Hi there everyone ~ Well… I have been actively practicing a goal of mine since I retired a few summers ago: Piecing. I’ve always wanted to be a better piecer, and now I have some time to experiment, as well as the interest. {and I do mean ~ “experiment” in the strongest sense!} long story short, this is the quilt …
Part 2 Necessary Notions: Stitch Plates
Here’s a TIP for you. Did you know that many of the ‘Pro’ quilters and precision piecers use a straight stitch plate? Whether it’s for free motion quilting, piecing or sewing, it’s a nice advantage. These are the reasons why: less movement of fabric, so there is more stability in stitching, as there is less fabric in contact with the …