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• LaRueSews-Quilts,1/2-Square Triangles, Easy?

  This blog could be considered as an Anniversary Blog, since it has been a year and seven days since I posted my very first Blog. I didn’t think it would last this long. But thanks to all of you and your faithfulness, I’m still here. Also,... Posted Jul 17 2009, 11:00 AM by LaRueJ with | with 8 comment(s) Filed under: quilt tools, rotary cutter, quilting tools, cutting mats, sewing, quilt, fabric preparation, quarter square triangles, triangles, half square triangles, half-square triangles

• LaRueSews-Quilting-Straighten Up!

  In beginning this blog, I realized that I need to back track and talk about something I left out some time ago. You really need to straighten the fabric before you begin any project. That doesn’t include quilting alone. It includes any kind of sewing... Posted Jan 23 2009, 03:00 PM by LaRueJ with | with 22 comment(s) Filed under: LaRueSews, quilts, quilt tools, rotary cutter, cutting mats, sewing, fabrics, fabric preparation

• LaRueSews-Quilting-Quarter Inches to Heirlooms.

  To begin this time, I want to relate a very “telling” experience. This experience told me that you very well can become a really good quilter if only you practice, practice, practice. My husband and I went to my daughter’s house last... Posted Oct 24 2008, 11:15 AM by LaRueJ with | with 11 comment(s) Filed under: LaRueSews, heirlooms, quilts, quilt police, rotary cutter, cutting mats, sewing, quilt, frog stitch, fabric preparation, fabric terms

• LaRueSews - Things to Consider Before You Begin Quilting

  Right from the beginning, I need to let all of you know that I am not a quilt/quilting expert. This blog developed because I spoke with the folks at AnnTheGran about something else and out came the idea of my writing a blog. I ask you all to take or leave... Posted Aug 07 2008, 12:39 PM by LaRueJ with | with 19 comment(s) Filed under: LaRueSews, rotary cutter, quilting tools, cutting mats, starting to quilt