A creative journey for the love of designing, creating, teaching, and sewing
Fabrics
by Sue Beevers
Patterns
by Trillium Ridge
Suzie's Tips
Paper Piecing Seam Allowances
It can be hard to paper piece a block when you use a conventional 1/4" seam allowance (1/2" total) for your fabric strips. I use a wider seam allowance: 3/4" total for smaller pieces, and 1" total for larger pieces ......
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Simple Pillow Cases
You will notice that many times a finished quilt is a square, not a rectangle. This is a perfect time to make matching pillow cases!......
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Working with Stripes
I love stripes - they're perfect for a companion fabric, and make a great quilt border. Additionally, striped fabrics make great pillowcases; they make a great simple quilt; and when fussy cut, they can be spectacular. How can you not love stripes?......
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1/4” and scant 1/4” seams
If you are sewing squares and rectangles together, a 1/4” seam isn’t a suggestion, it’s imperative!
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