Why I Prewash Quilt Fabric & How To Do It
The debate over prewashing fabrics is a long-standing conversation among quilters. Over the years, I've made quilts with and without...
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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
- May 1
- 3 min
The SECRET to Invisible Seams on Your Quilt Back
Have you ever encountered the frustration of piecing your quilt back together, only to find that the seams have created an unsightly...
Jen Wagner
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Making Quilts with Black or Dark Backgrounds
Using 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 Wagner
- Oct 2, 2023
- 2 min
Tips for Pressing Fabric for Quilting
Some quilters love pressing their fabric and others despise it. Here are some tips to make pressing fabric for quilting a more...
Jen Wagner
- Sep 18, 2023
- 1 min
Choosing Colors for a Quilt
Choosing 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 Wagner
- Jun 26, 2023
- 3 min
The Circle Savvy Ruler
Discovering 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 Wagner
- May 3, 2023
- 3 min
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...
Jen Wagner
- Feb 27, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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...
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