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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Curating a fabric stash is a frequently discussed subject amongst quilters. Many see this as a negative, but it isn’t, unless you plan to win the S.A.B.L.E. lottery or Stash Acquirement Beyond Life Expectancy. Embrace your Fabric Stash There are different ways that quilters start to acquire a fabric stash. You overbought for a project,
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Do you sometimes end up with blocks that are not quite square and could even be considered skewed? It happens, but there are ways to avoid the dreaded block skewing. Let me help you. Transform your Quilts: Insider Tips on Pressing Fabric Ironing According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of ironing is “the activity
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Let me start by saying, I have not explored every possible store you can purchase quilting fabric from in Canada. I will be sharing the stores I have personally shopped with. Being based near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has not stopped me from purchasing from shops in other provinces. Let’s get started. The Best Places to
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I know there is a lot of chatter in quilting circles about prewashing quilt fabric. Whether you should take the time to prewash or not. In fact, I already wrote an article on that subject. Check it out here to read if you are interested. This article is about how to save your dark coloured
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If you are new to quilting or even if you have been quilting for awhile, sourcing fabric is a constant need. Check out my 5 Places to Buy Fabric for your Quilt Projects and get quilting. 5 Places to Buy Fabric for your Quilt Projects Fabric Stores Here in Canada we have general fabric stores
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If you are new to quilting or even if you have been around for awhile, this is a question that comes up a lot. It is often hotly contested in Facebook Groups and other places. Let’s talk about it and decide if prewashing is for you, or not. To Prewash or Not to Prewash. That
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