Award-winning quilter and author Kathy K. Wylie offers quilting lectures and workshops, specializing in appliqué techniques.
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Product Reviews

Texture Magic

Texture Magic, from Superior Threads, is a steam-activated shrinking fabric made of polyester. The fabric shrinks approximately 30% in all directions when steam is applied.

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Crafter’s Apron with So Fine Thread

So Fine is a bright and beautiful 3-ply polyester thread available in three weights. I used the 30-weight thread for top-stitching a crafter’s apron.

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Memo Book Cover with So Fine and High-Sheen Trilobal Threads

“So Fine” is a polyester thread available in three weights; “Art Studio Colors” is a high-sheen decorative thread. Find out how I used them to make a handy memo book cover.

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Applique with Fusible Thread

Charlotte’s Fusible Web is actually fusible thread from Superior Threads. Learn how to use it for applique and find out how to make a Four Hearts A-Flourish wall quilt.

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Hedgehog Pin Cushion with King Tut Thread

King Tut, from Superior Threads, is a 3-ply 40-weight cotton thread intended for machine quilting, decorative stitching, and top stitching. I used it to make a hedgehog pin cushion.

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Thread Painting with Rainbows

Rainbows, from Superior Threads, is a 40-weight trilobal variegated polyester thread with a one-inch color change interval. I used it for thread painting a handmade fabric postcard.

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Koala Studio QuiltMate Plus IV

My dreams for a quilting studio at the cottage included a Koala Studios sewing cabinet.

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The Steady Betty Pressing Surface

The humble ironing board often goes unnoticed, yet it is an irreplaceable workhorse in our sewing rooms. Find out about an ironing board cover that has made me very im-pressed.

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Bobbin Work with Razzle Dazzle

Razzle Dazzle is a sparkly 8-weight polyester thread made by Superior Threads. Due to its thickness, it isn’t intended to be used in the sewing machine needle but to be used for couching or bobbin work.

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Lapel Stick Fabric Adhesive

There are four ways that I have used glue sticks in the quilt-making process. Let me tell you how I use glue and about my favorite new product for the job: Lapel Stick.

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Batting for Machine Quilting

Once we are ready to layer our quilt top with batting and backing fabric, what will we use? This week, we will consider our choices for quilt batting.

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Marking Without Leaving a Mark

Here are some ways not to mark quilting designs on your quilt top.

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Marking Quilting Designs

Once we have decided on our machine quilting design, we may need to mark it on the quilt top. Here are some tools to help with this task.

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Machine Quilting Thread Part 2

Here is the story behind why I tried some completely different threads in my current quilt project.

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Machine Quilting Thread Part 1

I am often asked what kind of thread I use for machine quilting. This week, I will share what I look for in machine quilting threads and what I have enjoyed using in the past.

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Easy Edge Appliqué Tool

When it comes to glue-basting seam allowances to freezer paper, I wouldn’t want to be without this handy little tool. It grips, turns, repositions, lifts, smooths and creases. But best of all, it keeps the glue from getting all over your fingers!

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