Paige Articles

Walking Foot Alternatives – Can You Quilt Without One?

Sometimes the unthinkable happens. You spend all day crawling on the ground to baste your quilt together, you stand up, crack your back, and head to the sewing machine excited to start quilting when all of a sudden you realize your walking foot is broken! You need a fix, and fast. Continue reading for your best bet at walking foot alternatives when you’re in a pinch.

3 Complete Quilting Plans for the Adventureland Quilt Pattern

So you picked up the Suzy Quilts Adventureland quilt pattern, finished the piecing, and now you don’t know how to quilt it. Check out these 3 different quilting plans to get you started!

9 Easy Grid Quilting Ideas for Beginners

Sometimes jumping into free motion quilting needs a baby step, and grid quilting is just the thing to do it! Create structured free motion quilting using these 9 grid quilting ideas to dip your toes in and get started!

9 Reasons Why Your Thread Keeps Breaking During FMQ

Thread breaking can be tricky since there are just so many reasons it happens, and not every reason is super obvious just by looking at the machine. Continue reading for 9 common reasons you’ll see your thread breaking during FMQ and more how to fix it!

3 Best Wool Ironing Mats for Quilters

3 Best Wool Ironing Mats for Quilters

When you can’t see a wool ironing mat in person before buying, how are you supposed to know what to look for? In this part 2 of our wool pressing mat series, you’ll learn what makes a good pressing mat, which brands we’d start researching first, and which brand comes out on top!

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The Ultimate Guide to Owning a Seam Ripper

The Ultimate Guide to Owning a Seam Ripper

Did you know that a whole world of seam rippers exists other than the plastic cheap ones in the box stores? Different styles, handles, blades, purposes, who knew? Continue reading to see all the different types of seam rippers and determine which one is for you!

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The Best Basting Spray For Quilters

The Best Basting Spray For Quilters

Spray basting is a fast and easy way to baste your quilt especially for beginners, but did you know that not all adhesive sprays are basting sprays? Continue reading for these quilting tips on spotting the right types and how to make a quilt using the spray basting method.

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How to Calculate Quilt Backing Right the First Time

How to Calculate Quilt Backing Right the First Time

You’ve FINALLY finished the quilt top you’ve been working on for weeks, even months! Its time to figure out how much backing yardage you’ll need and a refresher on the math is a welcome hand. Continue reading for the step by step formula for calculating quilt backing or skip the math and learn about our new all-in-one backing calculator!

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