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- How To Select the Right Thread for Hand Quiltmakers- A great explanation of how thread is made, why materials for manufacturing matter, plus the importance and practical use of the different thread finishes. Also, which thread to choose for which job. Includes explanation of commonly seen terms such as, long staple Egyptian cotton, ply, mercerized, silk finish and more.
- How to Square Up a Quilt-Step by step instructions for this finishing step of quiltmaking. It's important to take the time to square-up your quilt before the binding is applied. It will be always lie flat and square on your bed or at a show. A simple technique I use for all my quilts using see-thru gridded rulers as a guide.
See the Video! Click here. - A Quilt is Born-A light-hearted article describing the conception of a quilt, the joys of buying fabric, planning the quilt design, all the way through the steps it takes to finish.
- Centered Quilting - How the basics of a natural spine and a centered body can make your quilting pain free.- Drawing on my knowledge and experience with dressage and yoga, learn some simple exercises I use to improve my posture and maintain alignment while riding and quilting.