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Quilting 101 Articles
How to Make a Custom Ikea Sewing Table
It’s officially time to make the annual pilgrimage. Let’s. Go. To. Ikea. If you are like me, you live just far...
30+ Gifts for Quilters That They’ll Actually Use
Halloween is officially past us and the holidays are fast approaching. It’s officially time to start thinking...
How to Wind a Bobbin and Why You Even Need One
How exactly does a sewing machine make a stitch without going all the way through the fabric? The bobbin was developed to solve this problem but why do you need one and how to you wind one? Continue reading to find out!
How to Wash a Quilt to Avoid Damage – 7 Tips
Did you know there is a right way and a wrong way to washing your quilts? To prevent premature wearing of the fabric and batting in your quilts there are a few steps to keep in mind. Continue reading for 9 tips for washing your quilt to keep its heirloominess as long as possible!
How to Thread a Sewing Machine Singer Edition
Learning how to thread a sewing machine Singer style is no as hard as it sounds! Continue reading for this great tutorial on how to thread your Singer sewing machine, and find out if your basic model has this AWESOME feature that will make your life SO much easier.
How to Check Your Seam Allowance in Under 30 Seconds with No Sewing
Stopping to check your seam allowance every time you sew can take up so much time you don’t even end up working on your quilting project! Skip all the drama and check out this quilting tutorial for a hack that will allow you to check your seam allowance in less than 30 seconds.
How to Finish a Quilt – The Ultimate Guide
You finally made that last seam of the quilt top and realize, there’s more words on this quilt pattern… When you are first learning, you don’t always realize there are more steps to making a quilt than just making the quilt top! So what comes next? Continue reading to get all the info you need to put the finishing touches on that quilt.
7 Hacks to Never Regret Your Fabric Color Combinations
Ever left the fabric store and started questioning your fabric choices? Or spent way too many hours staring at the shelf in the store with indecision? Check out these 7 hacks for choosing your quilt color scheme so you love them every single time…
How to Start Quilting This Weekend for Less than $100
Quilting has the potential to get pretty pricey, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out these 7 thrifty ways to get everything you need to sew a quilt (including the sewing machine!) to get started quilting this weekend for less than $100.
How to Practice Quilting Basics – Free Quilt Pattern!
Sometimes I want to be able to practice some quilting basics without wasting fabric. So I made a quick quilt design to do just that! Walk through each of the blocks as fast or as slow as you like and take your time learning some tips and tricks to make life easier for your fancy quilts later. Continue reading to see my new FREE pattern!
5 Ways to Get the Perfect 1/4” Quilting Seam Allowance
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to quilting is keeping a consistent 1/4″ seam allowance. I’m here to tell you it’s not as hard as it sounds! And it will save you time and frustration later in your quilt. Continue reading to see 5 super easy tips to getting (and keeping) the perfect scant 1/4″.