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Tag Archives: quilting tips

How to reduce bulk in 4-at-a-time flying geese

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My favorite way to make flying geese is with the 4-at-a-time method. It’s a fast and efficient technique, but I recently discovered that it creates two extra layers of fabric in the seam allowance. Today, I’m going to show you how to reduce the bulk in 4-at-a-time flying geese. It’s a simple solution that you’ll… Read More

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Stripology Ruler product review

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I’m excited to share my Stripology Ruler product review with you today! I had heard such great things about this new Creative Grids ruler from customers and my co-workers, that I had to try it out for myself. And it did not disappoint. I’ll share what I like most about it and why I think… Read More

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All the Trimmings Sew Along & a great tip

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I couldn’t help myself. I joined in with Fat Quarter Shop’s All The Trimmings Mystery Sew Along. It looks like it’s going to be so cute! Plus I have a fat 1/8 bundle of Christmas Morning by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics just calling my name. This is a free sew along that is being… Read More

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A great tip for using Diagonal Seam Tape and a new project

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When Diagonal Seam Tape was first introduced a few years ago, I thought it was a brilliant idea. I purchased a roll and placed a piece of it on the bed of my sewing table and waited for the magic to happen. It worked great for diagonal seams that I stitched directly on top of,… Read More

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Progress on hand stitching projects

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I don’t know about you guys, but I like to have a few hand stitching projects going at all times. It seems that during this pandemic, there’s been more time and opportunities to work on those kinds of projects. I think that means I’ve been watching too much television, but that’s what happens when you’re… Read More

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Did you know there are two extra layers of fabric Did you know there are two extra layers of fabric in the point of flying geese made with the 4-at-a-time (no waste) method? The good news is it’s easy to fix!
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➡️Draw a line from corner to corner where the two smaller squares overlap.
➡️Cut the top two layers on that line. ✂️
➡️Now the smaller squares will butt up against each other. Continue as you normally would.
➡️Do NOT trim the remaining small squares.
➡️Now you have 5 layers of fabric in the seam allowance at the FG point instead of 7! 😃
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It’s been a long time since I’ve done any hand It’s been a long time since I’ve done any hand appliqué - it’s worth the extra effort. 🌼💗
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Happy Earth Day! Today on the blog I have 5 ways q Happy Earth Day! Today on the blog I have 5 ways quilters can honor Earth Day! 🌎🌱 From destashing fabric to buying with intention, there are sew many ways we can lighten our footprint on this planet. 😄
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