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Two New Quilting Tips You’ll Want to See
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Hi there, I’ve got two new quilting posts up on the blog this week that I think you’ll find really helpful. The first post is all about Choosing the Best Color Thread for Quilting. If you’ve ever stared at your quilt top wondering what thread color won’t ruin the whole thing, I walk through the simple approach I use when piecing and machine quilting. The second post breaks down Precuts vs. Yardage for Quilting If you’ve ever stood in the fabric store deciding between a jelly roll, layer cake, or just buying yardage, this guide explains when each option makes the most sense. Both posts are meant to make the fabric and thread decisions a lot easier before you start your next quilt. Happy quilting, P.S. If fabric shopping is your weakness (same here), these posts will help you walk into the fabric store with a plan. |
Sew Nikki
Your place for free crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
Hi there, If you love big quilt blocks and scrappy fabric, I have a fun project for you. My Bear Paw Quilt Pattern and Tutorial (Big Block) is a great way to use your favorite fabrics and make a bold quilt without sewing a million tiny pieces. The big blocks come together using half square triangles, and my tutorial walks you through the process step by step. It is a fun project whether you stick with traditional colors or mix things up with your own fabric stash. Get the Bear Paw Quilt...
Hi Quilters, I have a new quilt block tutorial for you this week. The Eight Point Star Quilt Block is a classic block that looks a lot harder to make than it really is. I made mine with fat quarters, but you can use yardage or scraps from your stash too. The new tutorial walks you through cutting the pieces, making the star points, and putting the block together step by step. If you love this block and want to make an entire quilt with it, I also have my Scrappy Stars Quilt Pattern available...
Hello friend, I have two new quilt tutorials to share with you this week. There are so many variations to the Irish Chain Block. This one has a wider "chain" and is not made with a nine patch but four patches instead. Great beginner block to know how to sew. Change the layout to create completely different patterns all with this one block. The second tutorial is a little more personal, how to finish an unfinished quilt with imperfections. I finally finished a friend's very first quilt that...