The quarter inch seam is the foundation of quilting. It is also the number one reason beginner quilters give up. After 23 years of quilting, I can say that a consistent quarter inch seam is way more important than a perfect one. How to Sew a Consistent Quarter Inch Seam In this article I am […]
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Rotary cutting is one of the most important skills every beginner quilter needs to learn. A rotary cutter is fast, accurate, and essential for quilting, but also dangerous. A rotary cutter is as sharp as a kitchen knife and should be treated with the same respect. In this article, I will share practical rotary cutter
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The Top 6 Reasons Beginner Quilters Struggle (Solutions Inside) You have decided to make your first quilt. Fantastic! You have seen beautiful quilts on Pinterest, bought some fabric, and sat down at your sewing machine. Then, you realized that quilting is a little harder than it looks. If you are feeling frustrated, take a deep
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Common Beginner QuiltingMistakes and How to Fix Them If you are new to quilting and wondering if you are doing everything wrong, let me stop you right there. You are not bad at quilting. You are not just not cut out for it. And no, your quilt is not ruined. What you are experiencing is
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Get Quilting Off Your Bucket List This Year Is Quilting on Your Bucket List? If quilting has been on your someday list for years, you are not alone. Many people love the idea of quilting: But yet, year after year, quilting stays on their bucket list. Not because they are incapable. Not because they don’t
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Welcome to the world of quilting. If you have just picked up your first rotary cutter, you might feel like quilters speak a foreign language. Fear not! This guide will have you talking like a seasoned quilter in no time. Quilting Terminology For Beginners Quilt Building Blocks Quilt Top: This is the pretty side that
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Last week PANTONE announced the 2026 PANTONE Colour of the Year. The next day, the 2026 Kona Colour of the year was announced. They could not be more different, so let’s look at Cloud Dancer and Wander 2026 Colours of the Year: Cloud Dancer and Wander PANTONE Colour of the Year – Cloud Dancer Let’s
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Did you know there are a number of toxic chemicals that are used to produce that pretty fabric you plan to use in your next quilt? In this article I am uncovering what toxins are used in the production of fabric and will be showing you how to prewash and colour set your fabrics before
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The quarter inch seam is the foundation of quilting. Get it right and everything else falls into place. I promise that it doesn’t have to be perfect, and your accuracy will improve with every block you sew. Quarter Inch Seam Proficiency: Your Secret Weapon For Better Quilt Blocks In this article we are looking at
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Curved piecing can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you master a curved piecing technique, fear will be a thing of the past and you will be on the way to making amazing quilts. Conquering Curved Piecing Common curved piecing blocks include Orange Peel and Drunkard’s Path. They are great to look
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