Jen WagnerApr 12 minMaking Quilts with Black or Dark BackgroundsUsing dark fabrics in a quilt is amazing because they make the color from the other fabrics pop! While the result is stunning, it's...
Jen WagnerOct 2, 20232 minTips for Pressing Fabric for QuiltingSome quilters love pressing their fabric and others despise it. Here are some tips to make pressing fabric for quilting a more...
Jen WagnerSep 18, 20231 minChoosing Colors for a QuiltChoosing what colors to put in a quilt is such a big decision because we put so much time, energy, and money into a quilt. We want to...
Jen WagnerJun 26, 20233 minThe Circle Savvy RulerDiscovering this ruler has made me soooo happy. It makes cutting out circles easy and accurate. And it is non-slip! If you don't like to...
Jen WagnerMay 3, 20233 minThe Water Dilemma - Regarding Irons, Not the DroughtThe tap water here in Las Vegas is really hard so I don't dare use it. I tried using the filtered water from my fridge and still got...
Jen WagnerFeb 27, 20234 minFusible Web vs Fusible Interfacing: Wait, there's a difference?!?My sewing journey began in the world of clothing construction so when I jumped into quilting, my brain put fusible web and fusible...
Jen WagnerJan 26, 20234 minWhy Join a Quilt Guild?As I was getting packed up to go to my guild meeting last night, I was feeling sluggish with a bit of dread (yes I'm introverted). I got...
Jen WagnerDec 22, 20222 minQuilt Marking Hack: Using Channel Locks on a LongarmMarking a quilt can take a lot of time but in a lot of situations, I find it's worth the it. Here's a trick to make it easier. Links in...
Jen WagnerDec 22, 20222 minFussy Cutting Hack: Paper TemplateI love using big prints for the backs of my quilts. When I'm lucky enough to find a way to get one in a top, here's how I use it. Links...