Preparing fabric & making spray starch

I love using spray starch to prepare my fabric for patchwork because of the body and crispness it gives the fabric. 

I first pre-wash all fabrics before using them in a quilt.  After I wash my fabric in cold water (speed cycle – little detergent), I dry it in the clothes dryer on regular heat (no [...]

Half Square Triangles

Half square triangle units are very common in patchwork.  A square cut once diagonally yields two half square triangles.  Two half-squares sewn together to make up a square again is what I’m referring to as a Half Square Triangle unit or HST.  Here’s a visual:

The following describes my favorite way to make [...]