Nesting those seams helps you avoid the dreaded humility block. You know, that one block that just has a big ol “whoops!” in it … This is one of my all time favorite things to do within the realm of piecing … nesting my seams! It is so satisfying when two blocks fit together just […]

Press! Press! Press! That’s something you’ll hear all the time in our sewing room here at the office. What are we pressing? Seams, of course! It may seem silly to talk about something as simple as pressing your seams, but in reality a few simple tips about pressing can really up your piecing game and […]

The best way to get a perfect 1/4″ seam allowance is to take a few minutes to make sure your machine is set up just right. But first, are you asking what we mean by “scant quarter inch seam allowance”? All this means is that for your fabric to actually measure 1/4″ smaller on each […]

Accuracy matters in quilting … especially when it comes to cutting the pieces for your quilt blocks. Before you make your first cut: Starch your fabric. This gives you more control over your fabric as the starch holds the fibers of your fabric in place and gives it more body. Have a good ruler. It […]

Before Julie shows you her favorite tips for starching fabrics, let’s talk about why! Why do we recommend that you starch your fabric? Hint: it does more than just remove wrinkles. We recommend that you starch your fabric because it adds structure to your 100% cotton quilt fabric which in turn increases the accuracy of […]