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'Dear Geraldine' on Consistent Machine Quilting Stitches

'Dear Geraldine' on Consistent Machine Quilting Stitches

Dear Geraldine, I’m a beginning quilter. I decided on straight lines to quilt my first quilt to make it easy on myself.  But no matter what I did I could not keep the stitch length looking consist...

To Prewash or Not to Prewash- That is the Question

To Prewash or Not to Prewash- That is the Question

Dear Geraldine, I’ve heard so many different opinions on prewashing or not prewashing quilting fabric. What should I do? -Confused in Columbus   Dear ‘Confused,’ Ah, the eternal debate in the qui...

Dear Geraldine Tackles Thread Nests (well not literally! LOL)

Dear Geraldine Tackles Thread Nests (well not literally! LOL)

Dear Geraldine,I’m having a terrible time with thread ‘nests’ on the back of my seams. I’ve tried everything, but I can’t figure out what’s wrong with my sewing machine. What could be the problem? ...

Quilter's Word Scramble!

Quilter's Word Scramble!

We've got a treat for you today- A brand new Quilter's Word Search puzzle!! You asked for more puzzles, and we listened!   Click here to download and save to your computer. Word Scramble Answer Ke...

how to sew holiday stockingFinishing Your Holiday Stocking

Finishing Your Holiday Stocking

So happy you all enjoyed the start of our stocking tutorial! Today, we will get it all finished up and ready to fill with treats for someone you love. If you missed the first steps to making your s...

Let's Get Festive! Holiday Stocking Sewing

Let's Get Festive! Holiday Stocking Sewing

It's December! so many fun things to do and look forward to this month. It feels good to be busy getting goodies ready for friends and family, but don't forget to make some time for fun sewing, too...