Category Archives: Timesaver Tips

Blue Pens

Posted on July 26, 2020 by katyquilts

I have been a bit wary of using blue washout marking pens ever since a disaster I had a few decades ago. When they work and wash out, they are amazingly useful tools. Kelly Cline uses them and reading her … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Quilt on the Longarm

Posted on January 7, 2020 by katyquilts

Every once in a while, I come across a spot on a quilt that needs to be fixed while it is on the long arm. I thought I’d show you how I do that. I had quilted over half of … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Timesaver Tips, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Two at a Time

Posted on September 19, 2019 by katyquilts

I was able to get both baby quilt tops pieced and I decided to quilt them both at the same time on the long arm. I used a backing twice as long as I needed firone and the same with … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Forte, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Timesaver Tips, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

How to Make a Baby Quilt in 20 Minutes or Less

Posted on June 25, 2018 by katyquilts

I have you intrigued, don’t I? 😊 First of all, you have to have your pieces cut ahead of time. And from there, the entire quilt top is pieced in 5 to 20 minute increments. Okay, so you can’t make … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Precuts, Timesaver Tips, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Tip for Keeping Strip Sets Straight

Posted on May 7, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve started working on the wedding quilt for my niece. She wanted something classic and yellow. So I’m doing some strip piecing. I used my Accuquilt Studio Cutter to cut a whole bunch of 2 1/2 inch strips. Have you … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Timesaver Tips, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

A couple tips…

Posted on December 20, 2016 by katyquilts

I’ve had several people ask what I use to hang my quilts to take photos. I found these at Ikea in the laundry area. A package of two costs about $2.50. I can’t remember what Ikea calls them. The hook … Continue reading →

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Quilting Tip!

Posted on March 26, 2016 by katyquilts

I use templates with my long arm and this tip pertains to that, but it could also be used for rotary rulers and templates as well. This tip was shared with me by Deb over at Quilts N Things Done by Betty … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Timesaver Tips, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on February 23, 2016 by katyquilts

Have you seen or made a jelly roll race quilt? I have made a couple in the past. The concept is really pretty neat. If you are not familiar, you can see a tutorial from Missouri Star here. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Precuts, Service Quilts, Timesaver Tips, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Scrap Management for Oh Scrap!

Posted on July 18, 2015 by katyquilts

Cyndy at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework asked me if I would do a guest post for her linky party, Oh Scrap! I was delighted to do so! She specifically asked how I use my die cutter as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Scraps, Timesaver Tips, Tutorials | 10 Comments

June Wrap Up and July Goals

Posted on July 2, 2015 by katyquilts

The summer is passing too quickly by! Here is a look at my goals for June: 1. I have one more QOV top that needs to be quilted. Done! 2. I want to finish my 16 patch top. The biggest … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals, Timesaver Tips, Uncategorized | 8 Comments