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quilting basics

Clip and Turn a Corner

Trimming the seam allowance at a corner is the best way to make...

Clipping a Curved Seam

When you sew a curved seam, reducing the bulk of the seam...

The Ultimate Thread Guide

Your thread choice is so important to the quality and enjoyment...
 

piecing

Tips for Making a Scrappy Quilt

Scrappy quilts are so fun to make and are great stash busters,...

Tips For a Successful Block Swap Quilt

Designers Lynn Roddy Brown and Tammy Vonderschmitt...

The Trick to Trimming Fabrics in Foundation...

When foundation-piecing instructions say to "trim the...
 

machine quilting

How to Machine Quilt 7 Common Quilt Blocks

See how to quilt commonly used quilt blocks on your domestic...

Two Ways to Quilt a Nine-Patch Block

See how to quilt a straight line design and an orange peel...

Two Ways to Quilt a Strip Quilt

See how to quilt two straight line designs on a strip quilt. Our...
 

cutting

What are Quilting Templates? (and How to Use Them...

A template is a pattern made from extra-sturdy material so you...

Rotary Cutting Basics: Cutting, Upkeep, and...

Rotary cutters allow you to make accurate cuts through multiple...

How to Use a Die-Cutting Machine

With a die cutter you can make precise cuts through multiple...
 

appliqué

10 Tips for Needle-Turn Appliqué

These tips will help you improve your needle-turn appliqu...

No-Sew Fusible Web

No-sew fusible web is a sheet-type adhesive used to bond...

Quilts with Appliqué Shapes

Whether you just want a little taste or have plenty of time to...
 

finishing

Making Quilt Labels

Follow these tips for labeling your quilt, then choose from two...

How to Add a Hanging Sleeve As You Go

A hanging sleeve makes displaying a wall quilt easy. This method...

How to Personalize a Quilt in a Hurry

Want to personalize a gift quilt but running low on time? Here...