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1. Strip Piecing Quilt Patches & Blocks
   If you are sewing a block together that has a simple 9 patch with alternating colors, the fastest way to sew it together is by using a technique called "strip piecing." Follow the step-by-step instructions below. The video will guide you along as well. ...
2. Hand Sewing Quilt Patches
   When I was first learning how to quilt, some experienced quilter told me that "every quilter must make a quilt completely by hand." From start to finish - hand sewing the patches and hand quilting. I bought the story and made a queen-size quilt entirely by hand. Cut each one of the patches w ...
3. Sewing Set-In Seams
   The large squares between the star points were sewn using the set-in seam technique shown below. Do you find yourself shying away from sewing diamonds and some triangles because you think that sewing the set-in seams (or Y seams) will be too difficult and yo ...
4. An Easy Quilt Using 4-Patch Blocks and Strips
   If you are looking for a really simple quilt to make, this is about the easiest. Using a design that has simple blocks - whether you use a 4 patch or a 9 patch - and then adding strips between columns of blocks makes this easy while offering many design possibilities. By changing the fabric, yo ...
5. Sewing an 8-Pointed Star
   The most difficult part of sewing stars seems to be getting the center to lay flat. Yet, using some very simple techniques, eight pointed stars can be really easy to sew together. Not too long ago, I published a tip showing how to trim the ends of your triangles off so they are easier to match ...
6. How do I sew on the bias edge of fabric?
   How to Bind a Quilt - including Tips for Sewing Bias Binding Learn 6 different ways to bind your quilts with perfection – sew double fold and single fold bias binding in a breeze. Bind your quilt with smooth and square mitered corners and even edges all the way around. www.HowToBindAQui ...
7. How can I stabilize fabric when sewing on the bias or curves?
   The Machine Quilting Adventure This quilt has tons of triangles that could present problems since they all have one bias edge. Use freezer paper and the techniques shown in this DVD to create perfect half-square triangles for all of your heirloom quilts. Click here to learn more Do t ...
8. What do I need to know when sewing on the bias?
   Sew it on the run, while you are waiting for an appointment, or in the comfort of your home, your Quilt as You Go project will be finished before you know it. Sewing your bias edges onto a foundation (batting and backing) will help stabilize the patches and keep them in shape. See how to m ...
9. What are the rules for sewing seam allowances in quilting?
   Banish Boring Binding. Forever! Now You Can Bind Any Shape Quilt or Make Plain Binding Spectacular on a "Normal" Shaped Quilt Using This Brand New Quilting Resource, Your Binding Will "WOW!" Your Family and Friends - and Your Boring Binding Days will be Gone Forever. Once your beautifull ...
10. How can I keep my patches and blocks organized as I'm sewing them together?
    The Machine Quilting Adventure In The Machine Quilting Adventure, you will see the step-by-step video showing shortcut methods for sewing blocks together, allowing you to finish your quilt in record time. Click here to learn more If you sew your blocks together following some kind of ...
11. What's the best way to sew sharp pointy triangles?
    Learn How to Sew Triangles Become a triangle master with this DVD! Learn more - - - In mere minutes, watch the 6 Different Ways to Sew Half-Square Triangles together. In this DVD, you will see from start to finish each of the 6 methods for sewing half-square triangles together described in ...
12. How should I press seam allowances in quilt blocks?
    Your Friends Will be Shocked to Discover That You Learned How to Make and Machine Quilt a Beautiful Family Heirloom Quilt Simply by Watching TV! Unlock the secrets for beautiful machine quilting using your home sewing machine by simply watching this video on your TV or computer... One of th ...
13. Working with seam allowances.
    A Beginner's Guide to Quilting Learn all of the tips, tricks and shortcuts of cutting fabric and sewing blocks in this easy-to-read guide. Unlock the Secrets of creating a beautiful quilt using this simple 9 step system. Amaze your friends with your creativity. Click here to learn more ...
14. How can I sew set in seams where the corner is flat and not all puckered and bunchy?
    Your Set in Seams Can be Easy and Smooth How to Bind a Quilt Once your quilt is finished, you will want the perfect binding. With The Ultimate How to Bind a Quilt Mentor, whichever of the 6 different methods you choose, you'll have smooth and square corners and even edges all the way a ...
15. The quilt I am going to do uses 4 1/2'' squares. My question is, what size should my pictures be to fit properly into the 4 1/2'' squares and look nice?
    The Machine Quilting Adventure In The Machine Quilting Adventure, you will see the step-by-step video showing shortcut methods for sewing blocks together, allowing you to finish your quilt in record time. Click here to learn more I generally have the photo take up the full size of t ...
16. Do you cut stripes & squares lengthwise or from the width.?
    The Machine Quilting Adventure In The Machine Quilting Adventure, you will see the step-by-step video showing shortcut methods for sewing blocks together, allowing you to finish your quilt in record time. Click here to learn more I generally cut from selvedge to selvedge for strips ...
17. I cut a bundle of squares from fat quarters and then washed them. I now have to recut each square because of lots of strings around the edges. What can I do in the future to prevent such fraying?
    A Beginner's Guide to Quilting Learn all of the tips, tricks and shortcuts of cutting fabric and sewing blocks in this easy-to-read guide. Unlock the Secrets of creating a beautiful quilt using this simple 9 step system. Amaze your friends with your creativity. Click here to learn more Le ...
18. Is there an easy way to keep the patches in your blocks where you want them?
    The Machine Quilting Adventure In The Machine Quilting Adventure, you will see the step-by-step video showing shortcut methods for sewing blocks together, allowing you to finish your quilt in record time. Click here to learn more If you sew your block together in following some kin ...
19. How do you figure out fabric requirements for a quilt with square patches and half-square triangles?
    Fabri-Calc for Quilters With this convenient little tool, you won't need to do all of the calculations shown below. Just enter the size of your blocks, the size of your quilt, the number of triangles, and the calculator does the rest. Click here to learn more Note that if you are ...
20. What is an easy way to sew an 8 pointed star together - and have the center lay flat?
    How to Bind a Quilt Learn 6 different ways to bind your quilts with perfection – you'll have smooth and square mitered corners and even edges all the way around your quilt. www.HowToBindAQuilt.com Using some very simple techniques, eight pointed stars can be really easy to s ...