Do you still have the first seam ripper you had in high school? In this video, Kelly Pederson Hanson talks about this invaluable little tool we all have in our sewing box, particularly that little red ball on your ripper. She also shows you some alternative seam rippers and methods that you will wish you had learned long ago.
Tags: quilt seams, quilting tools, seam ripper, sewing box
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Peg Spradlin explains why she thinks basting your quilt is one of the most important steps in machine quilting your quilt. You will learn how to find the center of your table and use that to position your backing, batting, and quilt. Then use binder clips to position them and see how to properly stitch
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One of the most important things to understand as a quilter is how to read a pattern. Laura Roberts talks about the different ways patterns are written, and what we can look for to help us read any type of pattern. Watch this video tutorial showcasing patterns from various quilting magazines – it will help
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Heather Thomas talks to you about adding depth to your art by using different techniques. She explains how to use cool and warm colors together, finding a focal point, and using value instead of color. Make sure to keep your rules of depth in mind, but also pay attention to how you quilt your quilts
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Heather Thomas discusses Tyvek® Fabric and the way it can be used to create a unique art quilt. Tyvek material can be melted to create a hard, stone-like design. Watch as Heather discusses this very artistic quilting project – including how to paint and melt your Tyvek. Create texture and depth in your next project
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That was painful to watch. It may be tedious ripping seams out,but that demonstration was the worst use of a seam ripper I ever saw.
You should show the use of seam-fix seam ripper, its time and effortsaving and very useful , Thanks
rip off. I am signed up to get emails, i click on the email, it takes me to a video, i click on the arrow and I get an ad from Staples. No option to watch, no way to view video !!!#@$!@@#@!
Hi Sue,
Here is a link to the video. I have tested it and it does seem to be working ok. There are ads before the free videos that last a few seconds and then the video from our site will play. https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/video/alternative-seam-rippers-methods-008283/
Thanks,
Becky
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