Quick Tips for Quilters

I've always thought that quilters have just a bit of inventor's blood running through their veins, because they are masters at developing tools and techniques to help them stitch their quilts. Members of our generation have developed an amazing number of new quiltmaking methods and tools, adding to the rich heritage passed on to us by previous quilters.

I hope something in this collection of quick tips will help inspire you to make a quilt--or get you past a tough spot in your next project.

Border & Setting Tips

• Sewing Multiple Mitered Borders

Fabric Tips

• How to Perform a Bleed Test

• Find Grain Lines Quickly

• Keep Fabric Edges from Fraying in the Wash

Piecing Tips

• Chain Piecing

Pressing Tips

• Setting the Seams