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Your place for crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
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How to Crochet a Pillow With Zipper (Free Pattern)
Learning how to crochet a pillow with zipper is one…
How to Finish a Quilt Without Binding (Fold Over Method)
If you want to know how to finish a quilt…
How to Make Frankenbatting With Quilt Batting Scraps
Learn how to make Frankenbatting with quilt batting scraps and…
How to Finish a Quilt: Basting, Backing, Quilting, Binding
If you’re wondering how to finish a quilt without turning…
How Many Yards of Fabric Do You Need for a Quilt?
How many yards of fabric do you need for a…
What’s the Fastest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket?
If you’ve ever started a blanket and thought, “This is…
Quilting 101
Piecing
Piecing is sewing together fabric pieces to form a quilt top and usually means using a pattern.
Quilting
Quilting is the process of stitching layers of fabric together to create a textured, patterned piece.
Basting
Securing the quilt top, batting, and backing using pins or spray to prepare for quilting.
Binding
Sewing a fabric strip around the edges to enclose raw seams and give it a finished look.
