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Helpful notions for sewing garments
Discover the essential sewing notions for garment making. Learn why they're crucial and what to substitute if you don't have them on hand.
Carli Marsico
Mar 27, 20243 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
Dec 4, 20233 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
Jul 28, 20225 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
May 31, 20229 min read


Auriful vs. Wonderfil: The Ultimate Piecing Thread
Which thread is the best for piecing quilt blocks? If you engage with the quiltsagram (the quilting community on Instagram), you probably...
Carli Marsico
Apr 30, 20226 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, 20227 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
Mar 31, 20225 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...
Carli Marsico
Mar 1, 20229 min read


The hang pin technique for perfect points
While perfect points aren't necessary for a beautiful quilt, it's extra nice when everything lines up seamlessly. The best tip I have to...
Carli Marsico
Nov 28, 20214 min read
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