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This is my favorite quick tip for adding borders to a quilt top. Measuring and sewing borders correctly is what keeps a quilt square and flat-so it's easier to quilt and you don't end up with ripples or wavy edges. In this tutorial I'll show you my favorite fast way to measure quilt borders (without […]
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It's time for an new year of What's on My Sewing Table. I write these posts monthly to share what I'm working on and as a self-accountability post and transparency about my creative process. Also as proof that that nothing around here is done over night (as in, I'm not superhuman.) I decided to add...
Half-square-triangles (or HST's) are one of the most basic building blocks in quilting, creating endless design possibilities ranging from classic to modern styles. Their versatile nature and simple construction make them ideal for creating a variety of dynamic patterns - with just two fabric squares, you can create pinwheels, chevrons, diamonds, and stars. They're especially...
It's that time of year! For the 6th year in a row, Riley Blake Designs is hosting their annual free Quilt Block Challenge. You can read all about the introduction to this year's challenge here. I'm excited to sew along this year with my Mary Catherine fabric collection. See below for links to past years'...
A new year for me usually (but not always) puts me in the mood to clean out and get organized. The goal isn't a picture-perfect space - it's a room that makes it easy to sit down and sew without having to clear a path first. In this post, I'll walk you through some of...