Category Archives: Quilting 101

Instructional posts and how-tos for building your quiltmaking skills

What Are Your Burning Quilt Questions?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Diane Harris

On each of the past few days, I’ve noticed in various places online that quilters have questions they’re hesitant to ask. One person said, “I’ve never understood what a fat quarter is.” Another ventured, “Can I ask a stupid question? … Continue reading →

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Learning about “Line”

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Diane Harris

_____________________________________________________________ Line is one of the elements of art. I started thinking about line during a retreat with Mary Lou Weidman a few weeks ago. _____________________________________________________________ We were considering the piece I was working on, and Mary Lou explained something … Continue reading →

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Quiltmaker’s Garden Butterfly Block

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Peg

Peg Spradlin is responsible for making many of the quilts you see in QM’s pages. Peg has sewn for us and our sister publications for many years. She’s a master.   We asked Peg to share tips she found helpful … Continue reading →

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Sulky’s Tips for Longarm Success: Giveaway Part 5

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Diane Harris

Quiltmaker is happy to partner with Sulky for the last in a five-part thread giveaway. *     *     *     *     *   *     *     *     *     * Sulky of America has several longarm machine experts among its national educating staff. Sue … Continue reading →

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QM Shorts: Mascara Wand Cleaners

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jill Montgomery

By Jill Montgomery from Fairfield, Ohio, a member of QM’s 2012 Scrap Squad   I picked up this tip shortly after I started quilting and it has been a lifesaver for keeping my machines running smoothly! Use a clean mascara … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Quilty Pleasures!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Diane Harris

If you’re new to Quilty Pleasures, welcome! If you read QP already, thanks for being here. Today we’re highlighting two of our most popular posts. Lots of quilters have learned from these. Enjoy!   A Quick Quilt Label Method   … Continue reading →

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Thread Success: Tips from Sulky, Giveaway

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Diane Harris

Quiltmaker is happy to partner with Sulky for the third in a five-part thread giveaway. *     *     *     *     * Sulky’s Tips for Thread Success By Patti Lee, Vice President of Consumer Relations, Sulky of America The threads you use … Continue reading →

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What’s a Blog Tour?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Diane Harris

If you’re not familiar with blog tours, this post is for you. Quiltmaker hosts a blog tour twice each year leading up to the release of our 100 Blocks series of issues. During the blog tour, readers visit our blog … Continue reading →

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Melissa’s Ladder of Success

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Melissa Radtke

The QM Scrap Squad is a select group of seven QM readers. They take one pattern from each regular issue of Quiltmaker and make their own scrappy versions to inspire you. The featured quilt from the May/June issue is Ladder … Continue reading →

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QM Shorts: No-Mark Stitch & Flip

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Diane Harris

Today’s QM Short comes courtesy of Donna Amos, a member of the 2011 QM Scrap Squad. It’s a great tip and a real time saver! Donna lives in Decatur, Arkansas and blogged about her Scrap Squad experience. Recently I had … Continue reading →

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