I had one of those days in the sewing room lately. I was quilting for the better part of an hour before...
Paige Articles
12 Unique Ways for Quilting Feathers in Different Shapes
I remember when I first started quilting, I thought feathers were an outdated quilting design that made your quilt...
Walking Foot Alternatives – Can You Quilt Without One?
Sometimes the unthinkable happens. You go out to the store and find the perfect batting and matching threads. You...
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!
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!
The 25 Best Thread Storage Ideas You Can Actually Buy
Do you open your drawer of threads and have to sit and untangle them before you can even use them? Or worse cut thread off and throw it out? Continue reading for a list of 25 different thread storage ideas to organize your stash this spring!
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.
The Wool Ironing Mat: Your New Favorite Notion
When quilting notions are a dime a dozen, how do you know which ones are worth the investment? Continue reading for the ultimate guide on wool pressing mats to see if this tool is right for you!
Calculating Quilt Binding and Yardage In 4 Easy Steps
Can ‘t quilt with it, can’t quilt without it. Math is just an aspect of quilting that we have to learn to accept, so let’s make it easy! Learn the 4 steps to calculating quilt binding so you don’t underestimate, and get back to quilting quicker!
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!
13 Easy Quilt Blocks That Look Difficult
You’ve nailed the very beginner quilt patterns and you’re itching to try something that looks impressive…Without getting in over your head. Continue reading for 13 super easy quilt blocks that only LOOK difficult.
How to Make a Custom Ikea Sewing Table
There are tons of tips to consider when looking for a new sewing table. In this quilt tutorial we’re going over how to make your own customizable IKEA sewing table so you can get it just the way you want it.