This one is a simple one, but it was one that got me thinking of a all the different ways it can be applied. I had originally drawn a sketch of the tree of life quilt that I wanted to do so that it would be 80″ x 80″, but after talking with my client, […]
Technique of the week 4/26/13–fast-piece applique
I have a commission for a queen-size raw-edge applique quilt featuring a tree of life. It’s to be organic-feeling (you know, since it’s a tree), and I want it to have some texture to it as well. I also have a big quilt planned with some very large gradual curves, and am looking at different […]
I’m counting this as a technique
I’d planned to work on a technique were I made nice long curves in fabric, but I think it will have to wait until next week, since my little girl has a high fever. Next week, I hope, I iwll have it ready to go. While she’s listless and watching TV next to me, though, […]
my grumblegrumble#&%$ technique of the week
For those times when you leave blood on something, whether from stabbing yourself with a pin or slicing into your finger on accident with a seam ripper, the best way to get the blood out is to spit on it. Yeah, it’s been one of *those* days, complete with cursing and pouting and no sleep […]
Technique of the week–the simple things
Like ironing. I’ve been reading alot about precision piecing over the last few years (the Harriet Hargrave series is good for beginners, although my favorite at the moment is Sally Collins’ The Art of Machine Piecing), and it seems most people who are known for their excellent piecing skills don’t use steam. I’ve found that, […]
Technique of the week — the possibly annoying “scant” 1/4″
Any machine that says it is at a perfect quarter inch from the get-go may not actually be, and it’s a good idea to check when you’re using one that’s not your own, anyway. Or, if you switch from your home machine to your travel machine, the settings will likely be slightly different. The idea […]
Technique of the Week–What do I add next on my Log Cabin?
I’ve been doing lots of Log Cabins recently, and haven’t seen this tip yet so thought I’d throw it out there. It works for many different Log Cabin variations. As you can see in this photo, there are two seams. When you’re looking to see what edge you will sew to next, you will always […]
Technique of the Week, March 4th: Fusible Thread
So I’ve been thinking a great deal about how I want to grow–as a quilter, as a sewer, as a professional. One of the things that I want to do is try new things, and maybe find something new that will work for me for other projects. Right now, I am working on a commission […]
