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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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Fabric Stores That Sell Fat Quarters
If you love to quilt with fat quarters but don’t…
Simple Irish Chain Quilt Pattern
There’s something deeply satisfying about making a quilt that looks…
How Many Fat Quarters Do I Need to Make a Quilt?
If you have ever needed to know how many fat…
Why Discounted Yardage is the Best Fabric for New Quilters
The best fabric for new quilters is quilting cotton by…
How to Finish an Unfinished Quilt With Imperfections
Today’s blog post is how to finish an unfinished quilt…
Irish Chain Quilt Block Free Pattern
Irish Chain Quilt Block Free Pattern is one of the easiest…
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.
