Rotary Cutting Basics
Aimee Griffin does a great job of explaining cutting with a rotary cutter and acrylic ruler in this video:
Introducing Quilt Teacher Dianne Dye
Dianne Dye has many new videos on YouTube, and she comes to YouTube via PBS! She has experience and talent and her videos are a joy to watch because of her knowledge of quilting, her teaching skills and her experience behind the camera. She does not leave out a single detail! She also offers online [...]
DIY Custom Machine Quilting Table – Cheap and Portable!
A flat surface around the bed of your sewing machine can make the difference between struggling with quilting and quilting with ease. Here’s one way to achieve that custom surface with some construction rigid foam insulation and a piece of flexible clear vinyl. I have also seen a blog where a quilter used this method, [...]
The Perfect “Scant” Quarter Inch Seam
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 [...]
Holding and Using a Rotary Cutter
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 [...]
Making a Quilt Hanger
How o make a great quilt hanging system with pullies, cord, a straight board and clips.
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