Why is my 1/4″ seam allowance never quite right?
| May 20, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Marilyn is very careful, but her blocks don’t finish at the exact size she’d planned. Patricia and Donna reveal the secret to success.
Can I maintain good hand stitches across block intersections?
| May 13, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Vickie wants perfect hand-quilting stitches, even where blocks meet. Ami Simms offers several options.
Where can I learn about Native American patterns for quilts?
| May 6, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Jane has had a request for a quilt that incorporates Native American elements. Penny McMorris gets her started.
Which direction should I press the seams in a Double Wedding Ring?
| April 22, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader wonders about the best approach to pressing the seams in her Double Wedding Ring top. The Patchwork Twins provide a detailed answer.
Should I hand quilt with one strand or two?
| April 22, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader is puzzled over conflicting advice about hand quilting. Ami Simms clarifies the issue.
How do I “stitch in the ditch”?
| April 15, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader wants to stitch in the ditch on her first quilt, but needs advice. The Patchwork Twins get her started right.
What is “fussy cutting”?
| April 15, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader wants to know about fussy cutting. Yvonne Porcella supplies a good overview.
Should I wash the starch out of my blocks?
| April 1, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Anne had a problem leaving starch in her blocks. The Patchwork Twins agree — wash it out!
Can I make a quilt from a wedding dress?
| March 25, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader is interested in the possibilites of using a wedding dress as fabric for a quilt. Yvonne Porcella has a number of suggestions.
How do I re-draw a 12-inch block at 10 inches?
| March 18, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader isn’t happy with the size of her pattern. Patricia and Donna point her to resources that will help her fix the problem.
Why is my quilting thread breaking over time?
| March 11, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Some of Jeanne’s quilts have come back to her with broken quilting threads. Ami Simms suspects it’s not the thread’s fault.
What’s the best way to transfer a quilting stencil?
| March 4, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader wants to know about using a stencil for quilting lines. Ami Simms has several suggestions.
Will digital pictures work in a quilt?
| February 25, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader wants to know if pictures from a digital camera can be transferred to fabric for a quilt. Ami Simms ventures a qualified “Yes.”
Why does my machine quilting cause creases?
| February 18, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Olga’s having trouble with her machine quilting. The Patchwork Twins have several suggestions.
How do I avoid the seam-allowance “bump”?
| February 11, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Kim’s frustrated by the bump she gets where several triangles’ points come together. Amy and Ann have a solution.
What kind of batting goes with satin?
| February 4, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Evelyn’s got a special project going, and needs advice on the batting. Patricia and Donna oblige.
What quilting attractions are in Williamsburg?
| February 4, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Here’s a special quilting destination you won’t want to miss when you’re in Virginia.
Should I cut away the backing behind Dresden Plates?
| January 28, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
A reader wonders whether to cut away the backing behind her Dresden Plates. The Patchwork Twins leave it up to her.
How much fabric should I buy?
| January 28, 2002 | in Ask the Experts |
Constance is new to quilting and wonders how much fabric to buy. The Patchwork Twins have a more helpful answer than “All of it!“
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