Category Archives: Quilting 101

Instructional posts and how-tos for building your quiltmaking skills

Hexagon Quilting: A Different Kind of Nut

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Diane Harris

  We’ve really had some fun with the hexagon focus in our May/June issue. If you missed these posts, you’ll want to have a look. • A Bit About the Infinite Hexagon • Moda’s newest precut: Honeycombs • Inklingo Hexagons … Continue reading →

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QM Scrap Squad: Anne’s Mandarin Express

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Anne

Quiltmaker‘s Scrap Squad is a select group of eight QM readers. They take one pattern from each regular issue and make scrappy versions to inspire you. The featured Scrap Squad quilt in Quiltmaker’s May/June issue is Mandarin Express, below. It … Continue reading →

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Back to Hexies: Moda’s Honeycombs

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Diane Harris

We’ve been talking about hexagons recently, because the May/June issue of Quiltmaker is full of them. Three great projects featuring different looks and techniques will keep you sewing for a long time. But I wondered what other hexagon products were … Continue reading →

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Quilting Designs on CD; EQ7 Giveaway Reminder

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Shayla

One of the most useful tools Quiltmaker offers came from a partnership with The Electric Quilt Company. Several years ago we joined forces and created Quilting Designs on CD. My co-workers said that using these Quilting Designs CDs is as easy as 1-2-3. … Continue reading →

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Quilt Blocks: Easy Math Part 4

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Diane Harris

We’ve been going over some basic quilty math and we’re up to Part 4. Don’t let “math” scare you away. I’ve broken it down so it’s easy to understand. In case you want to review the earlier material, check these … Continue reading →

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Pieced Hexies: Guest Post and Two Giveaways!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Diane Harris

Today we’re talking about hexagons again! Ruth Wasmuth from Lafayette, Indiana was a member of Quiltmaker’s original Scrap Squad in 2011. When I heard that she was making pieced hexagons using Mickey Depre’s book and method, Pieced Hexies, I asked … Continue reading →

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A Bit About the Infinite Hexagon

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Diane Harris

Our May/June issue has a theme of “Hooked on Hexagons.” I hope you have your copy with its four great hexie projects. We’re taking some time on the blog to talk about hexagons and their possibilities. It’s been a lot … Continue reading →

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Tune-Up on Twenty: Sewing Maintenance, Giveaway!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Diane Harris

It’s time for your Tune-Up on Twenty. On the 20th of each month, we remind you to take care of your sewing maintenance. Here’s a short checklist. 1. Gently clean the lint/dirt/debris from all areas of your machine as instructed … Continue reading →

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A Quilter’s Dilemma—Or Not!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Diane Harris

As I do almost every year, I’m working on UFOs this year. I hope to complete 13 in ’13. This idea came from QM Scrap Squad member Marty Dyer-Allison. (The girl also goes for 52 quilts in 52 weeks. Overachiever. … Continue reading →

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Quilt Blocks: Simple Math Part 3

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Diane Harris

We’ve been learning some basic quilt math and we’re up to Part 3. Are you still with me?! If quilt math isn’t your strong point and you really want to wrap your head around these concepts, you might want to … Continue reading →

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