Have you ever wondered why it is so important to have an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance when quilting? But no-one has ever explained why? Today I'm going to discuss the importance of an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance and some easy ways to improve your accuracy. When purchasing through ...
Twilight Stars Quilt Along Week 9 – Primitive Gatherings
It's week 9 of the Twilight Stars Quilt Along is here! This week's block numbers are number 21 and 23. I chose to use a royal fabric and an mint green fabric this week. I'm getting close to having one block in each color and will start having more duplicate colors soon. When purchasing ...
Cross Stitch Circle Finish
This post is a complete tutorial on how to do a cross stitch circle finish. If I'm being honest, I was completely intimidated by the idea of doing a circle finish. But with just a few tools, it was so easy! I'd almost venture to say it's easier than a square mounted cross stitch finish. ...
Twilight Stars Quilt Along Week 8 – Primitive Gatherings
Week 8 of the Twilight Stars Quilt Along is here! This week's block numbers are number 5 and 8. I chose to use a blue fabric and an aqua fabric this week. I'm getting close to having one block in each color and will start having more duplicate colors soon. When purchasing through links on ...
Making Precise Half Square Triangle Units for Quilting
This post is going to explore the variety of options for making half square triangle units to be used in quilt blocks. I will be sharing with you the techniques I use to get the most precise half square triangle units possible. This increases the accuracy of my quilt piecing in the whole quilt. ...
