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Zigzag fun and a quilting tip

November 1, 2021 Leave a Comment

A quilting tip

One-strip zigzag...Yes, the fabric you use matters. Two-strip zigzag... Three-strip zigzag... Why not a four-strip zigzag? If you bought the pattern, you know the technique and you can use it in so many ways! I just had to make a sample using a gradation fabric (Gelato). I had fabric only for this piece... I quilted straight lines with the walking foot... … [Read more...]

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Half square triangles – a tip and some formulas

October 9, 2021 7 Comments

Any quilter knows how to make half square triangles (HST), and there are several techniques that you can use, depending on the number of units  you need and the size of initial squares you have on hand. You can make 2, 4 and even 8 units at once- obviously, for 8 units you need bigger squares than for 2 units. I needed sets of 4 HSTs made from the same fabrics so I used the technique that makes … [Read more...]

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10 Quilting Mistakes I made as a beginner and how to avoid them

July 29, 2019 11 Comments

10 Quilting Mistakes I made as a beginner

As long as we  quilt, we make mistakes but fortunately, we learn best from mistakes. But some mistakes can be avoided, that's why I thought to share with you some of mine! Some of them are from my first months of quilting, so if you are a beginning quilter, I hope you will find something helpful. 1. Not pre-washing, starching and pressing fabric before starting a project. It looks like an … [Read more...]

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Quick Christmas Quilts and a Trick!

November 29, 2018 1 Comment

Quick Christmas Quilts

These are my new quick Christmas quilts- patterns here. You see they come in pairs... It was DOUBLE FUN but NOT DOUBLE WORK! The designs and the techniques  I used just REWARD you with applique pieces for a second quilt- without any effort from your part, without additional fabric or time. All you need is one more background fabric. The pieces are small - 14'', and SO … [Read more...]

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English Paper Piecing Tips

October 24, 2018 4 Comments

English paper piecing tips

Who doesn't love a few English paper piecing tips? Here is what I learned only from sewing these little samples for my pattern Summer Sorbet :  a patchwork pattern that includes 3 designs for English paper piecing. Pre-washing fabric It is best to pre-wash the fabric for English paper piecing; you want to be able to easily fold and crease the fabric over the paper. A crisp fabric will … [Read more...]

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How to sew faux trapunto

October 14, 2018 2 Comments

Quilting tips - faux trapunto - or what you can do with two layers of batting. #freemotionquilting #trapunto

Do you quilt with two layers of batting? For this quilt-as-you-go quilt I used for some blocks cotton+a fluffy polyester batting and this gives such a wonderful definition to my quilting. But this time I wanted to use cotton+wool and I wanted to mimic the trapunto look without stitching trapunto. So here is a small faux-trapunto sample. I traced the design on fabric and outlined it several … [Read more...]

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Better Organized Quilter

October 9, 2017 14 Comments

Hello friends! I know for sure that all quilters are addicted to colors! And some are addicted to rainbow, right? With fabric and thread available in so many colors, don't you find overwhelming when it is time to make an order? When you can choose thread from 100 colors or fabric from 300 colors, how do you know that you order the exact colors you need? A few years ago I bought a rainbow … [Read more...]

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Nesting seams – flat quilt tops and accurate piecing

January 6, 2017 8 Comments

Nesting seams quilts

How do you keep the patchwork quilt tops flat? With the proper pressing of the seams. Some quilters prefer to press their seams open; for many patterns, it's a great option. I am not a fan, I do it only when it is absolutely necessary.  I prefer pressing to one side. But for the easiest and quickest patchwork quilt a beginner quilter could sew (click here to see the quilt), nesting … [Read more...]

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The easiest way to choose colors for your quilts

February 29, 2016 3 Comments

how to choose colors for quilts

Sometimes, choosing colors for our next quilt seems overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Here is an easy way to select colors for a successful color palette. Find inspiration on specialized website sites, like Design Seeds. We, quilters, love colors and I am sure you could spend hours on this website, admiring color palettes and choosing the best one for your next project. As you … [Read more...]

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Easy fussy cutting- quick quilting tips

December 1, 2015 4 Comments

How many times we don't even try something new because we don't have the right tool on hand? And many times it's because we don't know the right information. I know that for years I wasn't interested in applique because I did not have a reliable water soluble marker (now I found the perfect markers and I can't stop designing applique quilts and patterns). I also know that I constantly avoid … [Read more...]

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