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How to Avoid Eye Lashes in Quilting Before It Starts

One of the worst things to happen in your free motion quilting is to spend an hour stitching just to turn it over and see hundreds of little eye lashes all over the back of your quilt. After seam ripping for what feels like hours, you may just throw the project down on the WIP pile and not even finish it because you’re so mad. Continue reading to find out what causes eye lashing in quilting and how you can avoid it in the future.

12 Unique Ways for Quilting Feathers in Different Shapes

Feathers are among the dreamiest quilting designs you can stitch. If you’re as obsessed with feathers as I am, you are constantly looking for new ways to incorporate them into your quilting plans. Continue reading for 12 ways to use feathers in the different shapes of your quilt top.

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!

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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