by RaNae Merrill November 25, 2023
Kathy Wiley's quilt Beauty in the Broken is something completely new: a quilt that incorporates openwork.
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by RaNae Merrill October 20, 2023
All through the process, as I looked at the words on those T-shirts, I would think "This is what I want to be able to say about how I got through it when COVID is over."
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by RaNae Merrill August 23, 2023
Slices of eggplant wrapped around a filling of feta, lemon, mint, pine nuts and raisins are SOOOO good!
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by RaNae Merrill August 23, 2023
Here's my trick for non-skid bacon that won't slide out of your BLT.
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by RaNae Merrill August 16, 2023
Expanding the quilting beyond the block and using a carefully-curated set of motifs makes this quilt simply elegant!
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by RaNae Merrill July 24, 2023
There are two types of large-print fabrics: allover designs and panel blocks. Which should you use?
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by RaNae Merrill July 03, 2023
If you haven't quilted in a while, you might feel a little rusty approaching the sewing machine to do free-motion quilting. Here's a warm-up to get you back in the groove quickly and easily.
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by RaNae Merrill June 19, 2023
Grow your quilting design from your piecing design.
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by RaNae Merrill June 19, 2023
Can't get your top thread to tighten up for a balanced stitch? Try this when you thread your machine.
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by RaNae Merrill June 01, 2023
Is your quilt sandwich hard to move over your sewing machine bed? It's most likely caused by one of two problems. Both are easy to fix - here's how to solve them and quilt more smoothly.
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by RaNae Merrill May 03, 2023
When using a fabric for binding that is the same on both sides here's my trick for getting the seams all on the correct side.
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by RaNae Merrill April 06, 2023
A small adjustment in your foot position will keep you stable, relaxed and in control.
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