Adding Borders to Your Quilt Top
A superb tutorial on adding a border to your quilt top by Jo Baner. One of the most common mistakes when adding a border is not measuring. This can create wavy borders and lead to difficulties and puckers when quilting. Another trick for ensuring that your quilt top lays flat after adding the border is to cut the borders from the lengthwise grain of fabric.
Fabric Designer Inspiration
Thomas Knauer shares his story of inspiration for his fabric lines for Andover Fabrics in this video, and it’s not at all the “fluff and vanilla” you might be expecting. I found his talk charming, funny and entertaining and I hope you do to.
If you pay particular attention to the name of his second line of fabric, you might want to enter the contest sponsored by Andover Fabrics on their blog.
Reading Quilt Books on Your New Kindle Fire
Quilters, if you received a Kindle Fire, here’s a short tutorial from Marguerita about how to use it and specifically how to enlarge the photos when reading a “how to” book. Did you know that you can also watch videos on your Kindle Fire? Just click “Web” and type in YouTube and you’ll be watching in no time!
Quick and Pretty Hot Pad
The folks at Clothworks present this quick tutorial on how to make a really pretty little hot pad. Great last minute gift and it looks like you could make one in about five minutes!
Bargello Quilt Show
Becky Botello shows off some of her Bargello Quilts. She sells her tops and patterns on ebay!
Ribbon Rosette
Annette shows how to make a double ribbon rosette that would be perfect for wrapping gifts or a wedding (or anniversary) decoration. I could imagine adding these as a cover for the closure of a gift bag or small clutch also. Pretty, easy and quick!
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