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Top 5 Quilting Tips from the Experts

By Editor & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

We talked to our team of expert quilting instructors and asked them what special tip or technique they thought every quilter should know. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, these five essential quilting tips will ensure your time at the machine is pleasant and productive! Check out the chart below for the five…

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Quilting 101: Common Problems and Quick Fixes

By Kelly Ralph & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

Not all quilters are created equally. Everyone has their own unique personality and style, and this shines through with every quilted creation. There are however some common problems all quilters face at one point or another. If you are a beginner quilter, or even a more experienced quilter looking for a handy tip or two,…

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What to Look for in a Rotary Cutter

By Jamie Stone & filed under Blog, Quilt Supplies.

Part of achieving precision and beauty in quilt-making is using the right tool for the right job. A rotary cutter is composed of a wheeled blade and a handle, just like a pizza cutter. Because your hand doesn’t nudge the cloth or otherwise get in the way, it’s easier to cut in a straight line…

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Selecting the Right Quilting Ruler for the Job

By Editor & filed under Blog, Quilt Supplies.

Precisely pieced historic quilts make it hard to believe that quilters from times past could achieve such accuracy with only cardboard templates and scissors. Since the invention of the rotary cutter in 1979, modern quilters have come to rely on special quilting rulers in their quest for piecing perfection. Rulers are available for every imaginable…

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