Episode 535: Finish Quilts Fast
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Finish Quilts Fast
We're in the final countdown for making Christmas quilts and holiday gifts. If you're crunched for time and need to finish projects fast, Lindsay has some tips to share, including those for:
- Basting
- Machine-quilting
- Binding
- Time management
- Choosing patterns
UFO Challenge
Inspired by a quote in the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, Lindsay shares tips for approaching your works in progress in a new way.
Trending on IG
Jody shares the holiday colors trends she's seeing on Instagram, which include more modern color palettes, farmhouse-inspired colors, and Scandinavian two-color palettes.
Sewing Toolbox
Thimbles protect your fingers and help you sew more efficiently as you push the needle through the fabric when hand-sewing or hand-quilting. We chat about five common types of thimbles: classic, silicone, coin, adjustable metal ring, and adhesive moleskin dots.
Ask Us Anything
We answer the question: "How do you suggest I start building up a fabric stash?"