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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.

How To Clean A Cutting Mat: The Ultimate Guide

How To Clean A Cutting Mat: The Ultimate Guide

A self-healing cutting mat is unfortunately one of those things as a quilter or crafter that you can’t live without, and can’t DIY so learning how to care for it is one of the best ways to make sure you get every penny out of it. Continue reading for the ultimate guide on how to clean and care of a cutting mat, as well as some awesome ways to recycle and repurpose an old one!

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21 Best Quilting Blogs to Follow in 2021

21 Best Quilting Blogs to Follow in 2021

Sometimes the local quilting store just doesn’t have the kind of quilt patterns you want for your next project. Where is the best place to go to find modern quilt patterns? The internet of course! Check out this list of our 21 favorite quilting blogs to keep up with in 2021.

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How to Sew Curves in Your Quilt Blocks

How to Sew Curves in Your Quilt Blocks

Do quilter’s go through phases? If they did, sewing curves is definitely on the list. Learning how to sew curves doesn’t have to be hard with the right tools and tricks. Continue reading for a full tutorial as well as common issues you may run into and how to fix them!

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Quilter’s Moonshine: DIY Spray Starch Recipe 2 Ways

Quilter’s Moonshine: DIY Spray Starch Recipe 2 Ways

Your fabric just got delivered to the house, you’re excited to start a new project, you go to start ironing… and you’re out of spray starch. Instead of taking the time to go to the store, make some Quilter’s Moonshine at home and get back to quilting faster! Continue reading for two different recipes using only items in your pantry!

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Craftsy Class Review: Borders and Background

Craftsy Class Review: Borders and Background

Borders and Backgrounds can be two of the worst parts of a quilt to quilt. One makes you quilt the same shape over and over, while the other gives you so many options you can’t possibly decide, but Borders and Backgrounds by Angela Walters will give you all the tools to know exactly how to attack your machine quilting. Continue reading for an in depth Craftsy class review!

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