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Unraveling the Mystery of Fancy Thread

Unraveling the Mystery of Fancy Thread

Posted by Christine Maraccini on Jul 17th 2018

Wondering how important thread is in machine quilting? Wonder no more! Christine Maraccini answers all of your questions in this extract from The Quilting Manual.The Value of QualityThe most impo … read more
Fix Your Flying Geese

Fix Your Flying Geese

Posted by Patty Murphy on Jan 9th 2018

Do you have piecing problems? Are you Flying Geese too small or distorted? Patty Murphy comes to the rescue with this diagnosis from her book, Piecing Makeover. PROBLEM My Flying Gees … read more
Embrace the Baste

Embrace the Baste

Posted by Deborah Gale Tirico on Dec 19th 2016

Basting is an important step in sewing, especially when working in felted-wool appliqué. I have seen many of my students attempt to skip this critical step, since it is temporary, and on occas … read more
Piecing Makeover: Furling Seams

Piecing Makeover: Furling Seams

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Dec 6th 2016

Hear Patty Murphy talk about her new book, Piecing Makeover, and learn how to furl seams for less bulk in the video below.Find more fantastic tips in Piecing Makeover!Follow my blog wit … read more