How to Use the Tri Recs Tools to Create Star Point Units
Every quilter must have a stash of great tools in her toolbox. (It's only right, eh? Since our husbands have every tool imaginable in their toolboxes? One of the tools that I really enjoy using...it makes cutting and piecing quilts sooo much easier!!... is the Tri...
Speedy Solutions to Cut & Organize Your Scrap Stash!
The last few weeks I have been busy preparing for my Lectures at the Sinnissippi Quilt Guild here in Rockford, IL. This lecture, "Speedy Solutions to Cutting & Organizing your Scrap Stash" will be presented twice on Thursday, June 6. (Check out the Guild...
How to Use the Dresden Plate Template
The Dresden plate template can produce a variety of quilts and is really quite fun to use. Pictured to the right is the Layer Cake size Dresden template (10") which I've actually used on 5" Charm squares. Note that since I am only cutting 5" Dresden blades, the top...
How to Create Diamonds Using the Rhombus, Tri Recs & 60-Degree Triangle Rulers)
Diamond templates are fabulous for cutting quick and precise diamond shapes for your quilt. I like to to sew the diamonds pieces together in rows so there are NO "y" seams to contend with!! Diamonds can also be created using 60 degree triangle templates! Below are...
How to Make Flange Quilt Binding
Flange Quilt Binding is a great method for binding a quilt! Using Flange binding allows you to sew the binding on the quilt entirely by machine! It saves so much time and the finished look is beautiful! To make Flange quilt binding, you will be sewing two very...