Vikki Favreau

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Join a fabric club, like the one Vikki offers, to get great deals on premium fabrics. - http://t.co/2oDBvSvt

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Always buy a half meter/yard more of any fabric you buy so you have a bit extra in case you miscut.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Keep a complete first aid kit in your shop or where you quilt, you never know what you'll have to deal with.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Get oil stains out of your quilt using the original green Palmolive - no other kind - especially not citrus.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Have your machine serviced regularly - every time the time changes - to keep it working perfectly.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Use new pizza boxes to store all of your quilt pieces in. They stack and are easy to label.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Use your walking foot when sewing flannel to reduce stretching.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Run dryer sheets over your fabric to reduce static cling.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Save wrapping paper tubes to roll your unfinished projects around for quick, wrinkle-free storage.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Buy parchment from online restaurant supply stores, it's usually around $3 for 100 18" x 24" sheets (pre-cut).

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Don't use magnets on computerized sewing machines - they can mess with the circuit boards inside.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Tutorial: How to secure serger thread tails. RT @CraftGossip - http://t.co/1TzwZP8G

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Use fleece for the batting and backing for kids quilts. Saves time and money and makes for a cuddly blanket.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Use a dry (and clean!) toilet brush on carpet to pick up threads.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

The Massac Quilters Guilt Quilt Show is Sept. 10-11 in IL - http://t.co/js9GXXGk

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Add a custom thread cutter to the side of your machine, use command strips to keep it in place.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Try to learn how to alternate using your left and right feet equally to drive your machine, your back will thank you.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Fold quilts in thirds then in thirds again - they won't wrinkle as much as folding in half and in half again.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Save 6.5" blocks from clothes your children wear out. When they are adults, you'll have enough for a memory quilt.

[Vikki Favreau @SubtleCreations]

Don't forget to stretch every 45 minutes when sewing, your back will greatly appreciate it!