by RaNae Merrill June 19, 2023
Grow your quilting design from your piecing design.
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by RaNae Merrill June 19, 2023
Can't get your top thread to tighten up for a balanced stitch? Try this when you thread your machine.
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by RaNae Merrill June 01, 2023
Is your quilt sandwich hard to move over your sewing machine bed? It's most likely caused by one of two problems. Both are easy to fix - here's how to solve them and quilt more smoothly.
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by RaNae Merrill May 03, 2023
When using a fabric for binding that is the same on both sides here's my trick for getting the seams all on the correct side.
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by RaNae Merrill April 06, 2023
A small adjustment in your foot position will keep you stable, relaxed and in control.
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by RaNae Merrill April 03, 2023
Meet my newest (crocheted) traveling companion, at about 3" long!
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by RaNae Merrill April 03, 2023
Something as small as a pin can make a huge difference in your sewing project. That's why Taylor-Seville makes 15 different varieties . . . .
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by RaNae Merrill March 03, 2023
Beautiful scenery, lots of art, a double portion of cherry pie, and a murmuration . . .
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by RaNae Merrill February 09, 2023
The structure of your pieced design can be a map for your quilting design.
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by RaNae Merrill December 13, 2022
Have you ever noticed that most coasters don't REALLY do the job? The moisture just runs right off the coaster onto the table. But The Ultimate Coaster works GREAT!. Make these from your FMM30 practice blocks in just a couple of minutes
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by RaNae Merrill November 11, 2022
International Quilt Festival in Houston showcases the best quilts in the world and this one, for me, stood out head and shoulders above the rest.
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by RaNae Merrill September 03, 2022
The applique designs in Robyn Gragg's quilt I Choose Joy are so utterly charming that I have to celebrate it!
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