Repairing Seams
Previously we talked about seams pressed to one side vs. seams pressed open. We saw that both seams break if stressed too much. I’ve had customers ask how to repair seams that you can no longer get to from the back … Read More
A New Hollow Cube Quilting Design
Question: This is a quilt top that I started at the workshop last year that Marci taught for Quilter’s Anonymous Guild. I am a new quilter. Any suggestions on how to quilt it? I don’t want to use the method … Read More
Jelly Roll Quilt: Fast and Accurate
Marci takes us through consistent cutting and basic sewing of a precise scant 1/4″ seam. Then she shows how these simple tools provide quick, fun, yet accurate sewing to make the jelly roll quilt top in 34 minutes!
Using Startie-Stoppies Saves Time to Make More Quilts
A Startie-Stoppie is scrap fabric attached at the end of sewing which then becomes the beginning for the next section allowing continuous chain piecing.
The Magic of Startie-Stoppies
We have had some great responses to the suggestions on Startie-Stoppies. Here are some of the responses we have received: From Charlotte: I have used these for years. When they were taught to me they were called “thread garages.” … Read More
Foundation Paper Piecing
An introduction to Foundation Paper Piecing with information on how to measure the shapes to have strips the right size for faster sewing at the machine.
Repairing a Seam Pressed Open Using Ladder Stitch
If you have broken seams that were pressed open, here is the best way to repair them so that the seam is invisible…using the ladder stitch. I show the process in detail and up close.
Seams Pressed Open? Could be a nightmare!
Is there a big difference between quilt seams that are pressed open and those pressed to one side? Let me show you what I found. If you have not given it much thought, here are the pros and cons that … Read More
How to Cut Fabric That’s Larger Than Your Ruler
It is a common challenge, while enlarging quilt block sizes, to cut fabric that is larger than your triangle ruler. Let’s walk through some ways to make this possible! These examples are from the post How to make your … Read More
Hollow Cube – One Block Wonder
What amazing designs we have seen through the years with inspiration coming from ancient to modern artist’s work. In Big Book of Building Block Quilts, Sara Nephew designed and wrote instructions for Hollow Cube. Her quilts and instructions inspired Maxine … Read More