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[…] have a total of 16 strips on your board (2 each of 8 colors). Once your vertical strips are pinned evenly and close together, it’s time to thread your Wefty needles. The needle size corresponds to the size of the strip. Holding your Wefty with the wording facing up, thread a bias strip through […]
[…] long was used in this quilted ornament tutorial) Fabric marking pen or Hera marker Quilting ruler Rotary cutter Scissors or pinking shears Poly-fil or other stuffing Quilting pins Needle + thread And of course, a trusty sewing machine Block Assembly: 8 Simple Steps Step 1: Pair the 1-1/4″ x 3″ rectangles into (4) sets of 2 as […]
[…] sometimes it’s necessary to press seams open, it does create a weak seam. When your seams are pressed open, the space between your pieced fabrics is only thread; when you press to the side, you have fabric underneath that helps keep seams strong and avoids threads popping. It’s a real win-win for both you […]
[…] took a little side detour to avoid sewing an unnecessary line to the bottom of the rectangle. This way I was still saving time, but not wasting thread. Do you see in the picture below how I sewed off to the side so I could keep my chaining threads in tack? Tip #2: Find […]
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