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Tackling Quilting the Right Way: What’s Worth Knowing About Quilt Blocks for Beginners? You won’t be surprised to hear that quilt blocks for beginners don’t have excessively complex and fancy shapes. In quilting, as in life, everything has its time! Novices will benefit from creating simple shapes like squares and rectangles when making their first…
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Blogs about quilting. Articles on quilting for beginners and advanced quilters. Read all about quilting techniques, patterns and equipment.
You’ll wonder how to square up a quilt block at some point in your quilting enterprise. “Squaring up blocks is my least favorite part of quilting,” —admits Rachel Rossi Design, and she’s not the only one to claim it. So how do you deal with the “how to square a quilt” problem? How to make…
Quilt As You Go sounds like an invitation on a trip, but let’s all calm down and get back to our sewing room chairs. We’re not actually “going” anywhere! Also, check out our sewing room ideas to ensure you sew and quilt all comfy and satisfied. The quilt-as-you-go-technique (QAYG) simplifies quilting for beginners—explains Seasoned HomeMaker—being…
You Don’t Feel Fulfilled with Regular Quilting? Learn How to Applique on a Quilt You’re not alone if you’re puzzled over how to applique on a quilt. Thousands of quilters ask themselves the same question daily! If you’re wondering how to applique, you most probably know what applique is, but let’s clear things out from…
There is a lot to learn about quilting fabric bundles. In the following article, we get familiar with terms such as fat bundles for quilting, discover what is a layer cake in quilting, and tackle other quilting expressions worth knowing. For starters, let’s have a general view of the case. Watch “Learn All About Fabric…
No Sewing Machine and You Can Still Do Magic? Learn How to Tie a Quilt You can master how to tie a quilt to create effective quilt decorations. But it’s also a useful method to handle larger quilts—as you may lack the strength to hand or machine quilt them. Tying a quilt is affordable—notices Suzy…
New to Quilting? Don’t Fray! Learn How to Make a Rag Quilt in Our Guide Actually, we shouldn’t have told you not to fray in the first place! How to make a rag quilt that looks great? Use at least one fabric that will fray a lot—you want to achieve the characteristic frayed effect on…
Quilting sewing machines feature a straight stitch, all set to stitch in rows or patterns. There is no needle that moves left or right of the center, nor there are feed dogs. This sewing device has an array of add-ons that a regular sewing machine misses, which opens up worlds of possibilities for your creative…
One of the most prevalent trends in knitting is the pre-quilted fabric. Traditionally, simple quilt versions from the ’50s were mostly stamped using embroidery stencils. There are many different designs, themes, and colors to choose from when making and buying pre-quilted fabric. You can make a pre-quilt either by hand or machine. If you are…
Every quilter requires some strong quilting threads to hold the quilt sandwich layers together during a project. Quilting threads hold fabrics together, creating indents wherever stitches are sewn in the quilt. The thread and the indents created both results in a decorative pattern. With advancements in technology and innovations, everyone can imagine the large variety…
After perfecting your quilt top, it’s now time to baste your quilt. For basting to happen, you need a quilt backing. A quilt backing uses either one piece of fabric or several pieces of fabric. Quilt backing fabrics are usually wider than regular fabrics and can accommodate queen and king beds. Consequently, fabrics are made…
Over the years, you’ve bought, collected, and stored several T-shirts. Most of them, if not all, you don’t use anymore, and you wonder what to do with them because you feel like a hoarder. The good news is that you don’t have to throw them away or give them out. You can recycle and upgrade…
A perfect way to merge your love for sewing and extraordinary creativity without struggling is to find yourself a machine and learn to sew. Most sewing and quilting machines possess several innovative and refined features, making sewing and quilting very easy for any beginner and professional hobbyist. Here’s an up-to-date review of the best sewing…
Are you tired of looking for a suitable matching fabric and pattern for your quilt? If you are a beginner at quilt-making, matching your quilt fabric and patterns correctly can be challenging. Therefore, you need a quilt kit! Are you tired of constantly making cutting errors? For experienced quilters, quilt making kit can be a…
So, you’ve been sewing for several months and now want to learn how to bind a quilt? Quilt binding can be exciting, especially with a precise guide that takes you through every step. You get to create stunning projects which you can complement with woven labels to appeal to your clients. Below are different ways…
Quilting is a skill passed down from generation to generation. With the prevalent surge in demand for knitted fashion and craft, there is no greater time to learn than now. What is Quilting? Quilting is the process of sewing together layers of fabric. Fiber artists or quilters use this skill to make appealing lap, mini,…
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