Tag Archives: cutting

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 18, 2016 by GourmetQuilter

Wow! Time is going so fast! We are enjoying a wonderful summer just now, with just enough days of less sunshine to remind us that we live in the land of the long white cloud! It does, of course, keep … Continue reading →

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How to make Zippered Pouches using 10″ squares – Quilting Tips & Techniques 175

Posted on December 29, 2014 by GourmetQuilter

This video shows how to use some 10″ squares of fabric, and batting, to make zippered pouches, with some variations on a theme! see also: Quilting Tips & Techniques 095 – How to make Paper Bag Corners: http://youtu.be/R6AkpvJYqq0 A pattern … Continue reading →

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How to use an Applique Mat for Fusible Applique – Quilting Tips & Techniques 174

Posted on December 27, 2014 by GourmetQuilter

Well, another Christmas is in the past, hoping everyone is having a good time over this holiday season. We had a delicious time with family including our little 2 year old grandson, a lovely time on the beach and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Life on the home front, Tips & Techniques | Tagged applique, applique mat, assembling applique, block, cotton, craft, cutting, fabric, fusible applique, gourmetquilter, how to, making, quilt, quilting, sewing, teflon mat, that Japanese doll quilt, tutorial | Comments Off

How to make an “Up-Size” Star Quilt – Quilting Tips & Techniques 173

Posted on December 19, 2014 by GourmetQuilter

This video shows how to deliciously “up-size” an 8″ star block into a one block quilt where the block measures 56″, quite an up-size! Here we show you how to cut and sew larger pieces of fabric. Using 8 x … Continue reading →

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How to Measure, Cut & Make Bias Binding for a Quilt – Quilting Tips & Techniques 171

Posted on December 6, 2014 by GourmetQuilter

This video show how to measure your quilt and to work out how much fabric you will need to cut and make bias binding for a quilt with wavy or scalloped edges.