Were you gifted a quilt or did you make one? How wonderful. Are you afraid to use it because you’re scared of what could happen to it? Keep reading for my Complete Guide on How to Take Care of your Quilt. Taking Care of your Quilt: A Complete Guide The Good News The good news […]
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If you want to get started quilting, let me help you with my top tips on how to choose your first quilt project. When you learn to quilt there are lots of things to learn. Please don’t make it harder on yourself by choosing a first project that is too advanced and/or complicated. I’m not
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If you’re like me, you tend to purchase fabric and/or make quilts with the same colours. For me, those colours are green and blue. I just gravitate towards those colours and it helps that they work well together, being on the same side of the colour wheel. I always have to push myself to work
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If you are a new quilter, the amount of quilting terms or lingo can be a bit overwhelming. Let me help you learn the terms you need to know to get started. Your quilting vocabulary will increase as you continue quilting and learn new skills. However, let’s start you off with the basics. Unlock the
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If you are just getting started in quilting or even if you have made a few projects, figuring out which type of batting to use can be a challenge. It all depends on the type of project, how much loft (puff) you want in your project, how close you want your quilting lines and personal
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How to Choose your First Quilt Pattern to Help you Succeed You have made the decision to make your first quilt and I’m excited for you. Now it’s time to choose your first pattern and I want to set you up for success. While I know you might be tempted to choose something other than
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Do you find your quilt blocks are not quite square? Did you know there is a big difference between ironing and pressing your seams? There is, and it is likely the reason for your not so square blocks. Keep reading to find out more. Ironing and Pressing are Not the Same Thing. Press your Quilt
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Does this idea terrify you? Does it send you running in the opposite direction? Those are good things. Let me share how taking part in a quilt challenge will make you a better quilter. Why You Should Take Part in a Quilt Challenge, Even if You’re a New Quilter When I say a quilt challenge,
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Sewing machine needles seem to be a big mystery. The multiple sizes, types, coatings, uses etc. Which one should you choose for which job? Let me help you demystify sewing machine needles for quilting. Sewing Machine Needles for Quilting – How to Choose The Right Needle for the Job This article is going to focus
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Are you a new quilter who has already experienced some thread headaches? You know the ones, threads tangling, threads breaking, etc. Let me help you understand which threads to use for the best results. Save Time and Patience, Make Sure you Use the Right Thread to Piece and Quilt In order to save time and
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