 72” size, and best of all – is made with two 5-piece fat quarter flannel bundles and denim from…

Quilt Retreats

Posted on October 24, 2014
by Karen S.
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The quilt retreat experience is all about fabric and friends. Usually, I have the opportunity to join in three or four a year, with 6 friends at a home, 30 at a small summer camp, and 300 at a conference center-hotel complex. If you haven’t…

Quilt Tips: Design Board

Posted on October 22, 2014
by Karen S.
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I just returned from the Quilters of South Carolina retreat. This state guild brings together quilters for communication and education; it is an amazing, creative, talented group! My class was about precision piecing and the perfect ¼” seam allowance. Our fabulous teacher made everyone in…

10 Tips Learned From Making My First Quilt

Posted on October 17, 2014
by Angela T.
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I mentioned Monday and yesterday I was working on my very first quilt. I haven't completed it yet, but I've definitely made it far enough to learn several valuable lessons. Karen's tips proved to be more helpful than I could have ever expected. Some of…

10 Tips For Your First Quilt From A Seasoned Quilter

Posted on October 13, 2014
by Angela T.
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Do you remember your first quilt? Or maybe you're still thinking about tackling that project. This week I will be attempting my very first quilt. I've always classified myself as more of a "crafter" but knew the time would come for me to try creating…

Butterfly Kisses Quilt Tips

Posted on September 17, 2014
by Karen S.
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Here’s a sweet little quilt using a pack of Fat Eighths and 2 1/2 yards of white for the quilt top. This quilt will go together quickly with the help of these few tips and tricks! The quilt I'm sharing with you all today uses…