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Quilt Math Calculator: Easy Fractions for Perfect Patchwork

This beginner's guide breaks down the essential fractions used in quilt design and piecing. Learn simple tricks to master the math behind your patchwork projects and enjoy a smoother quilting... View Content

8 Festive Christmas Quilt Patterns

Ready to add a touch of holiday cheer to your home? Our curated selection of Christmas quilt patterns will guide you through creating stunning quilts and projects that will warm... View Content

Printing Photos to Fabric

Elevate your quilt with custom fabric photo prints. Learn how to create photo and text transfers for lasting, vibrant designs. View Content

How to Calculate Binding

The last step in quilt making is finishing the outer edge. Often, when quilters reach this point, they wonder how much fabric is needed, and what width is suggested? In... View Content

The Two-Color Quilt

Quilts are all about color. Sometimes those colors are bold, sometimes they are subtle, but they always tell a story. Quilts speak to the viewer with a story expressed through... View Content

Machine Applique Stitch Finish

In the world of quilts, there are a variety of ways to achieve this layering of pieces when forming appliqués. The traditional method was to hand stitch the smaller pieces... View Content

How to Easily Determine Quilt Size

Learning to read a pattern will help you determine the size of a quilt when the finished size isn’t listed. Use some simple math to ensure your next quilt turns... View Content

The Cotton Question

Which cotton is best for quilting? And how many different grades of quilt fabric are available? We’ll shine some light on these quilt questions to help you make the right... View Content

Measuring Mojo: Tips for Accurate Cutting

Accurate cutting is the key to an enjoyable piecing experience. Let’s take a look at the process of measuring and cutting patchwork pieces with precision. View Content

10 Great Gift Ideas for Quilters

If someone you know has caught the quilting bug, you can never go wrong with a quilting-related gift no matter the occasion. With so many specialty tools and essential supplies... View Content

Cheating or Convenience?

Pre-printed fabric might be cheating a little, but it can make life a little more convenient when making quick, fun projects like these patriotic “Semper Fi” placemats. View Content

What Is a Precut?

Precut fabric can make your quilting process faster and easier, but with so many varieties, it can be confusing to know which to choose. In this article, we’ll demystify the... View Content

Mitering Made Easy

Mitered corners are a beautiful way to finish and frame your quilt. Learn these simple techniques that will make mitering easier than you might think! View Content

The Anatomy of a Sewing Machine Needle

Learning more about the different parts of your sewing machine is more important than you might think! Let’s look at the most crucial piece—the needle. View Content

The Reality of Quilting

As quilters, many of us have UFOs floating around—unfinished objects. Let's make a realistic plan for completing our projects so we can enjoy our quilts the way they’re intended! View Content

Straight of Grain vs. Bias Binding

An age-old debate continues among quilters, what binding is best. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of straight of grain vs. bias binding before deciding our preference. View Content

All About Quilt Borders

There are a few different methods we can use when adding borders to our quilts. Here are some common techniques many quilters embrace. View Content

How to Make Mitered Binding Corners

Tacking binding to make mitered corners is a skill all quilters strive to learn. Learn the steps and a trick or two to improve the process for your next quilt... View Content

What Type of Batting for Place Mats?

I’m making plac emats, what type of matting do I need? View Content

Community Quilt Along with Colleen Tauke

Welcome to the Community Quilt Along Series with National Quilters Circle contributor, Colleen Tauke! Download the free Charming Strips Quilt Pattern to work along with Colleen throughout the series. This... View Content

The Half Square Triangle: A Versatile Quilt Block

Half Square Triangles, or HSTs for short, are one of the most versatile quilt blocks to make. Not only are they commonly found as smaller units within a block, but... View Content

My Batting Won't Stop Slipping!

My batting is always slipping and stretching when I use my regular sewing machine. I've tried a walking foot and even lowered my dogs, and still the batting squishes out.... View Content

9 Holiday Quilting Projects to Deck the Halls!

Look through our curated list of Holiday projects perfect for our National Quilters Circle community. View Content

5 Fabric Flower Ideas for Your Next Quilt

Flowers are a fun way to add some 3-dimensional interest to any quilt. Whether you are looking for ideas for your next art quilt or you are looking for the... View Content