Monthly Archives: February 2002

Will digital pictures work in a quilt?

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.”

A Rainbow Of Thread Without Spending A Pot Of Gold

A reader shares her secret for always having thread that’s a great color match for her applique.

Quick, Perfect Circles

I dig in and uncover the secret to perfect fabric circles with OLFA’s circle cutter.

Why does my machine quilting cause creases?

Olga’s having trouble with her machine quilting. The Patchwork Twins have several suggestions.

Handy Storage For Fusible Web

Keep your fusible web wrinkle-free and get a free cutter, too, with Lucinda Herring’s clever idea.

Special Basting Thread Disappears Without Pulling

It’s as close to magic as you’re going to get. YLI’s water-soluble basting thread gives you a new approach to tricky basting challenges.

How do I avoid the seam-allowance “bump”?

Kim’s frustrated by the bump she gets where several triangles’ points come together. Amy and Ann have a solution.

Wound Bobbins And Matching Spools

Never grab a wound bobbin and a spool of the wrong thread again.

Paper-Pieced Animals On A CD-ROM

These paper-pieced critters will add fun and sparkle to any project.

What quilting attractions are in Williamsburg?

Here’s a special quilting destination you won’t want to miss when you’re in Virginia.

What kind of batting goes with satin?

Evelyn’s got a special project going, and needs advice on the batting. Patricia and Donna oblige.

Find The Straightened Ends In Your Stash

Jo Ann Clark shares a tip for finding quickly the straightened end of a piece of fabric.

Special Attachments For Easy, Accurate Piecing

These two sewing guides make it easier to get accurate seams and straight quilting.