Why I Prewash Quilt Fabric & How To Do It
The debate over prewashing fabrics is a long-standing conversation among quilters. Over the years, I've made quilts with and without...
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Jen Wagner
May 13 min read
The SECRET to Invisible Seams on Your Quilt Back
Have you ever encountered the frustration of piecing your quilt back together, only to find that the seams have created an unsightly...
Jen Wagner
Apr 12 min read
Making Quilts with Black or Dark Backgrounds
Using dark fabrics in a quilt is amazing because they make the color from the other fabrics pop! While the result is stunning, it's...
Jen Wagner
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Tips for Pressing Fabric for Quilting
Some quilters love pressing their fabric and others despise it. Here are some tips to make pressing fabric for quilting a more...
Jen Wagner
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Choosing Colors for a Quilt
Choosing what colors to put in a quilt is such a big decision because we put so much time, energy, and money into a quilt. We want to...
Jen Wagner
Jun 26, 20233 min read
The Circle Savvy Ruler
Discovering this ruler has made me soooo happy. It makes cutting out circles easy and accurate. And it is non-slip! If you don't like to...
Jen Wagner
May 3, 20233 min read
The Water Dilemma - Regarding Irons, Not the Drought
The tap water here in Las Vegas is really hard so I don't dare use it. I tried using the filtered water from my fridge and still got...
Jen Wagner
Feb 27, 20234 min read
Fusible Web vs Fusible Interfacing: Wait, there's a difference?!?
My sewing journey began in the world of clothing construction so when I jumped into quilting, my brain put fusible web and fusible...
Jen Wagner
Jan 26, 20234 min read
Why Join a Quilt Guild?
As I was getting packed up to go to my guild meeting last night, I was feeling sluggish with a bit of dread (yes I'm introverted). I got...
Jen Wagner
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Quilt Marking Hack: Using Channel Locks on a Longarm
Marking a quilt can take a lot of time but in a lot of situations, I find it's worth the it. Here's a trick to make it easier. Links in...
Jen Wagner
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Fussy Cutting Hack: Paper Template
I love using big prints for the backs of my quilts. When I'm lucky enough to find a way to get one in a top, here's how I use it. Links...
Jen Wagner
Dec 10, 20226 min read
Fill Up Your Binding
Many of you asked about the steps for making the fuller quilt binding that I showed in this instagram reel so I'm giving all details with...
Jen Wagner
Oct 8, 20223 min read
There's More Than One Way To Bind A Quilt
If you missed it, I've got how to do traditional binding all laid out here. If you're ready for some other great binding tips and methods...
Jen Wagner
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Assembly Line Quilting
I'm not sure if this is really a term used in quilting but I think it describes the technique perfectly and it really comes in handy when...
Jen Wagner
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Curved Piecing Tips
So many quilters shy away from curved piecing without giving it a try. I am here to tell you it is EASIER than it looks. You can do it....
Jen Wagner
Mar 12, 20226 min read
Foundation Paper Piecing Basics
Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) takes a little work to learn but once you understand the technique, you'll see that it's worth the effort....
Jen Wagner
Dec 9, 20214 min read
Quilting Basics Part 5 - Binding
Missed Part 4? Check it out here Binding is the final step in creating a quilt. Binding as a noun, is the fabric sealing in the raw edges...
Jen Wagner
Nov 14, 20216 min read
Quilting Basics Part 4- Quilting
Missed part 3? Check it out here Your quilt top is all put together so it's time to do the quilting! Functionally, quilting is done by...
Jen Wagner
Sep 3, 20211 min read
Quilting basics part 3- Chain Piecing
One of my favorite tricks that speeds up the piecing process is chain piecing. I debated about including it in the quilting basics vs a...
Jen Wagner
Jan 10, 20213 min read
Quilting Basics Part 2- Rotary Cutting
Onward in our quilting techniques adventure! See Quilting Basics part 1 if you haven't already! I've covered what constitutes a quilt and...
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