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Carli Marsico
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Why pressing your seams open is a GOOD THING!
Pressing your seams open is good for a lot of things, including precise piecing. Here are 3 reasons why:

Carli Marsico
Jul 28, 20225 min read
12 Tips for Sewing with Bias Edges
'Bias' is a dirty word in quilting. I'm always amazed at the lengths quilters go to avoid working with a bias edge. This usually means a...


Carli Marsico
May 31, 20229 min read
Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 4
The 4th and final section of this series is all about alignment methods: How to get those perfect points. Assuming you've cut, sewn, and...


Carli Marsico
Apr 30, 20228 min read
Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 3
Learn how to press properly so you don't undo all your efforts achieving precise cutting and sewing.


Carli Marsico
Mar 31, 20227 min read
Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 2
This month's post is all about sewing precise seams; the second most important element of precision piecing. Almost all quilt patterns...

Carli Marsico
Mar 31, 20225 min read
How to Calibrate Your Scant 1/4" Seam
Maybe you've heard about it before, or even know what it is, but have never actually sat down and calibrated your scant 1/4" seam...


Carli Marsico
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Giving your Rulers Grip
Acrylic quilting rulers are very smooth. That’s good for a lot of things, but it makes it easy for the ruler to slip when you're cutting...


Carli Marsico
Feb 28, 20229 min read
Precision Piecing for Lazy Quilters: Part 1
Don't you just love it when your points come together perfectly on the first try? It's not critical, but when it happens, it just gives...
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