One of my least favorite things to sew are half square triangles. Short of starching, no matter what I do, they turn out off…then my block is off…then the row…then the quilt 😖🤦🏽♀️😾 I’m sure I didn’t make up this method, but it works for perfect squares. 1. Cut the squares to the size you […]
Author Archives: rachael
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Mar
Mar
Like coloring, or painting, you can use fabric to create a fun and modern, realistic look to your quilt. I prefer to use solids and low volume prints, as opposed to traditional calicos, because there is less competition for a focal point. But you CAN use your favorite calico; read on, for how! I will […]
Week 2 is already upon us! This week, we’ll be working on the Whale Tail Airstream. In the Quilt Along Group, I posted a video on gradients, and how color placement will change the look of your trailer. There are no wrong gradients! Both low volume, and solids will look amazing, as will a mix […]
Welcome to week 1 of the Airstream Quilt Along!! I’m really thrilled that you are joining me, quilting your own Airstream quilt! I cannot wait to see the colors you choose to use and how it all looks in your trailer (if you have one!!) This week we’re starting with Gloria Flamingo – we are […]
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Feb
Feb
Pair your love of Airstreams and quilting with the Airstream Quilt Along! The Airstream Quilt Along will start on March 11th. We will piece 2 blocks a week for 10 weeks. The blocks use Foundation Paper Piecing. If you are new to FPP (foundation paper piecing) have no fear – my patterns are very simple, […]
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Jan
Jan
I’m not one who goes wild over Christmas fabrics…or quilts. I’ve always seen them as frippery..and somewhat like maternity clothes – you use them for a little bit, and then back they go into the closet for the next go-around. For some reason I was in a bit of a Christmasy sewing mood. WHO am […]
As I have been stitching my Christmas Star EPP blocks, I’ve been wondering, “How do I bring this home?” 🤔 How do I finish the quilt? I’ve thought about more blocks…eh… I’ve thought about half blocks…then it occurred to me: I could have ANOTHER block to really emphasize the secondary shape! And that’s what I […]
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Dec
Dec
The LAST thing we quilters like is M-A-T-H….and Geometry is for the birds. Somehow I got an A in Geometry. I couldn’t tell you a thing I learned in Geometry…I always thought it was a cheater class…if you proved your theorems, you were right. UGH. Here’s the thing about Geometry: An angle is an angle, […]
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Dec
Dec
Is it possible to use regular rulers to fussy cut?I INSTANTLY fell in love with English paper piecing, but the practicality of project specific templates was enough to drive me batty. Enter geometry. I’m really not great a math…but LIGHT BULB MOMENT: all shapes have the same angle regardless of the size!! That meant that […]