The Perfect “Scant” Quarter Inch Seam
by admin on September 11, 2009
in Quilt Blocks, Quilting Tools Tutorial, Sewing Machine Tutorial
Quilters, the perfect scant quarter inch seam can be an allusive thing, and just eyeballing it doesn’t always work, especially if you use different machines. The presser feet, feed dogs and needle plate markings can vary a lot!
Marci Baker of Alicia’s Attic made this great video that teaches a lot about how to get a perfect quarter inch seam on any machine. I learn a lot every time I watch one of her videos!
Holding and Using a Rotary Cutter
by admin on July 3, 2009
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
A rotary cutter is as dangerous as it is useful. Please watch this video on the proper handling of a cutter and remember that the guard should be on at all times except when the blade is in contact with the fabric. Immediately after cutting ALWAYS put the blade guard back in place and never set your cutter down without putting the guard back in place.
Making a Quilt Hanger
by admin on June 12, 2009
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
How o make a great quilt hanging system with pullies, cord, a straight board and clips.
Using a Bead Loader for Quilt Embellishment
by admin on May 22, 2009
in Art Quilt, Quilting Tools Tutorial
In this great video Trish Stuart shows how she uses her bead loader for embellishing her quilts.
Visit Trish’s website for more great inspiration and her blog just for fun!
Sewing with Silk by Sandra Betzina
by admin on April 17, 2009
in Quilting Tools Tutorial, Sewing Machine Tutorial
I have long admired the talents of sewing guru Sandra Betzina and I found this video on YouTube for her tips (and they are there right to the end -don’t click off!) on sewing with silk.
I also found Sandra’s new website Power Sewing and for the very first time I considered paying for a membership site. Sandra has two wonderful things going for her – many years of real sewing experience *and* an intriguing and easy personality. Unpretentious and helpful with every word, I highly recommend her books and videos. You can even follow her on Twitter!
In fact, if you have 20 minutes to learn a day’s worth of sewing tips *and* be inspired to make some lovely home dec pillows out of any old thing! the check out her free tutorial it kept me hanging on every word!
Homemade Pressing Surface
by admin on March 27, 2009
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
This is an excellent video on making your own pressing surface, by Sharon Schamber. She includes a materials list and a few variations so that you can make yours exactly as you like. I just found this video but I have used a similar (not so pretty!) surface for years and every point she makes is perfect. Very much worth watching!
