Quilting 101 Articles

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!

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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How to Make Double Wedding Ring Quilts the Easy Way Using Craftsy and Get 97% OFF!

How to Make Double Wedding Ring Quilts the Easy Way Using Craftsy and Get 97% OFF!

It’s officially time. Time to cross the DWR quilt pattern off your quilting bucket list. With the right tricks and tips, this quilt is so easy even a newbie beginner can do it. The double wedding ring quilt is a beautiful classic design and Craftsy knows how to do it right. Check out this review to see what they’ve got going on and how it can help you make this quilt with confidence!

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How to Avoid Color Bleeding in the Wash

How to Avoid Color Bleeding in the Wash

It’s happened to many of us, you wash that quilt you just finished, hold your breath, and it comes out stained from fabric color dye in the wash. There are some great ways out there to avoid color bleeding in the wash, whether it’s for quilts of clothes. Continue reading to see the top three things you should do to avoid fabric color bleeding in your quilts.

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