Kitsie

I wanted to know about actual quilting techniques like using 505 or for me learning to paper piece with freezer paper. There are probably a lot that I don't know about!

magnolia

I learned that if I start making too many mistakes it's time to STOP. The more I try to sew the more mistakes I will continue to make. So I stop and then come back later and start again.

Kitsie

Or maybe switch to a different project for awhile.

dakotamaid

So many times I see a beautiful quilt and I think, I want one just like that! What I come to realize is that I can have one just like that but I put my own unique spin on it!

quiltluvr

All you have to do is ask. There's absolutely no dumb question.

MadQuilter

Scant 1/4" seam vs. regular 1/4" seam. When it is important to use the scant and why it matters.

sandpat

That there is a difference between ironing and pressing! And
How to do a scant 1/4"

weezie

My list is long. I learned about starch, starch, starch; about color catchers; a lot about threads, fabrics, measurements; added a ton of links to my "favorites" and learned a lot from videos, etc., at those links. I kinda already knew the ins & outs of the scant 1/4" seam, but the details were still educational. It's hard to pick the most important thing. Two days ago, I made a small firm ironing board ... better for applique, bias, etc. than my big thickly padded ironing board ... that was useful info. I learned here. And when I can get to a DIY store and get a thick sheet of styrofoam, I'll surround my Janome 1600 with it, as I learned to do through this QB.

earthwalker

To be easier on myself and learn to explore more about colour and design. Plus all the important basic stuff, like measuring, cutting tips and the order in which to do things.

lazyquilter

I must have the great stack of personsality quilts one could hsve. Just do not a single perfect quilt. And knowing that no longer brothers me as it used when I felt if I messed up a quilt I was dumb as a brick.