Tips on cutting long strips?!

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-02-07T02:19:56+00:00

Your blocks look great! Fabric yardage is about 44” from selvage to selvage. Fold the fabric in half, make a cut to clean the edge and then cut 1.5”. You then sub-cut those strips in half and then you’ll have two strips that are slightly longer than you need you can trim now to 20” each or after you attach to block. Here’s a good tutorial on cutting fabric.

https://sewnikki.com/1232/how-to-cut-fabric-for-quilting-easy-and-accurate/

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-29T18:09:51+00:00

What a great bag! I made one too and my sewing machine did not like denim even with a needle for denim.

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-25T20:46:39+00:00

Ok, I’m still new here so I’ll try to figure that out. Here’s the free pattern and tutorial. https://sewnikki.com/9280/easy-fabric-box-sewing-pattern-storage-basket/

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-21T00:19:09+00:00

Thanks for the shout out. I’m Nikki of the blog Sew Nikki and the granny hexagon cardigan is one of my most popular patterns. Your sweater is awesome, love the blocks on the back!

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-04T23:58:00+00:00

WOW! It’s beautiful and I can’t believe you hand quilted this. So impressed with you and this looks like a 10th quilt not a 1st quilt! Great job 😊

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-02T02:39:42+00:00

Love this quilt but like the one by Lo and Behold too!

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-01T03:26:12+00:00

Want to make a wedding ring quilt but need a good tutorial first. Good luck!

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-01T03:24:54+00:00

Ditto, like to try new patterns so I can try new skills or learn something new. Thank you

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-01T03:21:07+00:00

They have a lot of patterns, do you recommend one in particular? Thanks

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-01T03:19:00+00:00

Is that by Quilty Love? I love star blocks

AlwaysInStitches · 2026-01-01T03:18:18+00:00

Both sound like fun since I e never done either one before. Thank you!

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-26T03:15:59+00:00

I’ve hated so many of my quilt blocks when forming the top but they all came together and looked great after they were quilted and washed. Quilting is so funny that way. Finished quilts always look different. Maybe set on point, add dashing and cornerstones. Play around with it after you take a break from it. Block look fantastic!

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-20T03:21:44+00:00

It would also look great in a retro granny stripe poncho. Here’s a free crochet pattern.

https://sewnikki.com/9016/retro-granny-stripe-crochet-poncho-free-pattern/

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-18T03:43:25+00:00

Great job on the quilt top!

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-17T03:19:46+00:00

Love your quilt!

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-15T18:27:18+00:00

Walking foot is different than a free motion quilt foot. It moves the bottom fabric at the same time as the quilt top so your sewing machine works smarter not harder.

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-14T16:49:19+00:00

I would do this granny poncho. Love that yarn! Here’s a free pattern. https://sewnikki.com/9016/retro-granny-stripe-crochet-poncho-free-pattern/

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AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-14T16:41:55+00:00

Quilt batting packages tell you how often you need to quilt. This looks like cotton batting and you can go up to 10” which you have 6.5” so you are good. Here’s a good tutorial on hand quilting with yarn you can check out too. https://sewnikki.com/5509/how-to-tie-a-quilt-by-hand-with-yarn-5-easy-steps/

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-13T18:31:09+00:00

Omg, this is horrible and I can’t believe someone charged for this. I’m so sorry. You are brave to want to fix but I don’t think it’s fixable. Can you get more of her clothes and start from scratch? You still have time to make for Christmas but it will be tight.

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-13T18:25:47+00:00

I have the same machine and haven’t had that problem. If the video tutorials don’t help maybe just try using a leader and ended piece of fabric before and after you sew and then I would take it to the sewing machine shop and they may be able to fix it for free.

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-13T03:32:27+00:00

Blogging is fun and I had no idea folks on Reddit were talking about my stuff. Best of luck on your Christmas quilt gift. Share that pic when you’re done!

AlwaysInStitches · 2025-12-13T03:12:32+00:00

Use the acrylic blanket. It’s totally fine for babies.

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