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Pattern Tutorials

Conch Shell Quilt

You can almost hear the ocean when you gaze at the conch shell applique on a sea of blue hexagons. Free-motion stitching a …

Tips and Tricks

Using Color Value in Your Quilting

A little schooling is in order and I’ve found marvelous help from a variety of quilters. We’ll look at how to evaluate Color Value, then move on to using it in several gorgeous projects. Choosing fabrics and threads will be much more joyful once you’ve spent a little time learning...

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Beyond Basics

The basics of English Paper Piecing

Let me begin by saying that I love to sew! What kind of sewing? Well, I haven’t found a variety I haven’t liked yet, other than possibly mending.

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Tips and Tricks

Master the Perfect Quarter Inch Seam

“Stitch with a quarter inch seam.” Sounds simple doesn’t it? So, why are we often sobbing at the sewing machine while piecing our blocks? Beginners, if you’ve found yourself throwing your mis-shapen blocks across the room, this may fix your problems!

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Basics

Free Motion Quilting for Beginners

So, can we talk? It’s just us here. Have you wanted to try Free Motion Quilting, but freeze up every time you think about …

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Beyond Basics

Applique- More than Satin Stitching!

Appliqué can be done with most stitches in your sewing machine—straight, zigzag, blindhem, blanket stitch and most decorat …

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Pattern Tutorials

Custom Kitchen Hand Towels by Heather Jones

This is a quick and easy project to transform ordinary kitchen hand towels into beautiful custom towels that are both decorative and useful.