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Quilting Tips and Techniques on Video
By: Kris Driessen
This is a list of quilting videos I have found useful. These videos show a specific technique in a short and precise manner. If you know of one you think should be here, let me know!
Here's a tip for those on dial-up: click the video to start it loading, then click the pause button and minimize it. The video will continue to load while you do other things. When you are done, come back and hit the Play button.
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Binding Miter Tool - how to use this tool to make binding with the corner presewn. by Jackie Robinson
Blindstitching an applique patch or label to hide your securing stitches. From The Quilting Coach.
Cathedral Windows in three dimensions. Used in Stars in My Window.
Chain Stitching example
Choosing the best rotary cutter for you from Elisabeth Tinsinger, American Patchwork and Quilting.
HST (Half Square Triangle) Methods
- How to make Half Square Triangles using the traditional method of drawing a line on the diagonal, sewing on both sides of the line, then cutting on the line.
- How to make Half Square Triangles using Thangles
Hand Quilting - a close up video by Ann Miller Titus
How to add a flange border as a piping accent to your quilt.
How to make a Stem Stitch Embroidery Stitch for Redwork using size #8 Perle Cotton explained by Pat Sloan.
How to use the June Taylor ruler to quickly cut strips for your project.
Flying Geese Methods
- Making Flying Geese using the heart method (one big square, four small squares). No Waste. The Lazy Girl Flying Geese ruler will help you cut these squares the perfect size. From Myquilting.com. Used in Cook Your Goose.
- Making Flying Geese using the Quilt-in-a-day Flying Geese ruler. Used in Stars in My Window and Cook Your Goose.
Making Spool Blocks - cutting strip sets using a 45 degree triangle ruler. Used in Years to Come
Mitered Borders - Jackie Robinson demonstrates how to make perfect mitered borders.
Mitering strips for invisible seams in long borders.
Perfect Quilt Borders that lay flat and keep your quilt square.
Perfect 1/4" Seam Allowance Once you have perfected this technique, your piecing will be easier and your blocks will fit together all the time.
Pin Basting your quilt prior to machine quilting it by Pat Sloan.
Raw Edge Applique Tips using fusible web from Bradie from QuiltCetera.Com shares a few great tips for doing raw edge applique quilting using fusible web
Set In Seams - the infamous Y seam is explained by Heidi Kaisand
Setting the Seam before cutting gives you crisp seams and intersections.
Tying a Surgeons Knot - a great knot for tied quilts.