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Penny Halgren
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Choosing Fabric for Your Quilt - Color QuiltingCoach Penny Making a quilt should be a fun and relaxing experience, so you should choose fabrics that you enjoy working with. Keeping that in mind, there are a few tips that can make your quilt interesting and dynamic to look at. . . . keep reading
3 Kings Journey - Lesson 3 QuiltingCoach Penny Now that all of the blocks are sewn, it's time to add the sashing and cornerstones, which means it's also time to figure out how "off" the blocks are. It turned out that all of my blocks are 9 1/2 inches high, and they vary between 8 3/4 inches and 8 7/8 inches wide. Since the width is such a small difference, . . . keep reading
Video: Sewing a More Accurate Isosceles Triangle Sewing an isosceles triangle can be somewhat challenging, especially since there are two very long bias seams. This video will walk you through step by step and show how to stitch an Isosceles triangle so your patch is exactly the right size! . . . keep reading
Tips for Tying Quilts QuiltingCoach Penny While hand quilters love the look of a skillfully hand quilted quilt, and machine quilters appreciate the beauty and complexity of fine machine quilting, tying a quilt can be equally rewarding. . . . keep reading
Batting That's Not Batting Using something different seems to go with the whole quilting-thinking (using scraps, bits and good left-overs). Some quilters have gotten quite . . . keep reading
Cutting Fabric With Scissors One pair for fabric, one for paper and templates, one for the rest of the family, and one for threads or ripping. Mark them and let your family know which are for their general use. Wipe your scissor blades with a sheet of fabric softener to make them glide through the fabric easier. . . . keep reading
Sewing the Convergence Curves QuiltingCoach Penny The Grand Convergence Experiment moves to its second block. This one has some gentle curves in it. . . . keep reading
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
Choosing the Right Thread for Your Project - Bob Purcell, President of Superior Threads We choose the thread based on the final outcome you want. If you want it to blend, choose a finer thread. If you want the thread to show up, always go to a medium or heavier thread. Listen while Superior Threads President, Bob Purcell, tells in more detail how to choose the thread that is right for your project. . . . keep reading
Gloves for Machine Quilting It turns out that in free motion quilting, the machine quilter's hands serve as the feed dogs in directing the quilt under the needle. Why not make your quilting easier with gloves? . . . keep reading
Machine Quilting Tips - Layering your Quilt QuiltingCoach Penny Expert Machine Quilter, Pam Bauer, shares her secrets to successful machine quilting. Some keys are in how you prepare your layers and layer them. . . . keep reading
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Penny I love this site! All the fabulous info in it is just what I need. I'm a newbie to quilting; but have done a lot of sewing for myself and my kids over the years. Now I've decided to tackle quilting..."
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Anna British Columbia, Canada
"I have recently discontinued my membership, but strongly feel the need to say that you have certainly had a huge influence on my life. Your internet quilting club has given me wings as a quilter. The reason I am discontinuing my membership isn’t because I am not satisfied with what I’ve gained from it, it’s because I’ve got so much to do – it will take me more than two years to complete it all. (I’m a slow quilter ok!) I have not got so many UFO’s (trust me, there are a few hidden safely away!) as that I have WDHT’s (wanna-do-haven’t-had-time’s).
Thank you Penny – your inspiration has been much appreciated.
