Category Archives: For Beginners in Sewing

5 Common Mistakes of Beginning Quilters

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Luv2Sew

By Holly Hanover No matter what type of sewing you’re in the mood to undertake, (quilting, dressmaking, mending, etc) there is one resounding truth that encompasses each and every element of the craft: mistakes will be made. Even the most … Continue reading →

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The Scrap Quilt

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Luv2Sew

A Nine-Patch Variation By Terry White   Using the same easy nine-patch block, you can make an entirely different quilt. In this quilt, there are no lattice strips, so the blocks make an allover design. I used blue and yellow. … Continue reading →

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Machine Applique: Avoid These 3 Mistakes

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Luv2Sew

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

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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Essential Materials for the Beginning Quilter ~ by Terry White

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Luv2Sew

The Best Battings For Your First Quilts Batting is the inner layer between the top of the quilt and the back of the quilt. It is this stuffing that makes a quilt a quilt, and not a blanket. There is … Continue reading →

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