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5 Things You Need to Know About Quilting Rulers

By Editor & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

One of our favorite tools of all time is the infamous quilting ruler. It's hard to imagine how quilters from the past could make such precises quilts with only cardboard templates and scissors! We much prefer acrylic rulers and rotary cutters. But it can be difficult to keep up with all the new tools available. That's why we've created our list of 5 things you need to know about your quilting rulers.

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5 Ideas for Log Cabin Quilt Blocks

By Editor & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

Log Cabin quilt blocks are a timeless, and simple pattern easy for any quilter to master. However, more experienced quilters still love them, as Log Cabin blocks can be made many different ways. There really is a pattern for everyone! This versatile quilt block is a fun way to test your creativity in color and design to give a new spin on an old classic. Here, we’ve compiled a list of our best log cabin tutorials, patterns, and embellishments to give you some inspiration!

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Machine Quilting Pattern Ideas

By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

Looking for some inspiration for your free motion quilting designs? We've compiled a list of pattern vocabulary for you to apply to your quilts! Free motion quilting can be difficult, but it really makes quilts look incredibly unique. Do any of these patterns give you inspiration to give it a try?

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NQC’S Top 10 of 2017

By Editor & filed under Blog.

With 2018 just around the corner, we’ve taken a look back our top tips, selected by YOU, from 2017. Read below to see the most popular articles and videos this year at National Quilters Circle! 1.How to Use Quilting Rulers Properly Quilting rulers come in all different sizes and shapes. Heather Thomas will teach you…

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Quick and Easy T-Shirt Quilt Tutorial

By Samantha Miller & filed under Blog, Projects.

If you have a pile of clothing and T-shirts that have special meaning but don’t really know what to do with them, a T-shirt quilt may be the perfect solution. Not only will you get to revisit some old favorites as you work, but the finished quilt will have both sentimental and practical value. Tips…

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5 Quick Quilted Tote Bag Patterns

By Editor & filed under Blog, Projects.

Sometimes it’s nice to take a quick break from quilting and flex your creative muscles to sew a different project. Tote bags are a great project for using your quilting skills! You can make them many different ways, finish them quicker than a quilt, and give them as gifts. We’ve compiled five of our favorite…

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Caring for Your Self-Healing Cutting Mat

By Kelly Hanson & filed under Blog, Quilt Supplies.

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 to keep it in tip top shape? Otherwise it will begin to look like my old mat here. (Eek!) Caring for your self-healing cutting mat…

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