It’s jacket season once again! I don’t know where you all live, but here I am, still sitting in the snow in what should be spring. Those poor flowers–opening their …
What is Prewashing? Prewashing of quilt fabric is the laundering of the fabrics before putting them to use in a quilt project. This practice has traditionally been done, but since …
Applique and patchwork share some similarities. So, if you are new to quilting, it isn’t surprising if you confuse them for each other. But while they might be similar in …
Quilting is a valuable skill to learn for anyone who needs to fix an outfit on the fly, join together layers of fabric or simply get the most out of …
The features of your quilt batting can have significant effects on your quilt outline. So, asking a question like, “does quilt batting have a grain?” might actually be the difference …
To the untrained eyes, quilts might look similar to a duvet, comforter, or even blankets. In fact, some people tend to get confused and mix one with the other, especially …
There is no shortage of reasons why having a few quilts around the house can prove endlessly handy. The problem comes when you have five or six quilts that are …
Perhaps you’re a beginner quilter; whether joining the sewing community for the first time or branching off from your area of expertise to take on a new challenge. Perhaps you’re …
When trying to baste your quilt, you have many options. You can use pins, fusible web, loose stitches, or basting spray. Of these options, people typically opt for basting spray …
Sometimes, even quilts that do not seem dirty may become smelly. This might get you wondering, “why does my quilt smell?” Of course, if the quilt were just dirty, answering …
In your early quilting days, stitch length may not be one of those things you worry about. But as you become more experienced, you realize that you must vary your …
