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Sample Articles from this site
Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Members Area of this site. Articles are added almost daily and range in topics from simple items of interest to step-by-step instructions of how to sew patches and blocks. Have you ever wondered about the different types of batting, and how to choose the one that is perfect for your quilt? Chances are the information you are looking for is posted here. These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section of this site.
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Penny Halgren
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Fluttering Star Baby Quilt - Lesson 1 - the Pattern
QuiltingCoach Penny
This is a fun-filled quilt that is made from two traditional blocks -- Spring Star and Flutter Wheels. They are set on point, which makes them a little more interesting than if they were just lined up square in rows. And placing the Spring Star blocks in the center make an interesting center design for the quilt. . . . keep reading
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Simple Sashing with Cornerstones Adds Interest
QuiltingCoach Penny
Cornerstones are squares of fabric that are pieced within the sashing and fit in at the corners of the blocks. Although I had seen cornerstones in quilts, the first time I used them in a quilt was when I ran out of fabric in a border. . . . keep reading
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Dierdre McElroy - Brands of Fabric
Penny: Are there specific brands of fabric that are better than others? Diedre: There used to be but as of two years ago, that has all changed. Hoffman and South Seas Imports always had awesome fabrics. . . . keep reading
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The Ives Color Wheel and the Colors in Your Quilt
Joen Wolfrom
In your book Color Play, you introduce the Ives Color Wheel, which is based on pure colors from nature. I stumbled on those colors when I learned to dye fabric. How did you discover that color wheel and its application to fabric? . . . keep reading
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How much Fabric Should You Buy?
Joen Wolfrom
My standard used to be a third of a yard. I like to buy more fabric. I like to have more options, so I prefer to buy a third of a yard. The fabrics are so beautiful nowadays that when you run out, there's always one to take its place. . . . keep reading
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Quick Tips for Successful Machine Quilting
QuiltingCoach Penny
Machine quilting takes practice and good technique. Expert machine quilter, Pam Bauer, shares a few quick tips that will make your machine quilting easier and more successful. To control your stitches, put your hands down on the area you are quilting, like a frame, with your thumbs touching. The area between your hands is the only area to pay attention to as you work. . . . keep reading
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Trick or Treat at the Haunted House
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I remember many Halloween evenings sorting through various candy treats. This Halloween, I decided to create a special quilt - Trick or Treat at the Haunted House. . . . keep reading
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A Standalone Quilting Frame
The purpose of the quilt frame is to create equal tension on all layers of the quilt so that after it is quilted, everything will lay flat and smooth. . . . keep reading
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Sewing an Accurate 1/4 inch Seam Allowance
Sewing accurate 1/4" seam allowances every time will go a long way toward sewing square blocks that are all the same size. The time you spend now marking your machine or testing the measurement of your presser foot may save you time, frustration and fabric in the long run. . . . keep reading
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Another View - Pre-washing Fabrics
I was purchasing some fabric yesterday and got in a discussion with the store owner. She says there is no need to pre-wash your fabric anymore because the fabrics are better now. . . . keep reading
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Pre-Wash your Fabric
To tell you the truth, I had not really thought much about the question prior to last week. Long ago, I took a quilting class, and the teacher told us to arrive at class with our fabric already washed and ready to cut. . . . keep reading
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