I have 2!
When sewing triangles (which I have found that I usually avoid quilts with triangles in them anymore) - I used to start at the tip of the triangle when sewing it and they would invariably get all bunched up in the presser foot area. Now, I start in the middle and sew down to the end. Take it off, flip it around and sew from the middle out to the other end - (I do start a few stitches back to sew over the first couple of stitches from the first stitches I put in so the stitches overlap in the middle so they don't come out). That way, those rascally triangles don't get all chewed up anymore.
Also, don't put off a quilt project because the directions sound like there is no way the block or project will turn out the way it tells you. I put off my sisters 4 Patch Posey quilt and those really easy pillowcases for awhile because of that. If the pattern really does through you for a loop - grab some scrap fabric and practice on that first. If it doesn't turn out - nothing lost. If it does turn out, you have an extra pillowcase or block for someone else!
Good question Mia!
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