The Water Dilemma - Regarding Irons, Not the Drought
The 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...
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The Blog
This is the place to find quilting tips & tutorials, follow along with sew alongs, get the coloring pages to design your quilt, get the details about quilt shows & events, and read Jen's health tips.
Jen Wagner
- Feb 27
- 4 min
Fusible 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 Wagner
- Jan 26
- 4 min
Why 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 Wagner
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Quilt Marking Hack: Using Channel Locks on a Longarm
Marking 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 Wagner
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Fussy Cutting Hack: Paper Template
I 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...
Jen Wagner
- Dec 10, 2022
- 6 min
Fill Up Your Binding
Many of you asked about the steps for making the fuller quilt binding that I showed in this instagram reel so I'm giving all details with...
Jen Wagner
- Oct 8, 2022
- 3 min
There's More Than One Way To Bind A Quilt
If you missed it, I've got how to do traditional binding all laid out here. If you're ready for some other great binding tips and methods...
Jen Wagner
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
Assembly Line Quilting
I'm not sure if this is really a term used in quilting but I think it describes the technique perfectly and it really comes in handy when...
Jen Wagner
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
Curved Piecing Tips
So many quilters shy away from curved piecing without giving it a try. I am here to tell you it is EASIER than it looks. You can do it....
Jen Wagner
- Mar 12, 2022
- 6 min
Foundation Paper Piecing Basics
Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) takes a little work to learn but once you understand the technique, you'll see that it's worth the effort....
Jen Wagner
- Dec 9, 2021
- 4 min
Quilting Basics Part 5 - Binding
Missed Part 4? Check it out here Binding is the final step in creating a quilt. Binding as a noun, is the fabric sealing in the raw edges...
Jen Wagner
- Nov 14, 2021
- 6 min
Quilting Basics Part 4- Quilting
Missed part 3? Check it out here Your quilt top is all put together so it's time to do the quilting! Functionally, quilting is done by...
Jen Wagner
- Sep 3, 2021
- 1 min
Quilting basics part 3- Chain Piecing
One of my favorite tricks that speeds up the piecing process is chain piecing. I debated about including it in the quilting basics vs a...
Jen Wagner
- Jan 10, 2021
- 3 min
Quilting Basics Part 2- Rotary Cutting
Onward in our quilting techniques adventure! See Quilting Basics part 1 if you haven't already! I've covered what constitutes a quilt and...
Jen Wagner
- Dec 31, 2020
- 3 min
Quilting Basics Part 1- The 1/4" Seam
Quilting techniques and patterns vary widely but all quilts have four main components. Three of these components make a sandwich. The...
Jen Wagner
- Aug 23, 2020