KATHERINE'S KORNER
Katherine’s Kreationz is here to teach you how to quilt and the blog posts in Katherine’s Korner are going to help you along the way. The first 3 blog
posts are all about your sewing machine – buying the machine, getting to know your sewing machine manual and the importance of reading it, and maintaining your machine.
The fourth blog post is about another very important piece of equipment, the iron. This post includes information on buying an iron and the
importance of pressing. The last two blog posts cover the many marking options that are available, and the importance of the ¼” seam.
There will be many other blog posts including choosing great fabrics with the help of the color wheel, the different types of thread and when to use them, the various cutting tools, and so much more.
Buying a Sewing Machine for Quilting
We all remember those mandatory sewing classes from 7th and 8th grade. Some of us loved them and others hated them. I loved them and
Reading The Sewing Machine Manual
Like the Nike slogan says, “Just do it!” When I get a new machine, I don’t want to waste time reading the manual. I want
Maintaining Your Sewing Machine
Give your sewing machine the same level of care you would give any other piece of equipment and clean it after every project. Use the
Is There a Difference Between Pressing and Ironing?
In a word, YES. People that aren’t sewers or quilters usually use the terms ironing and pressing interchangeably, but there is a difference. Now let
Marking Your Fabric
Why Should You Mark Your Fabric? There are many different reasons for marking your fabric. Beginners or those without a quarter inch foot will want
The Importance of the Quarter Inch Seam
When piecing your quilt top, having a quarter inch seam throughout will make it easier when you are piecing your blocks together. If you consistently
