Category: Tips and Tricks
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Template Printing Helps
I created a YouTube video today for you. It is designed to help you print, assemble, and tape the larger templates that flow past one sheet of paper. Hope this helps you!!
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Tools I Recommend (Series) by Debi Montgomery of Mystery Quilts Anonymous
Part 1: Cutting Tools I wanted to start a series on my favourite things in my sewing room. Many have asked about what pins I use, etc. This series will tell you which tools, etc are my favourites and WHY!! I have added links to Amazon.com immediately below (look for the Shop Now buttons) for…
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Tools I Recommend Part 2: Rulers
Rulers/Templates I recommend and some links to find them. I guess I am an Olfa girl at heart, most of my measuring cutting tools are Olfa. One thing I ALWAYS do when I get a new acrylic template is make sure the template matches the mat. I use my mat and ruler to cut larger…
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Playing Favourites…
I don’t know about you, but I have a few things in my “tool” box that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I found today I truly don’t like the mat I currently have… I find the fabric sticks after a few months. I use my mat everyday and I am not really satisfied with…
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TIP– Pinwheel those Seams
For the many who have asked about pinwheeling those seams, hope this helps clear things up. If you’re still confused or I don’t make it clear, PLEASE, let me know! Have a great day!!
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TIP– Squaring Up
Many have asked about making sure things are square and why sometimes their points don’t match up… here’s one (or two) little tips to help with squaring up those units.
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Cleaning those Machines
I know we are all sewing more than normal, so I wanted to remind you to clean your sewing machine. I do at least three things each clean: remove the lint from under the needle plate, oil the moving parts, and clean the lint from the needle shaft (and presser foot shaft). Most “modern” machines…