
When did you last do a seam test?
We've been talking to a lot of quilters lately who have been complaining about piecing issues. Their pains are about blocks not coming out the correct size and points being cut off. We recommend that every quilter do a seam test! Do a test often, especially when you've had your machine serviced or are working with fabrics that you are unfamiliar with. Here's how: Cut three strips of scrap fabric 2" wide by 10" long. Sew two of the strips together along one long side, us

Hi, Susan here...
Hi, Susan here. I’ve been working at Quilts Plus since 2010 and have been quilting for 30+ years. Actually, I don’t go to work, I go to fun. The job from which I retired was work, this job is fun! I get to play with fabric all day. And help people figure out how to use my favorite fabrics… I mean, help people pick out the best fabrics for their quilt. And did I mention I get to play with fabric all day? (Except when Connie makes me do other stuff.) On my own quilts, la