INSIDE: How to Make a Perfect Flying Geese Quilt Block Last month Nicole gave us a fabulous tutorial demonstrating a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block that used flying geese units to create the project. This month, I want to continue where Nicole left off and help you perfect those flying geese units and make them four at a time. This technique comes in handy when you have a large number of Flying ... Read More about How to Make a Perfect Flying Geese Quilt Block
How to Make Easy Half Square Triangles
INSIDE: How to Make Easy Half Square Triangles If you are new to quilting or want to learn more about quilting you need to know about the Half Square Triangle, commonly referred to as the HST. An HST is one of the most basic quilting blocks and can be used to create very complex quilts. From this technique alone, a ton of designs can be created like Chevrons, Flying Geese, Herringbone, and ... Read More about How to Make Easy Half Square Triangles
What is a Longarm and When Should You Buy One?
INSIDE: What is a Longarm and When Should You Buy One When I first began searching longarm quilting machines I was rather disappointed by the lack of basic information. I still remember when I heard the words longarm quilting machine and didn't know what it meant. This sent me searching the internet for information which left me empty-handed and a little disappointed. All I wanted was basic ... Read More about What is a Longarm and When Should You Buy One?
How to Make a Perfect Sawtooth Star Quilt Block
INSIDE: How to Make a Perfect Sawtooth Star Quilt Block The Sawtooth Star has many names! Some may call it the 8 Pointed Star Block, while others call it The Evening Star Block. How to Make a Perfect Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Whatever you decide to name your block it is certainly one that has stood the test of time. In this tutorial, I will show you how to construct this block by making ... Read More about How to Make a Perfect Sawtooth Star Quilt Block
Easy Scrap-Busting Quilt You Can Make Right Now
INSIDE: Easy Scrap-Busting Quilt Project You Can Make Right Now Make this fun wall hanging while practicing your piecing skills. The QUILT Quilt is the perfect scrap buster because it uses 2.5” squares and a few half square triangles to create a fun lettering quilt. It’s an ideal beginner quilt project that uses techniques such as half square triangles and walking foot quilting. If you can ... Read More about Easy Scrap-Busting Quilt You Can Make Right Now
How To Make A Perfect Valentine Star Quilt Block
INSIDE: How To Make A Perfect Valentine Star Quilt Block I originally set out to make a heart block for February's quilt block. While it's always a good thing to know how to make a perfect heart quilt block, I chose a different block that has a Valentine's look without being a heart. For those set on making a heart block, I have a Bonus block below. As I've been planning out the monthly ... Read More about How To Make A Perfect Valentine Star Quilt Block