3 MUST KNOW QUILTING TIPS

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1.

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2. PRESS

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Move the iron up and down

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3. USE A DESIGN WALL

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Most design walls hang from grommets and have a layer of flannel on the front. Your fabric will "stick" to the wall allowing you to test your design without pins before the quilt is sewn together.

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3 MUST KNOW QUILTING TIPS

1.

Double check your seam allowance. You might think you are sewing with a 1/4" seam but slight differences can be a big deal.

2. PRESS

THE RIGHT WAY

Move the iron up and down

3. USE A DESIGN WALL

Most design walls hang from grommets and have a layer of flannel on the front. Your fabric will "stick" to the wall allowing you to test your design without pins before the quilt is sewn together.