Using the fast2cut Diamond Template Discover how to use the fast@cut diamond template from Jan Krentz. Along the way learn how to make a star quilt. This template will speed up the process of cutting diamonds of almost any size. You can also use her half diamond template to make your diamond a bit more interesting. . . . keep reading How to Bind a Quilt Web Presentation During the month of December, there were several opportunities to dial in and check in on your computer to watch a live presentation answering the question of How to Bind a Quilt. . . . keep reading Plane Thinking Quilt Block demonstration of sewing the Plane Thinking quilt block. This is a 9 patch block, and relatively easy to sew. Although it has a few curves, using the method shown in the video, these are easy to finish and will be smooth. . . . keep reading Video: Sewing the Flutter Wheels Quilt Block watch a 4 part video as the Flutter Wheels quilt block is sewn together. You will see how to nestle your patches together to get pointy points and sharp corners. . . . keep reading Cool Fingers™ by SewUnique This heat resistant finger protector will keep your finger safe from your hot iron. All you do is put the Cool Finger on your finger. It acts like a fingertip on a knit glove, and when you rub the hot iron against . . . keep reading More

An Experiment in Color Values As I chose the colors for The Dragonfly Quilt Block, I was looking for a bright green and a light blue. I thought that would be a fun combination, capturing the essence of a dragonfly buzzing around a pool of water. It didn't work out that way, though . . . keep reading How to Bind a Quilt Web Presentation During the month of December, there were several opportunities to dial in and check in on your computer to watch a live presentation answering the question of How to Bind a Quilt. . . . keep reading Hand stitching vs. machine stitching your binding closed This is a discussion of hand stitching vs. machine stitching your binding closed. . . . keep reading How to Sew Binding Strips to Make One Continuous Piece In this short video, you will see how to sew strips of binding together in order to make one continuous piece of binding for your quilt. . . . keep reading Designing Your Quilt Without EQ6 Eons ago, before quilt design software, quilters designed quilts using paper, ruler and sometimes colored pencils. In designing the Sunshine and Shadow quilt, I thought I'd take a minute to share with you a couple of ways I designed my quilts before . . . keep reading More