Quilting How-To
Finish Quilts Quickly with 3 Simple Quilting Ideas
| September 11, 2025
They Can All Be Done With a Walking Foot! Do you need to finish a quilt in a hurry? Quilt it yourself on your home machine with one
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Quilting How-To
How to Position Thread Spools for Perfect Machine Stitching
| August 18, 2025
Stacked vs. Cross-Wound and Why It Matters! If you’ve ever struggled with thread tangling, uneven stitches, or mysterious machine tension issues, the placement of the spool of thread
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Paper Piecing
How to Change the Size of FPP Quilt Blocks
| June 18, 2025
Plus a Free Block Pattern! Foundation paper piecing (FPP) allows you to make complex blocks that would be difficult to construct with standard piecing. There are so many
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Quilting How-To
Save Time and Effort with 75 Clever Tips from Quilters
| May 5, 2025
There’s Something Helpful for Everyone! Quilters tend to be creative problem-solvers and have many great ideas to save time and effort in the sewing room. American Patchwork &
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Quilting How-To
Creative Ways to Store Handwork Projects
| April 19, 2025
Many Can Be Repurposed From Common Household Items! Handwork projects are great for using those odd bits of time when away from your sewing room. Whether you’re waiting
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Quilting How-To
Great Tips for Straight-Stitching Around Raw Edges
| April 10, 2025
Get Professional Results When Finishing Fusible Applique Edges! Have you ever wondered how quilt designers achieve such professional results when straight-stitching around raw-edge applique shapes? While it’s fairly
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Quilting How-To
Get Crisp Binding Corners in Fewer Steps with This Hack
| April 5, 2025
It’s a Game-Changer for Many Quilters! Sewing the binding onto a quilt is simple enough, but this great idea simplifies the process even more. Instead of stopping and
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Easter Quilts
Trim Curves with Precision for Professional Results
| March 31, 2025
Get the Cute Easter Mug Rug Pattern Too! Whether you’re making these cute mug rugs or another project with curves, you’ll need to either clip or notch the
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Quilting How-To
Are Knockoff Rulers Worth the Lower Cost?
| March 27, 2025
See Side-By-Side Comparisons! The cost of quilting tools and supplies can add up quickly, making it so tempting to save here and there by purchasing less expensive knockoffs.
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Quilting How-To
A Genius Hack for Slippery Rulers
| March 21, 2025
An Easy Solution to Make Them Non-Slip! Are you looking for a quick, inexpensive fix for sliding rulers? While several options are available, we like this one because
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Quilting How-To
Make Every Point Perfect With This Technique
| March 18, 2025
No More Cut-Off Points! Do you struggle with losing sharp points on stars and other blocks? Who doesn’t! We’ve all been there, but this great technique can eliminate
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Quilting How-To
How to Prepare Shirts for Use In a Quilt
| March 6, 2025
Use Them for Memory Quilts and More! Whether you want to make a memory quilt or simply repurpose shirts into a cozy quilt, the first step is preparing
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Quilting How-To
Make Seams in Striped Binding Disappear
| March 1, 2025
This Great Tip Isn’t Just for Matching Stripes! Do you love the look of striped binding but dislike how mismatched stripes draw your eye to seams? This easy
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