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7 Best Quilting Classes To Take You From Beginner To Pro

When you are learning how to quilt, it can often be tough to piece together all the quilting tips and tricks you find on the internet. Taking an online quilting class is one of the best and most convenient ways to learn new quilting skills. Continue reading for our 7 favorite classes to go from beginner to pro in no time!

Monkey Wrench Quilt Block Tutorial – 6″, 12″

A monkey wrench quilt block, churn dash, shoo fly, no matter what you call it, this quilt block is not only quick, but easy for the beginner quilter. Continue reading for a full step by step tutorial on this classic block!

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!

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!

How to DIY an Extra Wide Ironing Board for Quilting

Oct 28, 2021 | Make a Quilt, Quilting 101

Picture this. You’re starting on a brand new quilt project and just got all the yardage you need to make it. You...

16 Best Etsy Fabric Shops to Find the Perfect Fabrics

Oct 21, 2021 | Make a Quilt, Quilting 101

If you are putting all of your time, effort, and money into making a quilt, you shouldn’t have to settle for less than...

How To Clean A Cutting Mat: The Ultimate Guide

Oct 14, 2021 | Make a Quilt, Quilting 101

Often considered a bare essential, a self-healing cutting mat usually makes it on the short list of supplies to get...

Designing a Quilt Top: An EQ8 Tutorial

Aug 8, 2020 | Designing Quilts, Make a Quilt

Using EQ8, designing a quilt is as easy as playing a game on your tablet. The best part? Since it’s all done digitally, the program does all the math for you! Continue reading to see this tutorial on how to design your first quilt top using EQ8.

Squaring a Quilt – A Quilt Tutorial

Aug 5, 2020 | Make a Quilt, Quilting 101

You’ve finally gotten to the finish line of quilting and now your quilt looks a wonky shape! This quilt tutorial will show you how to square a quilt before adding binding for beautiful results!

9 Tools for Quilting Every Beginner Needs

Aug 1, 2020 | Make a Quilt, Quilting 101

If you are new to quilting and don’t know where to start, then this will be a good read. To get the best quilting results you’ll need a few tools. Continue reading to see what 9 tools you’ll need to finished your first quilt from start to finish.

How to Bind a Quilt – A Quilting Tutorial

Jul 29, 2020 | Make a Quilt, Quilting 101

Its official, you’ve finished your piecing, and even finished your quilting. At the last step of the process it’s easy to want to rush and make mistakes. Continue reading to find out how to bind your quilt and finish that project!

Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners

Jul 25, 2020 | Block Tutorials, Make a Quilt

Using paper piecing quilting techniques allows you to make quilts that look like the pros. Continue reading to see how this quilting technique for beginners can help you with your next quilt!

Straight Line Quilting – 5 Tips For Quilting Straight Lines

Jul 22, 2020 | Machine Quilting, Make a Quilt

Straight line quilting is likely one of the easiest quilting methods for beginners to use. But like most things in life, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Continue reading to see if you are making these mistakes!

$Design a Quilt with NO MATH – EQ8 Review$

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