Have you ever wanted to make a quilt for Halloween? Fantastic! In my Ultimate Halloween Quilt Guide, I have curated some of the best Halloween quilt patterns on the market today. The Ultimate Halloween Quilt Guide I know today is Halloween, but you can tuck this article away for when you’re ready to make a […]
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Choosing a colour palette for your quilt projects can seem daunting, however it doesn’t have to be that way. The more you quilt, the more you gain confidence in your colour choices. Stop Worrying About the Colour Wheel: Simple Colour Confidence for Quilters I am not an artist. In fact, I cannot draw at all.
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Labelling your quilts is an important step that many forget or don’t bother with. Taking the time to label your quilt ensures your work is remembered. Don’t Skip the Quilt Label What is a Quilt Label A quilt label is a small piece of fabric included on the back of a quilt that includes information
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Have you ever wondered what makes a quilt a quilt? I have seen quilts called blankets many times. There are a few differences and a quilt is not just a blanket. What is a Quilt? Quilt is defined as: “a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place
Are you aware that there is a difference between ironing and pressing your quilting seams? That difference can result in skewed or uneven blocks. It is worth the time to learn the difference and implement it in your quilting process. Pressing 101: How to Make Better Quilt Seams What is Pressing and Why it Matters
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Unless you are a quilter that makes one project at a time, you probably have at least a couple of WIPS (Works in Progress) hanging around. You may have gotten bored, overwhelmed, etc. and put the project down. That’s ok and it happens to the best of us. Check out my article on how to
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Have you finished your quilt top and you’re getting ready to quilt it on your home machine or send it to a long arm quilter? Do you know what you need to do to get your quilt ready? Let me help you with this critical step. How to Get your Quilt Top Ready for Quilting
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Are you ready to get started quilting? Are you unsure what you need to get started? Are you overwhelmed by all the things? Let me help you get started by purchasing only what you need to get going. Get Started Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide Congratulations on making the decision to learn to quilt. I know
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Have you thought about hiring a long arm quilter, but aren’t sure how to find one or how much it will cost. Keep reading for all the details. Hiring a Long Arm Quilter Will Save you More Than Time Let me start by saying that pushing a quilt sandwich through a sewing machine is hard
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Top Threads for Piecing and Quilting Piecing Threads For piecing or patchwork, I recommend a 50 weight (wt), 100% cotton thread. There are three brands I recommend. My favourite piecing thread is Aurifil from Italy. Be aware that this thread can be linty, so you will have to clean under your needle plate more frequently,
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