A Quilter's Life

2022 Tips


Listen Later

Quilting Tips:
18 - Take a class.  Find someone that makes the kinds of things you want to make and take a class from them.
17 - Set up your sewing space to fit your needs
16 - Don't be afraid of color
15 - Use colors and techniques you like
14 - Don't give up
13 - There are different ways to do things, so find what works for you
12 - Leaders & Enders by Bonnie Hunter
11 - Use weight on ruler
10 - Use a design board
9 - Accurate seam allowance
8 - Use seam ripper
7 - Chair-proper fit
6 - Get best tools that you can afford
5 - Just do it, try something new, ask questions, stretch yourself
4 - Work with others, be part of a group
3 - Use iron/pressing
2 - Pay attention to directions, especially measuring & cutting (Measure twice/Cut once)
1 - Keep it fun, enjoy the process, there are no quilt police, do what you love, take your time
 
And a special Thank You to Carolina Moore and Belle Brunner.  Here are their links:
 
Carolina
Website:  Always Expect Moore.com
Looking for her Spot on Dot?  You can see a video on how they are used by clicking here.
Other places to find Caroline are:
YouTube: Carolina Moore
Pinterest:  Carolina Moore
Instagram:  craftmoore
Facebook:  Always Expect Moore
 
Belle
Website: Seams Sew Me
Instagram: seams_sew_me
Facebook: Seams Sew Me
YouTube: ‘Belle’ of Seams Sew Me
Etsy: SeamsSewMeShop
Pinterest: Belle of Seams Sew Me
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

A Quilter's LifeBy Paula Chamberlain

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

33 ratings


More shows like A Quilter's Life

View all
Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity by Seamwork

Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity

726 Listeners

Love to Sew Podcast by Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs

Love to Sew Podcast

1,086 Listeners

Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads" by Threads Magazine

Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"

258 Listeners

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. by Kristin Esser

Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

218 Listeners

A Quilting Life Podcast by Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton

A Quilting Life Podcast

334 Listeners

The Quilter on Fire Podcast by Brandy

The Quilter on Fire Podcast

213 Listeners

Sew & So... by Flint Rock LLC, BERNINA

Sew & So...

44 Listeners

Craft to Career by Elizabeth Chappell

Craft to Career

325 Listeners

Not Your Granny's Quilt Show by Amanda Oros

Not Your Granny's Quilt Show

53 Listeners

Inappropriate Quilters by Leslie and Rochelle

Inappropriate Quilters

359 Listeners

The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts. by Janet Szabo, Sewing and Quilting Expert

The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.

70 Listeners

Quilting on the Side by Andi Stanfield and Tori McElwain

Quilting on the Side

19 Listeners

Breaking the Blocks by Rachel Pierman

Breaking the Blocks

16 Listeners

Patchwork Revival: A Quilting Podcast by Emily Dodd

Patchwork Revival: A Quilting Podcast

17 Listeners

The Sewcial Hour Podcast by Bethany McCue & Audra Chaimson

The Sewcial Hour Podcast

6 Listeners