I’ve been sewing and quilting a very long time. Even so – I still have so many new things I want to learn – that’s the beauty of this art, there’s always something new to explore
Along the way, I’ve learned some tips, methods and approaches that have improved my own quilting process and in Quiltblox: Learn – I’m happy to share some of what I’ve learned with you.
A WORK IN PROGRESS
This section is (and will probably always be) a work in progress so check back often. You can also follow my Facebook Page – I’ll let you know about new Learn topics there too
Below you will see just a few of the topics I’m working on right now. Just click on any of the pictures to get to that specific topic. Don’t see a link – not to worry – I’m working on it and you’ll see it as soon as I have it posted. Don’t see a topic you are looking for? Let me know and I might just add it to the list for a future LEARN Topic.
I love applique! It’s such a great way to create an image. In this section of Quiltblox: Learn – I’ll explore the various applique techniques and share some of my own (and others) tips for getting started.
Do you wash your fabric before you use it (or not)? Do you wash a quilt before you gift it? Do you include care instructions? I’ll tackle these and many similar questions in this section of Quiltblox: Learn.
Quilters are hardwired to create and give quilts to those in need. Learn more about different ways your charity quilts can make a difference.
Half Square Triangles (HST’s) are arguably the most versatile quilt block unit – so easy to make and so many possibilities.
PARTIAL SEAMS
Partial seams aren’t scary! Really. I’ll show you how you can make them easily and quickly. Once you know how simple it is – you’ll never shy away from a pattern with partial seams again.
When I was learning to quilt – many of these tips I didn’t know about. If I did know – I thought they were just taking up too much time. I didn’t want to slow down my process. Surely – they couldn’t make that much of a difference. Right? Wrong.
It’s just the back of the quilt – right? Not for me – I love the back of the quilt to be
a little bit special.
I’m a big advocate of labeling a quilt but I have to admit, in my quilting past – I haven’t always done that. In this section of Quiltblox: Learn – I will share lots of examples of quilt labels, how to make them and how to attach them.
I have a few charts and Guides I use when I’m planning a new quilt or working on a pattern. You’ll find copies of them here – I hope you find them as helpful as I do.
A temperature quilt is a record of the daily (or weekly) high and low temperatures over the course of a period of time – typically a year. One block would represent a day (or a week). Learn to make your own Temperature Quilt.