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Seam Treatment Series

I would like to introduce my new seam treatment series. BUT first, let’s start with a bit of history. My crazy quilting journey began about fifteen years ago. At the time I had retired from commuting, long 13-hour days and had started working part-time from home. I had quilted for several years branching out into…

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Crazy Quilting Tools

Similar to ribbons, trims and laces there are a vast array of crazy quilting tools available. Let’s start with marking pens. How to Use Marking Pens as a Useful Quilting Tool Through the years I’ve experimented with a number of marking pens, many of which have provided disappointing results. Finally, after considerable experimentation, I started…

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Feather Stitch

Do you want to learn how to feather stitch? This is an excellent stitching technique for challenging areas where seams are closer than we would have liked. When I stitched fabrics together for this block, I found several small patches of cloth, not overly conducive to lengthy seam treatments. Feather stitching allows you to create…

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Button Cluster Technique

Over time I’ve written several blog posts about button clusters, so by now, many of you will know I LOVE using the button cluster technique in projects! I have a button bin which includes a large selection of generic buttons in various colours, sizes, styles, and, luckily, some vintage buttons. My collection has grown over…

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Rayon Lace Applique

When I first began crazy quilting, I found the more I learned, the more I found new and different products I could combine in my creative outlet. One of these products is lace appliques available in various shapes and sizes. While some are cotton, many are rayon which absorbs dyes beautifully, allowing vast colour options…