Monthly Archives: November 2000
Blocks on Point,
Part 2
| November 27, 2000 | Filled under Tips |
You’ve sewn blocks together on point, and they look great. But now you’ve got to cut triangles to fill in all the inny-outty parts around the edges. Here’s how to figure out what size triangles to cut.
Stained Glass Quilts Don’t Have To Be Difficult
| November 27, 2000 | Filled under Book Reviews |
The tricky part of a stained glass quilt will literally make itself if you use the techniques in this book.
Make Half-Square Triangle Squares In Record Time
| November 27, 2000 | Filled under Product Reviews |
Not only is cutting a snap, but the two triangles are already sewn together. You’ve got to try the WonderCut Ruler!
Blocks on Point,
Part 1
| November 20, 2000 | Filled under Tips |
If you want to add four triangles around a block in order to put it “on point,” you’re probably wondering what size to cut the four triangles. Here’s how you can figure it out with your calculator.
Three Thimbleberries For Making And Giving
| November 20, 2000 | Filled under Book Reviews |
The Thimbleberries country look continues in three new Thimbleberries products: a book, gift wrap, and notecards.
Fusible Batting Saves Basting
| November 20, 2000 | Filled under Product Reviews |
A quick look at Gold-Fuse from Mountain Mist More info from Mountain Mist Tish Douglas, a reader from Plantation, Florida, tested Mountain Mist’s new fusible batting called Gold-Fuse (a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend). Here’s what she has to say about this exciting product: “I used Gold-Fuse in a twin-sized quilt. I followed the instructions carefully — and I think I’m in love! “Gold-Fuse did everything it promised. It stuck, and it stayed stuck. And it was repositionable, like a Post-It note. “I was deliberately rough as I quilted, and the bond held firm. There was no gunk on the needle from…
Steal Time For Quilting
| November 6, 2000 | Filled under Tips |
If you have trouble finding time to quilt, here’s a tip from author and designer Marsha McCloskey that will help.
Add Sparkle To Your Quilts With Pieced Borders
| November 6, 2000 | Filled under Book Reviews |
Two famous quilters cover every facet of pieced borders, from A to Z.
A Dazzling Watercolor Kit With African Prints
| November 6, 2000 | Filled under Product Reviews |
Bright colors and strong patterns make this easy watercolor kit an exciting project.
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