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PINKING SHEARS OR PINKING ROTARY BLADE?

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Luv2Sew

Quilting tips for your “Pinking” needs. By Holly Hanover In the world of quilting, finishing your seam allowances with “pinks” is a must in order to prevent fraying, enabling your hard work to last, and generally just make your life … Continue reading →

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SEWING TIPS WITH SUE HAUSMANN

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Luv2Sew

“Snip” Those Ends in the Bud! Do you ever need a great tool for snipping loose threads while sewing that prize winning quilt? Havel’s Dura-Snips will do the job, just ask, Sue! Havel’s Sewing did, and here are some tips … Continue reading →

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Sewing Tension

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Luv2Sew

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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How to Piece Your Quilt ~ by Terry White

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Luv2Sew

Lattice Strips and Sewing Sequence I have chosen to cut my lattice strips 2″ wide. When they are sewn in, the size will finish at1 1/2″ wide. I cut my first lattice strips the length of a block which is … Continue reading →

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How to Layout and Set Your Quilt

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Luv2Sew

Layout and Setting the Quilt By Terry White The layout of a quilt is when you decide where the blocks are going to go and how you will sew them together.Setting the quilt is when you set them in the … Continue reading →

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