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Your Top 5 Favorites of 2021

December 30, 2021 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

We always love to know what our members enjoy most from National Quilters Circle, so we took a look at our most popular quilting projects, how-to videos, and tips over the past year. Here are your top five favorites from National Quilters Circle in 2021! 1. Free Patterns Our free patterns page is a great…

Machine Quilting Pattern Ideas

March 1, 2018 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?

What’s a New Quilting Trick You’ve Learned?

August 9, 2017 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

After years of doing something you’re passionate about, a person is bound to pick up handy tricks along the way. Some tricks may be obvious, while others may be more intricate. Everyone has their own technique when it comes to quilting, but it really comes down to what works best for you. We decided it…

15 Reasons to Buy More Fabric

March 16, 2017 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

“I don’t think I need any more fabric; I’ve got all that I need”… said no one ever! In case you need any motivation to go out and buy more fabric for your next quilting project (though we highly doubt that you do!), here are 15 reasons to help you support your case! Special thanks…

Quilting Makes Me Feel…

October 10, 2016 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

We all have unique experiences when we’re quilting and we often find ourselves feeling certain emotions as we work. Each day is different and we quilt for many different reasons, but most of us can agree that quilting brings out the best in us! Everyone has a different reason for quilting. Some of us quilt…

When Did You First Start Quilting?

July 26, 2016 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

Everyone discovers quilting at different moments in their life, and over time it slowly becomes an important part of who we are. It’s very common for people to find their love for quilting later in life, but some have been developing their skills for many years. Regardless of when you started, these moments are special…

What Our Members Are Working On

April 12, 2016 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

We love hearing about what our members are working on in their sewing rooms. When we asked on Facebook to share a photo of your most recent quilting project, we got some inspiring responses! Here are some of our favorites. What’s keeping you busy in the sewing room this week? Leave a comment and let…

Why is Quilting Better Than Chocolate?

June 15, 2015 By Editor & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

Sometimes all you need in life is a little bit of chocolate. For the rest of the time, all you need is quilting! So we wanted to bring the question to the group and ask our National Quilters Circle members to fill in the blank: “Quilting is better than chocolate because ______.” The responses made…

A Quick Tip for Quilting Straight Lines

March 23, 2015 By Wendy Scribner & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

Admittedly, I’m notorious for beginning a project and then realizing, “I really didn’t think this through.” For example, I saw a beautiful vest in a catalog and thought, “I can copy that vest right down to the quilting patterns.” I noted that the quilted lines on the catalog vest were perfectly straight, matched at the…

A Quilter’s Story: Scribner’s Bend

January 19, 2015 By Wendy Scribner & filed under Blog, Just for Fun.

It’s known as Scribner’s Bend. Just 5 miles south of the City of Sacramento, it is an elbow-shaped turn in the Sacramento River. The soil in this farming community is some of the richest soil in the world. Wine grapes, sugar beets, and pears are just a few of the wonderful products grown in this…