How to cut border fabric so the pattern is straight

If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, then you’ve probably come across a fabric that isn’t printed straight on the grain. For some fabrics, that doesn’t matter, for others, it can really look off when you cut it up to include it in a quilt. The effect of cutting a print that isn’t […]

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22 February, 2016

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How to Cut Out Garment Patterns – Intro to Garment Sewing – Simple A-Line Skirt

In today’s video we’re going to teach you how to cut out garment patterns so you have accurately sized pieces that fit your body perfectly. Stephanie Brennan will take you through her process of pinning the pattern pieces to the fabric, explain what the markings on the pattern pieces mean and talk about why the […]

Stephanie Soebbing

3 November, 2022

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How to cut strips for quilting

Cutting accurately and sewing a consistent quarter-inch seam are the two keys to creating perfect piecing every time. I’ve already covered sewing a quarter-inch seam in my video tutorial showing three different ways to set up your sewing machine to sew a quarter-inch seam. So today’s tutorial is all about cutting accurate strips. This video […]

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28 July, 2015

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How to do a fabric pull!

Choosing fabric can be one of the hardest parts of the quilting process. Often when we choose a pattern, it’s because we love everything about it, including the original fabric that often is no longer available. So in today’s video I have Bobby Metcalf as my guest. He’s our newest Quilt Addicts Anonymous team member […]

Stephanie Soebbing

15 February, 2023

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How to do big stitch hand quilting with pearl cotton

Big stitch is a great alternative to fine hand quilting for beginner quilters or for those who like the look of hand quilting, but don’t want to take the time to create heirloom-quality hand quilting. The technique uses pearl cotton or tatting thread and a size 5 between needle to make a stitch that is […]

Stephanie Soebbing

23 August, 2015

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How to do big stitch hand quilting with pearl cotton

Learn how to do big stitch, a hand quilting stitch that is easier than fine hand quilting. For more information visit http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/2015/08/how-to-do-big-stitch-hand-quilting-with-pearl-cotton/

Stephanie Soebbing

24 August, 2015

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How to do fusible applique

I know how to do hand applique, needle turn, Hawaiian and spray starch method, but using fusible web to do applique by machine is my favorite method by far. It is fast, accurate and very sturdy. I use it often for kids projects, because it holds up well to lots of washings and if I’m going […]

Stephanie Soebbing

25 May, 2015

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How to do fusible applique with the windowing technique

Fusible applique is a fast way to create applique in quilting. This tutorial shows you how to: – Prepare your template – Add in additional fabric for the overlap – Create a window in the fusible web so your finished work is soft and flexible – Use an applique pressing sheet to assemble your applique […]

Stephanie Soebbing

25 May, 2015

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How to dress up the stipple meander!

I love a good stipple meander. It’s one of the first quilting stitches you learn because it’s pretty basic, and not too challenging to master. Basically you make a bunch of curvy bumps all over the place and as long as there are no points and lines don’t cross, you’re good. But the stipple meander […]

Stephanie Soebbing

15 December, 2021

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How to finish your T-shirt quilt by Christmas

I got a request from one of you for instructions on how to finish their T-shirt quilt by Christmas. I’m already out of town, so I’m not able to make the three videos that are required to show you all how to finish it, but I will do my best with photos and videos that […]

Stephanie Soebbing

23 December, 2011

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