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Things to think about as you make your quilt top. Fabric Using high-quality fabric will help your quilt last longer and quilt up with few issues. Low-quality fabric may have a very loose weave or thinner look. If you want your quilt to last for many years, use the highest …
Guild member, Peggy Glassgow, has a method of hand applique that works well and is easy to do. It is not the only method of hand applique, but this method was given to our applique group, Turning Points, several years ago by a member who has now passed away. I …
Whether you love precuts for the fabric variety, the convenience of not having to cut every piece of fabric, or the speed and ease of piecing quilts, precuts have a lot to offer! Simply put, precuts let you skip a lot of cutting and jump right into sewing. Some people …
By Jillian Grant Do you have a special quilt project you are planning for a wedding, a baby shower or just a special gift? Before you plan your next quilt, here is some information about the differences in fabrics that may help to maximize the outcome of that project. Most …
Field Check for Quality We’ve all heard the comments, “All fabric is the same,” “fabric is fabric,” and “some companies just charge more!” Some of us have even made those comments—including me. In fabric none of these statements are valid! The quality of one fabric is not the quality of …
Looking for a quick and easy Christmas project? Miss seeing some of your quilt guild friends? Why not join a small group of folks at the guild building while also following physical distancing and mask guidelines? Since we are not able to hold our typical Christmas party, this is a …
This December we will not be holding our traditional Christmas parties where we meet and eat to celebrate the Christmas season. However, we DO want to celebrate this very special season of the year so here is THE NEWS! Beginning Thanksgiving week, we will be holding several weekly drawings on five consecutive Wednesdays. The lucky …
By Diann Eisman When asked by Dianne Davis to write a tip we could share on the quilt website, my first thought was, “What can I possibly share that all of you gifted quiltmaker’s wouldn’t already know?” But on further reflection, I thought of something I am currently doing. Not …
By Vicki Brunk You wouldn’t think there are that many styles/choices when it comes to binding, but there are. 2 1/2″ and 2 1/4″ French folded are the most popular. The strips are sewn together at 90-degree angles and folded (long way) right sides together and pressed. Seams between strips …
by Terri Davis I joined the Piecemakers in 2014 and didn’t know how much being a member of “our” guild would become a big part of my life. I’ve always been drawn to volunteer in some way in my community, first with my children’s schools, being a Court Appointed Special …