[…] Attractions I know you’re worried about running into stretched-out seams and scary slippage when you’re out there on the jersey roads. But stretchiness doesn’t always mean poppin’ threads. Sometimes, it just means stretchiness. And stretchiness can be good! Where does all that stretchiness come from? Jersey is stretchy because it’s knitted (made with inter-connected […]
[…] and is the perfect size for the play mat house templates. Use code SUZYQUILTS2021 at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase through the end of 2021! Thread that coordinates with your wool Felt scissors (you might not want to use your regular sewing shears on felt) Chalk marker Glue pen Thread wax Thimble […]
[…] you can be a beast, too. We’re going to pack our strongest, brawniest sewing tools on this trip. Wool, you ain’t got nothin’ on us. High quality thread. This is a big one when working with wool. Hi-qual polyester and cotton might be able to do the job, but you may want to try […]
[…] your finished quilt top, July 11, 2023 at 2PM CT Week 5, July 14: Assemble the quilt topSponsor: Aurifil – Best Selection Box including 45 small spools of 50 wt. thread! Week 5 Assignment: Assemble the Quilt Top Tip #1: Lay out your blocks. I bet if you went back through all of our past sew alongs […]
[…] fabric and bulk through the machine with ease. For a list of quilting terms and tools, see my blog post, Quilting Terms, Tools & Supplies. 100% cotton thread – Tip! Match the tread to the lightest fabric in your quilt top. This helps the quilting to blend in with the quilt and achieve beautiful […]
[…] will be easily missed and forgotten. So, just ask yourself, “Will it quilt out? Or will it always bother me?” Q: For piecing and machine quilting, which thread is better – cotton or polyester? A: That is very much a matter of opinion, because both technically do a great job. I’ve actually written two […]
[…] the steps I take and the decisions I make to get the best, most consistent results when using microfiber blankets as quilt backings. Tip #1: Match the thread color to the microfiber blanket. To reduce the appearance of those fibers that may pull through to the top I match my quilting thread color with […]
[…] texture in all the right places? Purple Passion Glow Baby ties in texture at every turn – from fabric to batting and even to the thick, yarn-like thread! The Glitter & Glow quilt pattern is perfect for chain piecing rows. If you haven’t tried that before, check out this video to see how your […]
[…] cutter Scissors Sewing needle Safety pins Straight pins Marking tool (It won’t be visible when finished, use whatever shows up on your fabric! I used a pencil) Thread Fabric Requirements This is a great project for your scrap stash, if you’d like to use yardage instead you’ll need approximately: 1 fat quarter for the […]
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