Tag Archives: quilting techniques

Quilting Up a Postage Stamp Quilt

Posted on August 24, 2013 by thecuriousquilter

This last month I have had three people write with questions about how to quilt their completed PSQ toppers. I will share some ideas, but hope others will jump in with ideas as well! Right about now I am wishing … Continue reading →

Posted in PostageStamp Quilts/Charm Swaps | Tagged basting quilts, charms, free motion quilting, inspiration, postage stamp quilt, Postage Stamp Quilt challenge, process, PSQ, quilting, quilting techniques, tutorial, two inch treasures, walking foot | 9 Comments

Plain and Simple, Learning to Quilt — A Giveaway

Posted on October 9, 2012 by thecuriousquilter

This giveaway is now closed. If you followed the saga of The Quilt that Gretchen Made, both the beginning and the finishing, you read about two super books. Perhaps Gretchen’s journey has made you want to learn more about these … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged give away, giveaway, quilt, quilt stories, quilting, quilting books, quilting techniques | 46 Comments

Quilting Trivia: Ten Tidbits About Fabric Grain

Posted on September 18, 2011 by thecuriousquilter

Many years ago, when I first learned to sew, a lot more attention was paid to the grain of a fabric. Whether sewing with cotton, wool, or the brand new polyester fabrics, we always “trued” the fabric before cutting out … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bias, cutting fabric, fabric, fabric grain, process, quilt trivia, quilting techniques | 3 Comments

Postage Stamp Quilt Block, my demonstration

Posted on August 31, 2011 by thecuriousquilter

Making a Postage Stamp Quilt? Join the March 2014 Charm Swap to add variety to your charms! I do love scrappy quilts, and my postage stamp quilts are among my favorites. Most of you know this, and some of you … Continue reading →