Heather Thomas presents several fun and unique examples of couched quilts. She provides specific tips for couching faux borders to appear like piping. Learn how to couch fibers to the surface of your quilts or even to the edge inside the binding. See what materials you need and what stitches work best. Use these tips and start to make couched faux border piping on your quilts.
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7:33How to Make Bias Binding
Angie Hodapp helps you save time and money at the quilt store for the next time you are buying fabric for a bias binding. After figuring out the math, get into cutting and measuring to bind on the bias. Learn techniques about how to hide the seam and why you should always use a bias…
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9:08Adding Dimension with Cocoons and Silk Carrier Rods
Heather Thomas adds dimension with an applique of cocoons and silk carrier rods. You will learn how to make roush and gathered flower. Make sure to soak the carrier rods in water to soften the fibers and saracen before using them.
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3:41How to Baste a Quilt
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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10:38Create Your Own Quilt Blocks
Carolyn Beam shows you how to make your own designer blocks. You will learn how combine two blocks from two different four patch patterns to make your own designer block. Then see how she uses her quilting software to see how the new designs look on an actual quilt.
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