by Foothills Quilters Guild | Dec 2, 2023 | News from the Guild
Greetings Fellow Quilters, As I write this, I’m looking out my window at four bright red cardinals eating away on a feeder. Two blue jays are waiting for me to feed them their morning peanut snacks and the woodpeckers are busy with the suet cakes I put out...
by Foothills Quilters Guild | Dec 2, 2023 | News from the Guild
31 Animal Quilts from The International Quilt Festival 2023 that You will Swoon...
by Foothills Quilters Guild | Nov 29, 2023 | Quilting Tips & Tricks
Quilting Acronyms UFO – Unfinished Object PHD – Project Half Done PIGS – Project In Grocery Sacks UFOS – Unfinished Future Obstacles WIP – Work In Progress WOMBAT – Waste Of Money, Batting And Time SABLE – Stash Accumulation...
by Foothills Quilters Guild | Oct 23, 2023 | Quilting Tips & Tricks
Pressing your seams properly is as important as sewing them accurately. Always press your seams, either open or to the side, rather than just ironing them flat. This will give your quilts a professional finish. When it comes to pressing, accuracy is equally important....
by Foothills Quilters Guild | Oct 23, 2023 | Quilting Tips & Tricks
Maintain a consistent seam allowance, typically 1/4 inch, throughout your quilting project. An accurate seam allowance ensures that your quilt blocks align properly when pieced together. We are here to provide you with the expertise and tools you need to be successful...