How to Properly Press Quilt Blocks and Quilts
What’s the simplest way to improve your quilting skills? Learning how to press. When you press your seam allowances, you eliminate those little bits of fabric that often get lost …
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How to Design Your Own Quilts
Quilt patterns make our lives easier, but there comes a point where we want to make our own designs. Whether you’re a beginner or have been quilting for years, you …
How to Get Your Quilt Ready for Quilting
You’ve finished your backing, your top quilt looks perfect, your batting is cut to size. You’re finally ready to start quilting, right? Not so fast. There are a few more …
8 Tips for Quilting a Large Quilt on a Home Sewing Machine
You’re finally confident enough to tackle a big quilting project. There’s just one problem: you have a small home sewing machine. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing …
13 Sewing Applique Tips and Tricks to Try Right Now
Many quilters are turned off by applique because they’ve been told it’s difficult and fickle. Other sewists have tried it, but they had a bad experience that left a sour …