Category Archives: Quilt Tips & Tutorials
Whole-Cloth Quilts and Mixed Patchwork Techniques in Quilt Competitions
Q: For a whole-cloth quilt, can I use a whole fabric which has a theme print on it (flowers, houses, etc.) and quilt it intricately as one piece and enter in this competition? A: The beauty of whole-cloth quilts is generally to be found in the quilting design and stitching. Continue reading
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New Free Tutorial: How to Store a Quilt
There is a new free tutorial on my blog: HOW TO STORE A QUILT. It gives concise advice, based on formal training and practical experience, on how best to store quilts for long periods of time, as well as how to fold and pack quilts for traveling. Continue reading
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Seamless Binding Success Story
I am in Nairobi, and a lady who lives across the street, April, is a friend, fellow quilter and member of the Kenya Quilt Guild. She rang me just now to tell me she had followed my tutorial for Seamless Quilt Binding, and that she was delighted with the outcome of her seamless bound quilt! Continue reading
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The Power of Influence
As artists, we often speak of inspiration and its sources. Often overlooked, however, is the power of influence. Continue reading
Filed under Quilt Teachers, Quilt Tips & Tutorials, Uncategorized, Women
Sexy Silken Secret
You want to sew with silk? Without the hassles of stabilizing first with fusible interfacing? Continue reading
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Sewing Up a Storm
There are two reasons I am having so much fun. First, I designed a simple but appealing new pattern which you can soon download for FREE. Second, I am finally using my new Bernina Quilter’s Edition 440, given to me recently by way of sponsorship on behalf of Bernina International and my good friends at The Woman Shop. Continue reading
3 Things Quilters Want Most and How to Get Them at Low Cost
Teaching design fundamentals to patchwork quilters for the past 10 years has given me some insights about what my students want (and need) most. Economic concerns are high and you may be surprised at how inexpensively you might acquire what you want and need for your quilting! Continue reading
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Quilting Q&A: New Feature!
Read this post, and then scroll down the page until you see the “Have a Question about Patchwork Quilting?” feature in the right hand sidebar. This feature gives you a great opportunity to ask me anything you want to know about quilting, thanks to Degree3! Continue reading
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