Tip Tuesday + Picks
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Tip Tuesday:
It's Tip Tuesday and we're back with Quilting Anatomy 2.0! Last week, we laid the foundation with the basics, but now, let's dive deeper into the finer details of quilt creation.
Let's explore!
Bias Cut - Fabric cut on the diagonal against the grain, allowing it to bend and stretch smoothly. Ideal for creating curves, intricate patterns, and adding flexibility to quilt designs.
Flanged Binding - This technique involves adding a thin strip of contrasting fabric along the quilt binding, creating a decorative accent or flange. It's a stylish way to enhance the quilt's edge.
Hand-Stitched Blocks - Crafted entirely by hand, these blocks showcase meticulous attention to detail, featuring intricate, personalized touches. Each stitch is a testament to the artisan's dedication.
Perfect Circles - These precisely cut circular fabric shapes bring elegance and a touch of artistry to quilting designs. Whether it's used as standalone motifs or incorporated into intricate patterns, creating perfect circles demands careful cutting.
️Appliqué - Elevate your quilt designs with this method of sewing fabric pieces onto a background. Whether by hand or machine, appliqué adds depth, texture, and intricate detailing to quilts, allowing for the creation of stunning patterns, images, or personalized motifs.
Y Seams - These specialized seams intersect in a 'Y' shape within complex quilt block patterns, where three edges meet. Mastering Y seams requires precision and careful alignment to achieve seamless connections between fabric pieces.
Fussy Cutting - Highlighting specific motifs or images within quilt blocks for that perfect design emphasis. This requires a keen eye for shapes and design and accurate cutting.
Cutting on Point - A diagonal cut technique for shapes set at a 45-degree angle, creating unique quilt patterns. This requires special attention to the direction of the grain and knowledge of how to sew these pieces effectively.
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Kim’s Staff Pick
*Meet the Team Edition - Kim*
Presenting... The Kim!
We're thrilled to showcase Kim's specially curated Fat Quarter Bundle.
Kim saw this as an opportunity to illustrate how beginning with one fun fabric piece can pave the way for crafting a distinctive colour palette. You've admired Kim's stunning, vibrant, and imaginative quilts, and this combination truly embodies her style and shows off her ability to play with colours, tones, and patterns.
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