Freezer paper piecing will save you so much time and *tears*. No more ripping out those tiny paper bits for hours! Oh, my achy, breaky fingers! In this post, I’m sharing a free modern triangle block pattern, Scrappy Whirligig, and a tutorial to make it with the freezer paper piecing technique that I’ve taught to thousands of quilters in my…
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Freezer Paper Piecing {Tutorial}
How to Use Fabric Cutting Templates for Foundation Piecing
Fabric cutting templates are made for getting the best results with foundation paper piecing. Cutting the right shapes on the correct side of the fabric and cover the ENTIRE foundation makes sewing a lot more fun! Also, I’m answering your burning questions about how to place your template on the fabric (face up, face down?) and how many layers to…
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Make Modern Triangles Member Spotlight #30
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED MEMBER: Charlotte C. Make Modern Triangles member spotlight #30 is on Charlotte C. who brings her colorful, intricate quilts to the Bryan House Quilts blog. Her quilting ID is traditional and modern and she loves to learn. Charlotte started quilting to make baby quilts for her staff instead of knitting and crocheting them. She says that “now the possibilities…
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April Showers Are Raining Blocks!
April showers ARE RAINING BLOCKS OF ALL KINDS April showers are raining blocks in the Make Modern Triangles Club. Month 4 of the Echo BOM is a bit more challenging and members showed they could weather the storm. Members are also working on the Magic Mini as an intro to freezer paper piecing (you’ll see several in the slideshow below)….
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Best Way to Cut Fabric Yardage
Cut fabric yardage the best way to get the most out of your fabric. Key Highlights for Cut fabric Yardage Essential Tools and Materials for Cutting Quilting Fabric I’m so excited when I have a fresh batch of half yard fabrics! Over the years, I’ve found that prepping my fabric for cutting and using tools in good condition makes the…
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