Category Archives: Tips

How I Go About Making a Top – Part 3

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Quiltmouse

In my earlier posts – Part 1, and Part 2, I shared the first six steps I usually follow when making a new pattern. Cutting & Assembly Notes – Washing – Ironing – Cutting – Strip Piecing, or Special Units … Continue reading →

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How I Go About Making a Top – Part 2

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Quiltmouse

In my last post – Part 1, I shared the first three steps I usually follow when making a new pattern. Cutting & Assembly Notes – Washing – Ironing –

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How I Go About Making a Top – Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Quiltmouse

Things are getting back to normal.  I actually got to spend a good amount of time in my Sewing Room this past weekend. Fabric Cafe – 5 Yard Quilt Top My weekend was spent organizing, ironing and cutting 5 yards … Continue reading →

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In My Sewing Room This Weekend – 6/28/2026

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Quiltmouse

This and That I planned some simple meals for the weekend so I could have more time in the sewing room. We did a grocery run on Friday and picked up a pan of Ham & Cheese Sliders from Sam’s Club. … Continue reading →

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Why re-create the Wheel

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Quiltmouse

I’ve mentioned making Flying Geese  for my Post-surgery Quilt of Valor and my February QOV finish. I used two different methods in the two quilts. I was thinking of doing a tutorial for the method I used for the Marching … Continue reading →

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