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Yo Yo Quilts and Using Yo Yos for Applique

Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.

How to Sew an Accurate Quarter Inch Seam Allowance

Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.

Quick Pieced Half Square Triangle Units on a Long Grid

There are many ways to quick-piece half square triangle units, and it's not a bad idea to try them all, because triangle squares are one of the most common components used in quilts. Here's a method that lets you create lots of identical triangle squares in no time at all.

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