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11/16/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: For more perfect triangle squares, press the sewn triangles open before cutting them apart. This will help to prevent the triangles from stretching and it also stabilizes the bias edges. Happy quilting!

11/15/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Do you have plans to make a quilt for a baby girl? Make it extra special by purchasing some extra fabric and make a matching doll quilt for her. Happy quilting!

11/14/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Keep a spool of thread and its matching bobbin thread together with a twist tie. It not only takes the guesswork out of matching the thread to bobbin, it also keeps the same thread weights and manufacturers together. Happy quilting!

11/11/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Can’t find your stiletto? Guide those small edges and tabs through the sewing machine needle’s path with a wooden toothpick. Happy quilting!

11/10/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Before storing those extra pieces of batting, write down the measurement & attach it to the batting. Doing this will make it easier for the next time you’re looking for a piece of batting for a small project. Happy quilting!

11/09/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Organize your fabric strips by attaching them to a skirt hanger with multiple rungs. The strips hang neatly and are easily accessed while sewing. Happy quilting!

11/08/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Would you like help to manage ironing those long lengths of binding strips? Make an elastic band to fit the narrow end of your ironing board. The elastic band helps to hold the binding in place as you advance the strip while ironing. Happy quilting!

11/07/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: If you can position a small table next to your sewing machine, the added flat surface will help to ease the weight of the quilt as you sew or quilt your large projects. You can even use an ironing board for some extra surface space. Happy quilting!

11/05/2016

No More Crawling Around on the Floor to Layer Large Quilts! If you’ve ever had to layer up a quilt on the floor, you’ll really appreciate this ingenious method devised by Amelie Scott. She walks you through the steps for layering a large quilt on a small table. While the table she’s using in the …

11/04/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: Use a pedicure toe separator to store your bobbins. The bobbins will stay wound and you’ll be able to see the color of the thread. Happy quilting!

11/02/2016

Here's information for those of you who have asked how you can help Jamie Wallen with his heart wrenching loss of quilts and supples:

We have a HEART-ON for Jamie Wallen by Maddie Kertay | Nov 1, 2016 | 0 comments Dear BadAssers, by now many of you know that one of my darling quilt world friends Jamie Wallen of Quilter’s Apothecary has suffered a gut kick in the form of his trailer filled with all his Quilt Market stock, supplies…

11/02/2016

QUILTER'S TIP OF THE DAY: After using a seam ripper, place your project on a flat surface and slide an eraser along the former seam allowance. The eraser will collect those pesky little threads into a nice clump that picks up easily. Happy quilting!