Hey quilters...I usually try to have a clever caption/title to capture your attention & have to say it usually has to do w/quilting. Today we are "supposed" to get some well needed rain. I know some of you might be saying yes us too or some might be saying something else 'cause you need it too. I have to say I love Texas but the summers are so dreadful. One good thing is when it rains my quilting buddies are usually inside & I tend to get more tips...which I love ;-). Recently, I received lots of great tips plus a lot of math shortcuts which I do believe we all love. Also, wanted to invite everyone to our new Facebook page to share tips as well...I heard it through the Quilt-vine...please remember it's all about sharing tips...crafting/sewing etc...we all need a tip or short cut so share them :-) Thanks again for sending in the tips & please keep them coming!
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This tip was a comment sent from my post quilting w/kids this summer...great tip & thanks so much for sharing!
*Teaching kids to cut fabric safely...she stated when Rotary cutting have them only cut 1/2 way up the fabric then re-position their hand up closer on ruler w/out moving fabric...a lot safer & they aren't stretching which can lead to an accident...I still use a glove that has grips on bottom to prevent slippage (garden gloves are cheaper & work just as well) :-)
*Another Kids tip sent in...start them w/ a small project like a pot holder so they don't get discouraged & take them shopping for fabric to learn the different textures/styles to sew with...great tip!
*Here's my spin on that...have them make a quilted "Memo Board" for their room...a fun/fast project & they can quickly learn the steps to sewing/quilting!
*No such thing as mistakes while quilting...just an opportunity to look at things a little different to come up with a Clever Solution! Love that one :-)
*From my Neighbor...have family photos for Inspiration in your sewing room, ...love that one Sarah!
*View cards for inspiration
*Oldie but Goodie sent in..."Measure twice, cut once" boy can I see my Gramma Lottie saying that!
*Use Medicine bottles to safely discard your used needles in before putting them into trash
*When cutting Directional fabric check before cutting to make sure design w/be right side up when sewing...here's how I cheat...I hold a mirror on it just to make sure I like the position of fabric
*Square up your blocks as they are pieced
*Cutting boarder strips on straight grain of fabric will help eliminate wavy borders
*Always iron your fabric before cutting & press squares as they are finished before joining to others
NOW ALL THE FUN MATH TIPS THAT WERE SENT IN...YOU GUYS WERE ON A ROLL :-)
*A Fat Quarter is 18 x 22
* Charm squares are 5 x 5 & make great gifts to swap
*Jelly roll is 2 1/2 x 44" & strips are great to piece baby quilts or cut into segments for a scrappy look
*Fabric for backing quilts...add 8" on length & width to quilt...when done quilting trim away excess fabric...4" on each side...most fabric is 42" now so double check...sew two strips together for backing
She uses a 1/2 seam allowance when sewing backing strips for extra strength (norm is 1/4" seam)
*Adding a DROP to quilt for Bed size Quilts
12" drop to each side & 15" to top for pillow allowance or make coordinating shams
ex: twin 81 x 110
full 96 x 110
queen 102 x 115
king 120 x 115
*Hints for setting Triangles...thanks for sending in this one...I made a "cheat sheet" to keep on my cutting board so I don't have to stop & figure the math...great tip to share...thanks!
Block size Side Triangle Squares Corner Triangle Squares
4" 7 3 3/4
5" 8 3/8 4 1/2
6" 9 3/4 5 1/8
7" 11 1/4 5 7/8
8" 12 5/8 6 5/8
9" 14" 7 1/4
10 15 1/2 8
12 18 1/4 9 3/8
Thanks for sending in these tips....great shortcuts for us that don't like to figure the math :-)
P.S...it stopped raining...maybe tomorrow???
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