What is Lutradur, and How Do I Use It? Display Group Article Icon Article I had never heard of Lutradur before today. True, I am more of a traditional quilter, but I would love to begin doing more art quilts. I saw something today... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Caring for Your Self-Healing Cutting Mat Display Group Article Icon Article I love my self-healing cutting mat. Probably one of my best friends, in the sewing room anyway. But did you know that your mat needs some regular care in order... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Beginner’s Guide to Quilting: Essential Tools & Supplies Display Group Article Icon Article New to quilting? Let's get you started! Getting into quilting can seem overwhelming, especially with all the new terms and techniques. But don't worry, we're here to help! In this... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Organizing Your Sewing Room Part 2: Fabric Display Group Article Icon Article Have you ever looked around your sewing area and thought, “There has to be a better way!” Personally, I’ve been struggling with a bit of fabric disorganization as of late.... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Why You Should Use a Walking Foot for Quilting Display Group Article Icon Article There are so many makes and models of sewing machines today, a far stretch from the machines of yesteryear. A recent arrival in machines is the dual feed system which... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Tips for Preparing Your Quilt Binding Display Group Article Icon Article How many times have you had a friend or your long arm quilter make you a binding for your quilt? Being a long arm quilter myself, I have had the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Seeing Red with Sew Red Glasses Display Group Article Icon Article Walking around the booths at any quilt show can be overwhelming. Our senses are set on overload and we often overlook many of the new quilting products on the floor,... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Quilt Fabric Swapping Fun Display Group Article Icon Article I have recently caught the fabric swapping bug. A friend of mine from my local guild posted some photos on her Facebook page of some of the fabrics her swap... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Pressing Quilt Seams: Open or to the Side? Display Group Article Icon Article Pressing quilt seams is a crucial step in any quilt-making process that will not only make it easier to join your blocks, it will also make your finished creation lie... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Display Group Article Icon Article So you’ve cleaned and maintained your sewing machine, but you’re still having trouble? There are times when cleaning simply does not fix the problem and you will need to take... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Mastering the Art of McTavishing Book Review Display Group Article Icon Article Order your copy of Mastering the Art of Mctavishing. One of the very first books I bought when I began my free motion quilting journey several years ago was Mastering... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Quick and Easy Applique Tea Towels Display Group Article Icon Article If you’re anything like me, you’ve had your fair share of frantic, last-minute quilting and crafting around the holiday season. A gift that isn’t done in time, a forgotten someone... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Oh So Charming Quilted Mug Rugs Display Group Article Icon Article Every year I ponder what to get my neighbors, friends, and service providers for Christmas. Usually I will make an assortment of cookies and distribute them, but this year I... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Sewing Machine Display Group Article Icon Article When I began sewing, I had little to no idea what it took to maintain my sewing machine. I thought that a needle stayed in your machine until it broke,... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Everyone Needs a Buddy Display Group Article Icon Article If you are anything like me, you have so much fabric in your stash that it’s hard to keep it all straight! But, as we all know, new fabrics are... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Beginner Tips: Working with Quilt Patterns Display Group Article Icon Article I remember when I first began quilting, I had such great expectations of what I could do. The true fact of the matter was however, I needed to learn the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Ensuring a Square Quilt Display Group Article Icon Article Do you want your quilt to be square? Having a square quilt doesn't always mean that your quilt is literally square in shape (unless of course you want it to... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Prevent Fabric Bleed Display Group Article Icon Article To stop quilting fabric from bleeding in your finished quilt, be sure to machine wash your fabric (sorted with like colors) and dry before cutting. Yes, that does mean you... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Quilting on a Budget Display Group Article Icon Article Every time I get a new quilting student, I see their eyes glaze over in shock when we talk about how expensive quilts can be to make. I’ve developed a... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Organizing Your Sewing Room Part 4: Kits & Projects Display Group Article Icon Article When we had moved 8 years ago I thought it was a brilliant idea to separate all of my children’s possessions into individual containers. That way when they left home,... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Organizing Your Sewing Room Part 3: Quilting Tools Display Group Article Icon Article I have more rulers and scissors than any one woman should own – and even worse – could possibly use at a given time. But as I always tell my... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Organizing Your Sewing Room Part 1: Thread & Bobbins Display Group Article Icon Article There I stood in front of my very-unorganized sewing room, staring off into a churning sea of fabric and threads. If I didn’t do something quickly I was going to... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Quilt Care Part 3: Storing Your Quilts Display Group Article Icon Article My father passed away recently and upon a visit to my mother, I noticed the quilts I had made him were nowhere to be found. I asked Mom where the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon