August 30, 2003
Tips that have names after them have been compiled
from the Quilting
Passion Forum.
There are also more tips available at: http://quiltingpassion.com/tips.html
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When using embroidery floss or Perle Cotton, remember that the thread has a "direction" to it. If you thread your needle in the same direction that it comes off of the spool/floss, then you will have far fewer tangles and knots.
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When cutting thread from a spool, etc., first knot the end you cut so that you remember which end should be threaded first through the needle. (BitoHoney28)
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When turning corners, using the button-hole stitch, take smaller stitches.
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When turning corners, using the button-hole stitch, stab the corner just a few threads inside of the corner. This will keep it more secure, while the thread will cover the threads left open.
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When making Snowball Blocks, the average size of squares to use for the triangular corners is 1/3 the finished size of the block. For example, a 9" finished block should use 3" squares for the corners. (MerryHands)
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UFOs and Quilt Tops: Try hanging curtain rods on walls in your sewing room, then draping UFOs or unfinished quilts over them. It helps keep them organized, keeps them fresh in your mind, and looks like art! (Pam29011)
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