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Quilting 101 Articles
16 Best Etsy Fabric Shops to Find the Perfect Fabrics
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
Often considered a bare essential, a self-healing cutting mat usually makes it on the short list of supplies to get...
How to Square Up Fabric for Quilting Success
A great quilt starts with great cutting and great cutting starts with some squared off fabric. This isn’t always as intuitive as you think though when you are first learning. Continue reading to see how I tackle this important step!
Nesting Seams for Perfect Quilt Tops
Have you ever tried to sew quilt blocks together and get seams that just WILL NOT line up with each other? There’s a trick to the trade that might help! Continue reading for a quick tutorial on how to “nest” your seams for spot on seam intersections.
How to Finally Get Perfect Points in Your Quilt Top
Getting perfect points in your quilt top doesn’t have to be hard, it just takes a little bit of aim! Continue reading to see this quick method on how to match up quilt blocks for perfect points every time.
How to Baste a Quilt – The Easiest Method for Beginners
Before you can get to quilting you’ll need to baste your quilt layer together so they don’t shift in the sewing machine. Continue reading to see my favorite basting method for beginners and why I still use it today!
How to Miter a Quilt Corner – A Quilting Tutorial
Tired of a boring border but aren’t quite adventurous enough to piece your borders? Try a mitered corner! Boring borders turn in pretty picture frames with this fun technique. Continue reading to try something new and see how easy it really is!
Squaring a Quilt – A Quilt Tutorial
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
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
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!
How to Make Quilt Binding Right the First Time
Every time I make a quilt I forget what I’m doing and I end up not getting enough fabric. Continue reading how to make quilt binding right the first time every time!