Monthly Archives: May 2012

Making A Crazy Quilt? 5 Mistakes To Avoid

Useful Tips So Your Crazy Quilt Doesn’t Drive You Crazy By Holly Hanover The first crazy quilt enthusiasts in Victorian times quickly became experts at using odd fabric scraps to create beautiful and useful works of art. Today, crazy quilting … Continue reading

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Machine Applique: Avoid These 3 Mistakes

Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes with Machine Applique By Holly Hanover   Working with a machine applique can be tricky depending on where you’re using it exactly, and especially when you are learning how to quilt. However, there are three … Continue reading

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Sewing Tension

It’s all about the Tension! or, Don’t Touch That Dial! by Liz Kettle Understanding your sewing machine’s tension system is the single most important thing you need to know to become an incredible stitching queen (or king). However, tension is … Continue reading

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