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Two-patch quilts are a boon for today's busy quilters like Pat Yamin (Episode 1005).  With only two pattern pieces and a creative imagination, the possibilities are endless. Increase your chances for success by following Pat Yamin's tips for quilting from her newest book Two Patch Scrap Quilts.

• Cut the largest or longest pieces such as sashings and borders first.
   
  
• When cutting block elements from strips of fabric never share a previous cut.  To avoid inconsistencies move the template 1/8" down the fabric strip, allowing each cut to be new.

• Have a "ready-to-go" bag packed with a hand sewing project.  You can get a lot accomplished in several small minutes of time.

• Before basting your quilt, lightly press the top on the wrong side first, then the right side, to prevent seam allowance pleats. 

• Always buy more fabric that you need and the best quality.

• When you piecing make sure to clips the loose threads off all of the tails, so they don't get caught in the seams later

• To mark your seam allowances if your sewing by hand, use mechanical pencils that will give you a fine line to stitch on.

• Keep your patterns, and extra fabric in a zip lock bag in case you need to make a repair later

• Always attach a label to the back of the quilt, including the date. I once knew a lady who made a quilt for her son, she signed it May 1st 98....Her daughter in law thought it was 1898....the century is important too.