Quilting References – Quilt with Marci Baker

Rotary Cutting, Basics

Chelsea — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:06:52 +0000

Eliminate the “V” in the middle of your strips when rotary cutting. Learn how to align and fold the fabric, using the correct ruler, so your cut strip is straight. Five great tips to know before cutting your strips. Available for download only. Two pages with illustrations, printable in color or black and white.

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Handout for Video: Mitered Binding for Other Angles

Chelsea — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 17:49:32 +0000

This handout gives written instructions for our video on Mitered Binding for Other Angles. There are five steps with accompanying illustrations to apply binding for an angle wider than 90 degrees. Also there are five steps with illustrations to apply binding for an angle narrower than 90 degrees. Three steps are included with illustrations to fold the miter on the back for an angle wider than 90…

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Handout for Video: Mitered Binding Inside Corners

Chelsea — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 17:45:09 +0000

View video and print handout for applying mitered binding on an inside corner. Thorough written instructions include numerous illustrations and photos to help you be successful. Includes free extra instructions on how to sew with a tailor’s knot. Downloadable and printable in color or black and white.

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Joining Strips Together, Basics

Chelsea — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:45:19 +0000

Contains accurate and detailed explanation with illustrations on how to join strips. Handout includes 3 angle techniques to join strips including a technique used when you’re short of fabric. Includes tips you should know before you sew. Diagrams included to solve the most common problems when joining strips. Advice on using Q Tools on the handout. Now available for download!

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Foundation Piecing, Basics

Chelsea — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:42:21 +0000

The basics of foundation piecing shows how to do precision piecing easily. “Know before you sew” tips are included. Step-by-step proven method with illustrations to give you success. Downloadable and printable in color or black and white. 2 pages.

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Foundation Piecing, Beyond Basics

Chelsea — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:39:54 +0000

When you want special effects to precisely place grain, stripes, and motifs when foundation piecing, this handout shows how. “Know before you sew” tips are included. Step-by-step proven method with illustrations provided to give you success. Downloadable and printable in color or black and white. 2 pages.

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Mitered Corners, Basics

Chelsea — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:36:33 +0000

Perfect mitered corners easily with handout on Binding – Mitered Corners, Basics. Includes table showing binding strip width depending on varying thicknesses of batting. There are six tips to know before you sew. Step-by-step illustrated instructions to know how to handle binding corners. Includes diagrams to solve the most common problems when mitering. Downloadable and printable in color or…

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Joining Ends, Basics

Chelsea — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:33:40 +0000

Try one of these two methods to see which one works best for you to make the last seam look great! Includes tips to know before you sew and common problems. Now available for download! Printable in color or black and white, 2 pages.

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Mitered Corners, Beyond Basics

Chelsea — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:13:36 +0000

Learn how to sew any size of binding from 1/8″ to 1″ or wider to complement your quilts. The technique is called French binding or double-fold binding. Includes tips to know before you sew and table to indicate the width of the binding strip. Illustrated instructions show you how to sew eighth inch binding as well as bindings wider than a quarter inch. Downloadable and printable in color or…

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