I’ll be honest – when I first started quilting, curves gave me the willies. It’s silly, because while I wasn’t particularly good at it, I’ve sewn clothing. I’ve managed a sleeve or tw...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2014/05/04/pmgc-quilts-skill-builder-series-part-17-curved-piecing/
For some reason, I’ve always been a little afraid of Y seams, but they really aren’t all that awful. A Y seam is exactly what the letter looks like – a place where three seam lines intersec...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2014/03/08/pmgc-quilts-skill-builder-series-part-16-y-seams/
This block is also called Crossed Kayaks. If you’re following the white & bright layout, it is pink and white. It is another foundation pieced block, this time one that requires four separate p...
The Spiral block is essentially a log cabin variation, but because of the points, it’s best to foundation piece this. This block is pieced on a single foundation. Even though there are 20 piece...
Woohoo! It’s finally here! There are so many blocks that become easier with (or are just plain impossible without) foundation piecing. I call it foundation piecing, although it’s also called ...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2012/01/28/skill-builder-series-part-14a-foundation-piecing/
The Capital T block also uses flying geese units (as well as half square triangles) and finishes at 12″ (12 1/2″ unfinished). As with the Dutchman’s Puzzle, color placement can create all s...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2011/10/30/tyss-capital-t-block/
Note: The many photos in this post are fairly large on the screen. If you’d like to see these quilt illustrations smaller so more than one fits on the screen, try pressing CTRL and – (minus) ...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2011/10/09/skill-builder-series-part-13-log-cabin/
First – ACK! I apologize for the time between posts. Things got a little hectic here. For the record, I am spending the weekend writing a few sampler posts so I have them ready to go and can ju...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2011/10/01/tyss-nine-patch-and-snowball/
I’m so lucky. Not only do I really enjoy the process of choosing colors, but I have the advantage of familiarity with several computer programs that allow me to play with colors until I find a ...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2011/09/22/more-color-direction/
Ready to sew your first blocks? We’re starting with a very easy block, the Nine Patch. It is a great way to practice accurate cutting, quarter inch seams, and matching seam intersections. You w...
https://piecemealquilts.com/2011/09/18/tyss-nine-patch-fillers/