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5 Ways to Start Crumb Blocks
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Make a "Seeing Spots" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)
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Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a gorgeous Seeing Spots quilt using the Missouri Star 60 degree triangle template ruler and 2.5 inch strips of precut fabric. For this project, Jenny chose a roll of "Linework" 2.5" Strips and a "Designer Solids" Design Roll, both by Tula Pink for FreeSpirit Fabrics. This pretty hexagon quilt is made quick and easy with strip sets, and it is just beautiful!
Learn to Sew: How to Lay Out Your Fabric
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After you prewash and press your fabric, you'll want to lay it out properly. In this video, I teach you how to true up your fabric so that it lays straight on the grain.
Tips for Finding the Straight Grain in Fabrics
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Finding the straight grain of fabric is important to do before beginning a project. ZJ Humbach shares several tips for finding the straight of grain in different fabrics.
How to Square Up Fabric for Cutting
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Learning how to square up fabric before cutting any pieces for your next quilt is an important lesson. Heather Thomas teaches you how she squares up fabric after it has been pre-washed and gets it ready to be used.