Monthly Archives: December 2001
Why am I having trouble with binding?
| December 31, 2001 | Filled under Ask the Experts |
Ronna is plagued by waves in her binding and problems with getting it the right size. Patricia and Donna give her a lot to think about.
Keep Track Of Your Sewing Machine Needles
| December 31, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
Here’s a tip from reader Judy Gallman that will save you time and confusion.
Patchwork And Quilting Calendar For 2002
| December 31, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
A calendar of beautiful quilts, plus instructions for making the 13 featured quilts.
A Calendar Of Contemporary Quilts
| December 31, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
Twelve contemporary quilt patterns, complete with instructions, plus a beautiful calendar featuring those quilts.
What are the secrets to tea dyeing?
| December 24, 2001 | Filled under Ask the Experts |
A reader is unimpressed with the results she got from tea dyeing. The Patchwork Twins have a number of insights for her.
A Handy Case For On-The-Go Bobbins
| December 24, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
When you’re ready to leave the house with your sewing machine, you’ll appreciate reader Elaine Melvin’s clever idea for carrying bobbins.
Create One-Of-A-Kind Fabric
| December 24, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
You’ll be amazed at the tricks Kristen Dibbs can show you for creating beautiful, unique fabric.
What’s the right direction for hand-stitching a binding?
| December 17, 2001 | Filled under Ask the Experts |
Marion wants to hand-sew her quilt binding from the correct direction. Patricia and Donna lay out the options for her.
Finding The Facts About T-Shirt Quilts
| December 17, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
I’ve been getting questions about making t-shirt quilts. I found a great resource on About.com for us all.
Standing Seam Ripper Makes A Great Third Hand
| December 17, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
Not every tool makes it into my everyday tool kit, but the Wizz Ripper Gripper earned a spot in no time.
Thin Batting From Thick
| December 10, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
Necessity and ingenuity lead reader Marilyn Jewell to a novel solution.
Batik Updates Traditional Quilt Designs
| December 10, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
If you’ve hesitated to use batik fabrics in quilts, hesitate no longer! This book unlocks new worlds of creative looks.
Easy Eight For Fast, Easy Star Blocks
| December 10, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
For a whole quilt of Eight-Pointed Stars, the Easy Eight ruler is a great help. But for just a few blocks, I’ll stick to graph paper templates.
Organize Your Sewing Room
| December 3, 2001 | Filled under Tips |
The thing I miss most about my sewing room is its organization. Here’s help getting yours well organized, too.
Turn Theme Fabrics Into Rich, Detailed Collages
| December 3, 2001 | Filled under Book Reviews |
Whip up a clever collage wallhanging — no design expertise required!
Simple Little Ruler Performs A Valuable Function
| December 3, 2001 | Filled under Product Reviews |
You won’t find an easier-to-use ruler, and it will make your work go more quickly.
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