Deja Vu Tabby Road Coordinating Fabrics

Deja Vu Tabby Road Coordinating Fabrics

This revisited and fun collection by Tula Pink  - Tabby Road, is a fan favorite!  Here are the coordinated True Colors and Tula Solids.  Now you can be assured to...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #10 - Enjoy the Process

Quilting Tip #10 - Enjoy the Process

In all the time I have been sewing - about 8 years, the one thing that has been elusive is enjoying every part of the quilt process.  We all have...
Jennifer Armentrout
Tagged: Quilting
Quilting Tip #9 - Experiment with ways to Quilt

Quilting Tip #9 - Experiment with ways to Quilt

I know - most of you probably use a Long-Armer to finish your quilt tops, but there are some out there who would like to try their hand at free-motion...
Jennifer Armentrout
Tagged: Quilting
Quilting Tip #8 - Test Quilt Blocks

Quilting Tip #8 - Test Quilt Blocks

Testing Quilt Blocks is not really needed for every quilt you make, but if you are starting a new project that is new to you, you might want to consider...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #7 - Organize Your Work Space

Quilting Tip #7 - Organize Your Work Space

This is probably the most difficult thing for me and I consider myself an organized person.  My space is very small so I MUST have dedicated space for everything, but...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #6 - Chain Piecing

Quilting Tip #6 - Chain Piecing

When I first started sewing, a few of the You Tube videos I watched explained chain piecing.  Because my first quilts were mostly patchwork, this really worked well and I...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #5 - Pinning for Accuracy

Quilting Tip #5 - Pinning for Accuracy

I know, I know - pinning takes time.  It does not always ensure a perfect seam. BUT, and yes, there is but - it helps tremendously!  If you are working...
Jennifer Armentrout
Tagged: Pins
Quilting Tip #4 - To Open or Not to Open

Quilting Tip #4 - To Open or Not to Open

In a dream world, there would be one way to iron a seam and it would look perfect every time and be just as easy as well. However, that does...
Jennifer Armentrout
Tagged: sewing seams
Quilting Tip #3 - Consistent Seam Allowance

Quilting Tip #3 - Consistent Seam Allowance

Getting a consistent quarter inch seam allowance was difficult for me.  My Juki has a quarter inch foot, but I still could not get a consistent seam allowance or the...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #2 Why Accurate Cutting is Critical for Quilters

Quilting Tip #2 Why Accurate Cutting is Critical for Quilters

Like most other quilters, I started off not knowing anything about sewing, quilting, or crafting - I just knew I wanted a creative outlet. I You Tubed how to sew...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #1 Invest in Quality Fabrics

Quilting Tip #1 Invest in Quality Fabrics

Many times, customers come into our shop and say they purchased fabric from a big box store and then the fabrics tore during washing or faded badly or just were...
Jennifer Armentrout
Pick a Pattern for Mr. Threaded Lines

Pick a Pattern for Mr. Threaded Lines

Help Mr. Threaded Lines find his first pattern!  He has not sewn before, not used a rotary cutter for a pattern, not read a pattern.  So, it need to be...
Jennifer Armentrout