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Before You Quilt an Antique Quilt Top
Each time I see an antique quilt, I am filled with that longing for days gone by. I think of the person who spent her time hand-piecing the blocks, sashing and borders. This was usually done at the end of a long day of work and not in the best lighting conditions. Yet these quilts…
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Hiring a Professional Long Arm Machine Quilter
Over the past decade, long arm machine quilting has become both a popular and beautiful way to finish projects. It is also a great business opportunity for many quilters. So, hiring a professional who uses a long arm machine is always an option for getting your projects completed. If you do decide to use a…
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Blog | busy quilters | Design | Fabric | Quilting | Tips and Tricks | Uncategorized
How to Pre-wash Fabric for Quilting
To prewash fabric or not to prewash was the subject of my last post. It’s pretty easy if you decide not to prewash your fabric – you just cut and sew. But what if you decide to prewash? Are there any tips that can make prewashing results better? Here are just a few tips that…
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Fabric Prewash or Not?
Should I prewash my fabric or not? Nothing can stir up more heated debates with quilters than this subject. Every quilter has an opinion on the subject. And guess what? They are all correct. The truth is there is no right or wrong answer to the question. It is all up to the individual quilter. Each…
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Preparing Your Quilt to be Quilted
Whither you are hand quilting, machine quilting for yourself, or sending your quilt to a professional quilter to quilt for you, there are a few tips that will help your quilt have a better finished look. Always make certain that your quilt top and backing are neatly pressed. I cannot emphasize this enough. Unpressed seams…
