Quilting Tip #8 - Test Quilt Blocks

Quilting Tip #8 - Test Quilt Blocks

Testing Quilt Blocks is not really needed for every quilt you make, but if you are starting a new project that is new to you, you might want to consider...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #7 - Organize Your Work Space

Quilting Tip #7 - Organize Your Work Space

This is probably the most difficult thing for me and I consider myself an organized person.  My space is very small so I MUST have dedicated space for everything, but...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #6 - Chain Piecing

Quilting Tip #6 - Chain Piecing

When I first started sewing, a few of the You Tube videos I watched explained chain piecing.  Because my first quilts were mostly patchwork, this really worked well and I...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #5 - Pinning for Accuracy

Quilting Tip #5 - Pinning for Accuracy

I know, I know - pinning takes time.  It does not always ensure a perfect seam. BUT, and yes, there is but - it helps tremendously!  If you are working...
Jennifer Armentrout
Tagged: Pins
Quilting Tip #4 - To Open or Not to Open

Quilting Tip #4 - To Open or Not to Open

In a dream world, there would be one way to iron a seam and it would look perfect every time and be just as easy as well. However, that does...
Jennifer Armentrout
Tagged: sewing seams
Quilting Tip #3 - Consistent Seam Allowance

Quilting Tip #3 - Consistent Seam Allowance

Getting a consistent quarter inch seam allowance was difficult for me.  My Juki has a quarter inch foot, but I still could not get a consistent seam allowance or the...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #2 Why Accurate Cutting is Critical for Quilters

Quilting Tip #2 Why Accurate Cutting is Critical for Quilters

Like most other quilters, I started off not knowing anything about sewing, quilting, or crafting - I just knew I wanted a creative outlet. I You Tubed how to sew...
Jennifer Armentrout
Quilting Tip #1 Invest in Quality Fabrics

Quilting Tip #1 Invest in Quality Fabrics

Many times, customers come into our shop and say they purchased fabric from a big box store and then the fabrics tore during washing or faded badly or just were...
Jennifer Armentrout
Pick a Pattern for Mr. Threaded Lines

Pick a Pattern for Mr. Threaded Lines

Help Mr. Threaded Lines find his first pattern!  He has not sewn before, not used a rotary cutter for a pattern, not read a pattern.  So, it need to be...
Jennifer Armentrout
Ryan's Case for Smiles

Ryan's Case for Smiles

We are so proud to be a part of Ryan's Case for Smiles!  Our shop is a drop off point and we will have a video very soon on how...
Jennifer Armentrout
We are turning 5!!!

We are turning 5!!!

Yes, our 5th birthday is coming up and we want to party down! We are celebrating on August 25th and 26th!Speakers August 25th at 10:30 am Learn to Love Your...
Jennifer Armentrout
Gravity Sew Along 2024

Gravity Sew Along 2024

Join us on a Sew Along with the Gravity Quilt by Jaybird Quilts! We will officially start the Sew Along in January of 2024. What is a Sew Along? A...
Jennifer Armentrout