By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador There's a lot of eye candy in the world of fabric these days. I love stopping by a quilt store and seeing new collections beautifully displayed together. When I make a quilt, however, I've found that a single fabric collection is not what I prefer to use. I [...]
Use Quilt Batting More Efficiently By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador When I first heard about a product called Heat Press Batting Together, I wasn't sure it would be worth the trouble. But I have changed my mind, and now my battings are often made from leftover strips and odd-shaped chunks. It's common to [...]
Blankets for Newborns By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador When my first grandchild was born, I decided to make receiving blankets instead of a quilt. A quilt for a tiny baby just seemed big and bulky and not immediately useful. The blankets turned out to be great for swaddling. The photo above shows him [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I noticed something the other day about the way I was staging my patchwork. Do you know what I mean by staging? Staging is what you do to get ready. When there's a parade, for instance, there's a staging area. All the bands and floats and animals line [...]
