If you have a quilting tip you'd like to share, please send it to me and I will post it here for others to enjoy. 
Tips can be e-mailed to bonnie@bonniehunterquiltmaker.com.  Thanks.





 


Safely Store Old and/or Bent Pins and Needles

"One thing I keep with my machine is a used 35mm film canister and put dull, broken or bent pins in it.  I take one to workshops, too.  Then when it gets full, I can just throw it in the garbage and not worry about sharp points sticking through trash bags."   (NOTE:  You can also use old prescription bottles for the same purpose.)   

Mary Ann O'Brien, Calais, ME

 



 


Listen to Books While You Quilt

"Even if you don't have someone who reads aloud to you while you quilt, you can still enjoy books when you're sewing by listening to books on tape (or CD)."  

Liz Trouant, Meddybemps, ME

 

Mark Lipinski's Tips

 

 Mark Lipinski Tips

"I saw well-known quilter and editor of Quilter's Home magazine, Mark Lipinski, on Alex Anderson's HGTV show, Simply Quilts (episode 1101).  He shared dozens of wonderful tips for quilters."  (See link below or click Mark's picture.)

Jen Lacasse, Calais, ME

 

 

RESOURCES
 

Books:

The following books can be found at The Smallest Quilt Shop in Maine, an Amazon.com affiliate store.  Prices listed are publishers suggested price, however we offer new and used books at discount prices (click on each book for details).
 

But it now!
 

 The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z

Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking

by Ellen Pahl (Editor)

Paperback, 288 pages, Rodale Press (1998), $21.95

 

 

 

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 Tips for Quilters

A Handbook of Hints, Shortcuts, and Practical Suggestions from Experienced Quilters

by Rachel T. Pellman

Paperback, 236 pages, Good Books (1993), $9.95
 

 

 

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 Best All-time Tips for Quilters

Hone your quiltmaking skills and increase your knowledge with 250 of the best tips from the quilting pros. You'll have expert advice at your fingertips, clearly shown in more than 290 photos.

by Ellen Pahl (Editor)

Hardcover, 128 pages, Rodale Press (1999), $19.95

 

 

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 Quiltmaking Tips And Techniques

Over 1,000 Creative Ideas To Make Your Quiltmaking Quicker, Easier And A Lot More Fun (Paperback)

by Jane Townswick (Author), Suzanne Nelson (Editor)

326 pages, Rodale Press, (1997), $16.95

 

 

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 Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks Tool
  • Quilt Like the Experts
  • Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide
  • From Planning to Perfect Stitching

by Harriet Hargrave (Author), Alex Anderson (Author)

Spiral-bound, 64 pages, C & T Publishing, $16.95

 


 

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 All-In-One Quilter's Reference Tool

Not really a "tips" book, but you'll find lots of handy Easy-To-Follow Charts, Tables and Illustrations, Yardage Requirements, Cutting Instructions, Setting Secrets, Choosing ... Piecing Techniques, Number Conversions

by Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson and Liz Aneloski

Spiral-bound,  26 pages, $16.95

 

 

Websites:

Quilt Bus Tips and Terms  http://www.quiltbus.com/Quilt-Terms.htm

Your Quilt Tips http://www.yourquilttips.info/ 

McCall's Quilting 50 Best Readers' Tips  http://mccallsquilting.com/artheblk/readers_tips/

Quiltaholics  http://www.quiltaholics.com/tips.htm 

HGTV Simply Quilts w/Mark Lipinski Episode 1101 http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_quilting_tips/article/0,,HGTV_3307_3661605,00.html

Fons and Porter
(You will need to become a member to view tips; there's no charge, just enter your e-mail address and password then click on On-line Extras) http://www.fonsandporter.com/aspx/FonsandPorter/fp/onlineextras/tips/default.aspx