Four Quilting Tips I Wish I Discovered Earlier

Simple Tips Saving Weeks Of Disappointment

When too much content comes up searching online for quilting how to’s, small pertinent tips get lost. Especially as a beginner, the disappointments are just too much. However finding a quick two paragraph article pointing out a couple of changes that anyone can do, is really welcome.

 

 

The first tip is achieving a quarter inch seam. Its not unusual to assume that sewing along the edge of the presser foot turns out to be the perfect quarter inch.

A quarter inch presser foot is an expensive addition for around $2 to $3, a worthy investment. This one fits most domestic machines such Brother, Singer, Pfaff. 

 

Learn to nest seams for perfect quilt blocks everytime, resulting in a delightful display of favorite prints for your nine or sixteen patch, or any quilt block.

Kelli at The Willow Market believes in investing in quality quilting fabric, and pressing fabrics which lends to accurate cutting. Kellys four top tips:

1. An accurate quarter inch seam – invest in a quarter inch presser foot
2. Learn to nest seams – essential
3. Shop around for better quality fabric
4. Precise cutting – pressing fabrics helps alot.