Video Tutorial – 5 Ways To Use Masking Tape When Quilting

Here are five fast and simple sewing techniques to help improve your quilting proficiency. These are my masking tape hints & tricks to help you improve your sewing accuracy.

Here are my own top 5 ways to use tape too:

Use masking tape to mark precise seam allowances. By placing a strip of masking tape along the edge of your fabric, you can easily see where your seam should be sewn and ensure that you are keeping a consistent seam allowance.
Use masking tape to mark the placement of quilt blocks. If you are working on a quilt that requires precise placement of blocks, use masking tape to mark the placement of each block on your quilt top. This will help you ensure that your blocks are evenly spaced and aligned.
Use masking tape to mark the center of your fabric. When working on projects that require precise centering, such as quilts or clothing, use masking tape to mark the center of your fabric. This will help you ensure that your project is evenly balanced and symmetrical.
Use masking tape to mark the placement of buttons. If you are sewing buttons onto a garment or other project, use masking tape to mark the placement of the buttons. This will help you ensure that the buttons are evenly spaced and aligned with the buttonholes.
Use masking tape to mark the placement of embroidery designs. If you are embroidering a design onto a fabric, use masking tape to mark the placement of the design. This will help you ensure that the design is centered and evenly spaced on your project.

By using these simple masking tape hints and tricks, you can improve your sewing accuracy and take your quilting skills to the next level.

First Impressions While Flipping Through the Book

Some quilting books feel calm and minimal. Others feel like opening a box of bright fabric scraps that instantly makes you want to start sewing.

That was my first reaction when I started flipping through Scrappiness Is Happiness by Lori Holt.

This book is packed with colour, cheerful quilt blocks, and the kind of playful patchwork designs that make scrap quilting so addictive. I found myself stopping on page after page thinking, “That block would be perfect for leftover charm squares…”

It’s the sort of book that encourages you to dig straight into your scrap bins.

What This Quilting Book Is All About

As the title suggests, this book celebrates scrap quilting.

Instead of focusing on a single large quilt pattern, the book includes a large collection of quilt blocks and scrappy quilt layouts designed to use small pieces of fabric.

If you’re someone who hates throwing away fabric leftovers (which is most quilters), this book is full of inspiration for turning those scraps into beautiful quilts.

Inside the book you’ll find:

dozens of colourful quilt block patterns
• scrappy quilt layouts
• projects designed for leftover fabrics
• Lori Holt’s signature cheerful quilting style

The Quilt Blocks That Caught My Eye

While browsing the pages, several blocks immediately stood out.

There are plenty of classic quilt block shapes, but the way they’re presented with bright fabrics makes them feel fresh and modern.

The blocks are ideal for:

scrap quilts
• sampler quilts
• block-of-the-month style projects
• mixing prints and colours

I particularly loved the blocks that combine traditional shapes with playful colour placement. They’re simple enough to sew but still look visually interesting when repeated across a quilt.

The Style of the Book

If you’re familiar with Lori Holt’s work, you’ll recognise her style straight away.

The book leans heavily into:

bright cheerful fabrics
• vintage-inspired colour palettes
• classic patchwork shapes
• fun and approachable quilt designs

It’s the kind of quilting book that feels uplifting to browse. Even if you’re not ready to start a new quilt immediately, it’s inspiring just to flip through the block designs.

Who This Book Is Best For

After spending time looking through the book, I’d say it’s ideal for:

quilters who love scrap quilting
• anyone wanting to use up leftover fabric pieces
• makers who enjoy block-based quilt designs
• quilters looking for colourful, cheerful quilt inspiration

Many of the blocks are approachable enough for confident beginners, but the variety also keeps experienced quilters interested.

Would I Recommend It?

If your scrap bin is starting to overflow (which tends to happen to all of us eventually), Scrappiness Is Happiness is the kind of book that turns those leftover fabrics into opportunity.

It’s full of lively quilt block ideas and creative layouts that make scrap quilting feel exciting rather than overwhelming.

For quilters who enjoy bright fabrics, classic patchwork shapes, and the freedom of scrappy quilt design, this book is a fun and inspiring addition to the quilting bookshelf.

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