Quilt Techniques

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Learn Quilt Techniques with Illustrated Guides

More than a tutorial, an Illustrated Technique Guide is meant to be printed or stored on a tablet or computer and kept handy in your sewing room. The Guides include:

  • General guidelines and tips for the technique
  • Step-by-step illustrated tutorial
  • Recommended tools and supplies

These well-crafted guides are free!

Quilt Technique-Machine Applique

Three Methods for Invisible Machine Applique

I love applique on quilts, but I don’t love hand stitching.  In this Illustrated Quilt Technique Guide you will learn to mimic the look of hand sewing. Tips for setting up your machine are included.

READ ABOUT HOW TO CHOOSE A METHOD FOR MACHINE APPLIQUE

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Foundation Paper Piecing

Easily create intricate blocks with non-traditional angles, sharp, precise points. This Illustrated Quilt Technique Guide will walk you through the steps and show you what tools you will need. Tips on working with angles and how to set up your sewing machine.

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Video Tutorials

Marvelous Monkeys: Working with Templates

This video Applique Tutorial will demonstrate how to work templates in the pattern, Marvelous Monkeys. Learn how to prepare large templates, work with mirror images, layout templates and figure out which fabric to cut.

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