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Choosing Garment Trims

Choosing Garment Trims

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Sep 25th 2019

The advice below is from The Tunic Bible by Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr—but we think that the trimming advice is applicable to any garment, not just tunics! P.S. Scroll to the bottom of the post f … read more
How to Cut Charm Squares from Precuts and Yardage

How to Cut Charm Squares from Precuts and Yardage

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Sep 11th 2019

These helpful tips are taken from Charm School—18 Quilts from 5" Squares by Vanessa Goertzen. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for a giveaway!A charm pack is a little bundle of precut 5 ̋ × … read more
Block Failure Imminent

Block Failure Imminent

Posted by Amy Barrett-Daffin on Aug 27th 2019

When I agreed to make five tutorial videos for the The NEW Quick & Easy Block Tool, I made the false assumption that the blocks would be Quick & Easy…not the tool.* I was sorely inco … read more
Bullseye Tip for Precise Points

Bullseye Tip for Precise Points

Posted by Becky Goldsmith on Aug 5th 2019

Precision is key to making a Bullseye quilt. And setting the center circle into the first ring is the most tedious part. In my pattern pack, Bullseye Quilts from Vintage to Modern, there are clea … read more