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Set Up a Cutting Table That's Easy on Your Back 22 Aug 2013 | 03:16 pm
Quilters often use typical folding tables to cut our fabric, and for many of us, those table are too short and result in aching backs. Quilters have devised lots of solutions to the problem, and some ...
A Joyous Celebration Quilt Pattern 21 Aug 2013 | 07:33 pm
This little quilt goes together quickly, thanks to speed piecing techniques. It's made with star quilt blocks and Snowballs, and at first glance might appear to have blocks that are set on-point. They...
Learn How to Make a String Quilt 19 Aug 2013 | 04:39 pm
String quilting is a free-form way to make foundation pieced quilts. It's easy, and no two quilts or quilt blocks will be exactly the same -- and that's a good thing. Use your scraps to create a quilt...
Sew a Miniature Monkey Wrench Quilt 16 Aug 2013 | 12:52 pm
This little Monkey Wrench quilt finishes at about 23" x 29", and is made with Monkey Wrench quilt blocks in two color variations. Blocks are placed on point and separated by sashing and cornerstones, ...
Easy Sew and Turn Applique 15 Aug 2013 | 03:10 pm
Do you dread applique? Do you cringe at the thought of turning under narrow patch edges, and keeping them neatly folded while you sew? You aren't alone. I think more quilters are intimidated by that t...
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt Pattern 11 Aug 2013 | 05:28 pm
Here's a rag quilt pattern that was inspired by Carol G's tree quilt in our rag quilts photo gallery. Instructions show you how to stitch it two ways, as a rag quilt or as a non-rag miniature. The rag...
Festive Christmas Table Runner 7 Aug 2013 | 10:15 am
My Christmas-themed table runner measures approximately 14-1/4" x 42-1/2" before the borders are added, and they're optional, so you can sew the runner in any size that suits your needs. The direction...
Christmas Row Quilt Pattern 5 Aug 2013 | 12:16 pm
Get ready for the holidays with this Christmas quilt pattern. The quilt is designed with six rows of quilt blocks in three sizes. Rows are separated by patchwork, and a few separators include plain sa...
How to Calculate Yardage for a Quilt 5 Aug 2013 | 01:12 am
I write lots of patterns for the quilting site. Some are for entire quilts (or other projects) and some are quilt block patterns. Quilters use block patterns to organize swaps among friends. Others c...
How to Troubleshoot & Adjust Sewing Machine Tension 2 Aug 2013 | 10:25 am
Sometimes new quilters, especially people who haven't sewn other projects, are hesitant to adjust their sewing machine's tension settings. When you're sewing patchwork, you may not need to adjust tens...
