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#4706 Tubular Techniques

The 4700 series of Love of Quilting is packed with inspiring projects, from an autumn-themed beauty and a timeless Lone Star classic, to large-scale patchwork and satisfying small designs. We’ll explore creative techniques like using a compensation plate for bulky seams, couching yarn for textured embellishments, and even dyeing quilts with indigo!

#4706 Tubular Techniques

Season 2025 Episode 6 | 28m 0s | CC

On this episode of Love of Quilting, we’re using leftover pre-cut fabric and batting strips to create a 3-dimensional, stacked cylinder—and technique perfect for a tote, a basket, a tub, or a carry-all! We’ll show how to create tubes using a special tube-making tool, as well as decorative stitching options. And we’ll even show a tubular construction method that you may not have known your machine

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