Quilting Tip of the Week 6.25.15

One of the biggest errors in quilting is how you press your seams. Like me, I thought ironing with force would give me the best results. Not so. It's important to carefully "set" the seam by pressing down on the seam without moving the iron, lifting and moving to the next section. This will bury the threads in the fabric.

It's your choice to either press to the dark or press open your seams. By pressing and not ironing, it will ensure you minimal stretching of fabric, especially if you are working on the bias.

Quilting Tip of the Week 6.18.15

Check out your local office supply store for a package of point protectors for use on the ends your scissors.

Sweet Tea Recipe by No. 2 Pencil

Perfect Sweet Tea Recipe

 

The baking soda is the secret for ultra smooth sweet tea!

 

Ingredients

• 10 regular sized Lipton tea bags
• Fresh, filtered water
• 1½ cups of sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda

Instructions

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, remove from heat and add tea bags.
2. Let tea steep for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and add sugar to hot water.
4. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Add baking soda and stir again.
6. Pour tea and sugar mixture into large pitcher.
7. Add 12 cups of ice water and stir until cooled.
8. Serve over ice.
9. Makes one gallon of sweet tea.

Sock Sheep by Craft Passion

Are these adorable? Pull out some socks and make a flock of your own.


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