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15 Quilting Tips I’ve Learned in 15 Years of Quilting

July 2, 2015 8 Comments

Quilting tips

I still remember the first day I browsed quilting pages on Internet. It was 15 years ago! And the quilting world was very different than what it is now. I remember someone telling me a few times: "You will be bored soon! You will give up"! Well, I am happy that 15 years later, I still quilt and more important, I still ENJOY quilting. And this is amazing because these were 15 years of lonely … [Read more...]

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Finishing a Dresden Fan/Plate Block- the easy way!

March 6, 2015 9 Comments

Tips for finishing the Dresden Fan Plate block

Any Dresden Fan/Plate block comes with a hole in the center. Usually it is covered with a circle that is appliqued over it. Finding the exact center of a block is not fun and it takes time. Out of necessity, here is how I thought to transform this annoying task into something quick and fun. First, I don't like circles! If they aren't PERFECT, you immediately notice the imperfections.  So … [Read more...]

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Tips for piecing Dresden Fan Plate Blocks

March 5, 2015 7 Comments

Tips for piecing Dresden Fan Plate blocks

Dresden Fan/Plate is a very fun block. If you sew this block for the first time, here are a few things I noticed while piecing my recent Dresden blocks. They will make your piecing more accurate and FUN- the most important thing!! The ruler There are many rulers on the market for the Dresden Fan/Plate blocks. They have different angles and the blocks require a different number of wedges. I … [Read more...]

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Multicolor Free Motion Quilting

November 5, 2014 20 Comments

Quick and Easy Multicolor Free Motion Quilting

I am happy to share with you my latest quilt! This is the  mini version of my pattern- the flower sphere measures 15'' and the quilt is 25''. It was a quick  quilt to sew- if you already bought my pattern, I highly recommend to start with this version. I love the color palette and the quilting. This multi-color free motion quilting is new to me. It takes less time than you expect and it is easier … [Read more...]

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How to Sew Quilted Bags

September 23, 2014 19 Comments

Tips for sewing quilted bags

Learn to sew quilted bags-  if you are a quilter, then there is nothing easier than this! These are cheaper versions of the bags made with interfacing (because you probably already have some batting scraps). Learn a few tricks and sew quilted bags with a professional look and a long life! NOTE You need to follow a pattern. This tutorial will show you how to prepare the pieces of your … [Read more...]

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The best needles for quilting

September 10, 2014 22 Comments

best needles for quilting

What are the best needles for quilting? Topstitch needles Years ago I started  using topstitch needles for free motion quilting and it made a huge difference in my quilting. One of the major frustration when free motion quilting is thread breaking. You will LOVE or HATE free motion quilting - it depends on  how often your thread breaks. I hated it many times, but as long as we stitch - we try … [Read more...]

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How to quilt spaced pebbles

August 16, 2014 17 Comments

quilt spaced pebbles

Learn to quilt spaced pebbles It's easy- but time consuming as all the pebbles! And it takes a lot of thread! More than you think! Start stitching the pebble as usual. Then outline the first stitching with a new stitching, close to the previous one, but not on top of it. Repeat 3-4 times. Then start a new pebble, leaving enough space between them so they don't overlap. It's fun and … [Read more...]

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Washable markers for quilting

July 6, 2014 9 Comments

washable markers for quilting

Did you find the "perfect" washable markers for quilting? In the past I rarely used markers for my quilts. The ones specifically designed for quilting were expensive and I had to order them abroad. Now I can find them in Romania too but they are still expensive. This reason and the fact that marking a quilt top for quilting takes time made me completely ignore this option. Then a little  … [Read more...]

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Tips for Quilting with Thick Thread

June 3, 2014 20 Comments

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Let's see some tips for free motion quilting with very thick thread. After I bought the fabric and thread for a wholecloth quilt I thought that I am ready to start! Actually, I wasn't prepared at all! I did not want to wait even one more day and I started the adventure of a wholecloth quilt quilted with Aurifil 12 wt thread. Click on the picture below to learn more about this … [Read more...]

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Floral Quilt Tutorial

March 31, 2014 13 Comments

Floral quilt tutorial

I am happy to share a new idea with you- a floral quilt tutorial! I wasn't prepared for a new tutorial, I wanted only a new free design for my newsletter subscribers. And I designed this block. Then I thought that a few guidelines on how to sew this would be great too. Then I thought that the way these blocks are constructed is cool and I can't keep it secret on the blog. So here is an … [Read more...]

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