Category Archives: Tutorials

Crosshatching on the Long Arm

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

I’m often asked how I do crosshatch quilting on the long arm. It isn’t hard, just time consuming. It does require a ruler base and a straight edge ruler designed for use with a long arm. A rotary cutting ruler … Continue reading →

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Can you stand another?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Another mask tutorial? This is my adaptation based on available supplies and made to fit my husband. I started with two rectangles measuring 6 1/2 by 12 inches. For a woman’s mask, you could cut it 10-11 inches wide. I … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Quilt on the Longarm

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

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 →

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Batting Fix

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

The chisel star tops are pieced and on the frame! I loaded one large backing to quilt both one right after the other. I was trying to use up odd bits of batting. I ran short on the second one. … Continue reading →

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How small can I go?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

I found something I wanted to make, but I would need to end up with half inch finished squares. Soo decided to try a sample using some scraps of this. It is a fusible patterned grid. I cut these squares … Continue reading →

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Sewing Diamonds Tutorial

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

Janice recently acquired some 60 degree diamonds and asked for tips on sewing them together. I wanted to make a mug rug, so I decided to create a tutorial and kill two birds with one stone. Here are my scrap … Continue reading →

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Hand Piecing

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Someone asked about hand piecing my bow tie blocks. I thought I would share a quick tutorial on how I do it. First, I cut my pieces and mark the seam allowances on the back. The template I use has … Continue reading →

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Half Hexie Progress and Tips

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

Construction of this top has started and it is going well! Looks like my idea worked. I’m often asked how I keep my pieces in order when moving from the design wall to the machine. I thought I’d try to … Continue reading →

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Lets Talk Binding

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

This is one of my most used Accuquilt dies. I use it to make nearly all of my binding. After cutting my strips, I stitch them end to end and press the seam open. This is my pressing setup for … Continue reading →

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Burp Cloths

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

Our fifth grandson is due this week! I’m ever so excited to meet Tiny E. Daughter #1 asked me to make some burp cloths for him. These are so easy. You can probably find a free pattern online. I can’t … Continue reading →

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