DreamWeaver's Quilts Quilt Epiphany Weblog

Mark lightly and use a clean, soft baby toothbrush to gently brush away chalk markings from fabrics.

Make a list of items to take when you travel with your sewing machine (foot control, accessory box, extra needles, power cable) so you’ll never be stuck powerless to quilt at a quilt retreat or workshop!

Keep an old rotary cutter on hand to cut templates or trim papers. Blades don’t need to be as sharp for paper as for fabric, so it’s a great way to get more use out of your old blades.

Giving a gift of fabric? Package it in a small paper bag, and tie coordinating strips from your scrap bins around the bag for a super creative bow!

Use the same ruler, or at the very least the same brand of ruler, throughout your project. There can be small variances from ruler to ruler, and especially between two different brands. If you cut one portion of your project with one and then switch to another, the pieces might not fit together accurately. Be [...]

For a quilt that lays flatter and hangs straighter, block it before putting the binding on. After you finish quilting, wet the quilt completely by either dunking it and removing the excess water, or thoroughly wetting with a spray bottle. Then lay the quilt on a clean sheet on the floor and gently pat into [...]

For the best looking binding on your quilt, be sure to leave enough backing and batting around the edges to just fill the binding after it is folded to the back of the quilt. The binding should feel smooth and even, not thick on the inside edge and thin on the outside edge.