Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Knowing how to sew and knowing how to make a quilt are NOT the same thing! There are a few basic quilting skills that can make the difference between a frustrating project and a quilt you’re truly proud of.
In Episode #223 of The Opinionated Quilter, I’m sharing 10 things I wish every quilter knew before they started—the lessons that can save you time, fabric, money, and plenty of frustration.
We’ll talk about choosing the right first pattern, investing in the right tools, practicing your cutting, pressing and starching your fabric, mastering an accurate ¼-inch seam allowance, measuring as you go, pinning properly, pressing after each addition, sewing more efficiently, and—most importantly—taking your time!
Whether you’re making your very first quilt or you’ve been quilting for years, these simple habits can help you become a more accurate, confident, and successful quilter.
And remember: speed is the enemy of accuracy. Enjoy the process!
🎁 GIVEAWAY: This week I’m giving away a padded envelope filled with fat quarters! To enter:
Like this video
Subscribe to The Opinionated Quilter
Leave a comment with the words “fat quarters”
Congratulations to last week’s charm pack winner, Candy Williams 8318!
If you enjoy practical quilting advice that helps you make better quilts without wasting time, fabric, or money, make sure you subscribe.
Thanks so much for watching, and until next time… Happy Sewing!🧵❤️
Beginner Quilt Making Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpnPFSreDyQKuvuNvHuVey34ejnozpg6E
Downloadable Patterns: quiltersheaveninc.com/shop/Patterns--Downloadable.htm
Instagram: instagram.com/theopinionatedquilter
#Quilting #QuiltingTips #BeginnerQuilting
Knowing how to sew and knowing how to make a quilt are NOT the same thing! There are a few basic quilting skills that can make the difference between a frustrating project and a quilt you’re truly proud of.
In Episode #223 of The Opinionated Quilter, I’m sharing 10 things I wish every quilter knew before they started—the lessons that can save you time, fabric, money, and plenty of frustration.
We’ll talk about choosing the right first pattern, investing in the right tools, practicing your cutting, pressing and starching your fabric, mastering an accurate ¼-inch seam allowance, measuring as you go, pinning properly, pressing after each addition, sewing more efficiently, and—most importantly—taking your time!
Whether you’re making your very first quilt or you’ve been quilting for years, these simple habits can help you become a more accurate, confident, and successful quilter.
And remember: speed is the enemy of accuracy. Enjoy the process!
🎁 GIVEAWAY: This week I’m giving away a padded envelope filled with fat quarters! To enter:
Like this video
Subscribe to The Opinionated Quilter
Leave a comment with the words “fat quarters”
Congratulations to last week’s charm pack winner, Candy Williams 8318!
If you enjoy practical quilting advice that helps you make better quilts without wasting time, fabric, or money, make sure you subscribe.
Thanks so much for watching, and until next time… Happy Sewing!🧵❤️
Beginner Quilt Making Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpnPFSreDyQKuvuNvHuVey34ejnozpg6E
Downloadable Patterns: quiltersheaveninc.com/shop/Patterns--Downloadable.htm
Instagram: instagram.com/theopinionatedquilter
#Quilting #QuiltingTips #BeginnerQuilting
