Monthly Archives: January 2001
A “Grate” Quilt Basting Gun Accessory
| January 29, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
Basting your quilt with a tack gun can be awkward, or quick and easy. Your choice. If “quick and easy” sounds good, here’s an accessory that will help.
Create Your Own Fabric For A One-Of-A-Kind Look
| January 29, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
Don’t settle for what you find in your stash. “Fantasy Fabrics” shows you how to create fabrics that are truly unique.
Despite Warnings, Basting Gun Is A Hit
| January 29, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
Don’t believe everything you hear about quilt basting guns! Learn by my experience, and you’ll love ‘em.
Spice Up Your Quilt Marking With An Old Amish Trick
| January 22, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
Try these homespun approaches to quilt marking for a special experience.
You’ll Flip Over This Easy Technique!
| January 22, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
Take the ease of log cabin blocks and add a major dose of flexibility. The result is Stitch ‘n Flip, a great way to construct quilts that only look like they were really hard to make.
Features Galore In Quilt-Pro’s Mariner’s Compass Software
| January 22, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
If you’ve set your sights on a mariner’s compass quilt, this software package should prove very valuable. It includes over 100 mariner’s compass blocks from Judy Mathieson’s books, and much more.
Organize Your Fabric Stash
| January 15, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
If your stash shows signs of running amok, here are some great tips from a reader for improving your “fabric management” skills.
Make A Muppet Quilt!
| January 15, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
Get 15 fun, colorful block patterns portraying Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the whole lovable Muppet gang.
A Hot Little Item For Pressing At Your Machine
| January 15, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
The Clover Mini Iron can save you time and trouble, and keep you from wearing a path between your sewing machine and your ironing board.
Know Your Quilting Lingo: “Subcut”
| January 8, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
Here’s today’s vocabulary quiz: Do you know what “subcut” means? If you think it has to do with sharing an Italian sandwich, you’d better read on …
Get Your Inspiration Up With A Good Dose Of Art Quilts
| January 8, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
This beautiful book inspires like a good gallery exhibit, but gives you even more.
Quilter’s Choice Marking Pencils – A Nearly Perfect Solution
| January 8, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
It took a lot of tries and a lot of tests, but I’ve finally found an approach to marking that I like.
Make Applique Blocks The Right Size
| January 1, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
Mixing pieced blocks and applique blocks can cause headaches … but not if you plan ahead.
A Neat Combo That Travels Like A Dream
| January 1, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
June Tailor’s cutting mat and ironing board combination makes packing up to attend class much easier.
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