National Quilters Circle https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:42:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/app/themes/child-quilt/favicon.png National Quilters Circle https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com 32 32 Mystery Quilt Block Challenge April 2024 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/mystery-quilt-block-challenge-april-2024/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/mystery-quilt-block-challenge-april-2024/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:33:16 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=852452 Read more »

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/mystery-quilt-block-challenge-april-2024/feed/ 122 Measuring Mojo: Tips for Accurate Cutting https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/measuring-mojo-tips-for-accurate-cutting/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/measuring-mojo-tips-for-accurate-cutting/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:33:14 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=849291 Read more »

]]> Creating patchwork can be so much fun. But what can quickly turn fun into frustration? Inaccurate measurements and improper cutting tools. Accurate cutting is not only a foundational skill that makes life as a quilter less stressful and more pleasant, but it’s also the key to a smooth piecing experience. The goal of most quilters is to enjoy the adventure of creating something new.

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/measuring-mojo-tips-for-accurate-cutting/feed/ 6 10 Great Gift Ideas for Quilters https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/10-great-gift-ideas-for-quilters/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/10-great-gift-ideas-for-quilters/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:24:13 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=845008 Read more »

]]> 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 available on the market, there are endless options when it comes to gift ideas for your quilter. To help you decide, we’ve put together a list of 10 great ideas for the quilter or aspiring quilter in your life.

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/10-great-gift-ideas-for-quilters/feed/ 2 Cheating or Convenience? https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/cheating-or-convenience/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/cheating-or-convenience/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 02:30:50 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=839233 Read more »

]]> Is it really cheating? Or is it a challenge to find the perfect use for pre-printed patchwork? I see it as a patchwork pause—a time to breathe yet still be creative! Plus, those fabrics are just so fun, who could leave them in the quilt shop? They want to go home with you. Always unroll the bolt and examine the detail of the design. Take into consideration whether the design is directional...

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]]> In the quilting world, yardage is endless, but you can also find precut and prepackaged items that make life a little easier if you know what you’re looking for. With such a variety of precut options, you probably have a few questions. What sizes do most stores carry? What are the terms I should use for each precut? Review what you’ll encounter on your next trip to the fabric store.

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/what-is-a-precut/feed/ 0 Mitering Made Easy https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/mitering-made-easy/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/mitering-made-easy/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:20:42 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=830410 Read more »

]]> You may have heard the terms “mitered border” or “mitered corner” and wondered what they refer to in the quilting world. Think of a picture frame and how the corners of the frame are joined together to make an angle. That is exactly what quilters are simulating. The 45° angle can be created when two fabric strips converge to make a corner. Many quilters will utilize this technique when a...

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/mitering-made-easy/feed/ 3 The Anatomy of a Sewing Machine Needle https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/the-anatomy-of-a-sewing-machine-needle/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/the-anatomy-of-a-sewing-machine-needle/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:28:49 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=830297 Read more »

]]> The sewing machine needle has an anatomy that many of us have never examined. We take for granted that as long as the needle is properly inserted in our machines, they will do their jobs well. Learning more about the design and engineering that goes into this vital tool can assist us in selecting the perfect needle size and style for a specific job. Here are the basic components of the domestic...

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/the-anatomy-of-a-sewing-machine-needle/feed/ 6 The Reality of Quilting https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/the-reality-of-quilting/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/the-reality-of-quilting/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:20:15 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=830289 Read more »

]]> Let’s face it—as quilters, we can be easily distracted. Now, not all quilters fit into this box, but if we’re honest with ourselves, many of us probably find ourselves with multiple projects, all in various stages of completion. As creative people, we are often guilty of starting a project, and before completing it, we jump to another. What do we do? How do we make a plan and prioritize our...

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/the-reality-of-quilting/feed/ 1 Straight of Grain vs. Bias Binding https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/straight-of-grain-vs-bias-binding/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/straight-of-grain-vs-bias-binding/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:53:22 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=830308 Read more »

]]> If you were to take a poll among quilters, you may find strong opinions when it comes to the style of binding they like best. No matter what camp you fall into, there are a few things to consider when you reach that final step in the creation of a quilt—the binding. Let’s define each camp. This type of binding uses strips that traditionally are cut off the width of fabric so that there are fibers...

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]]> https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/straight-of-grain-vs-bias-binding/feed/ 7 Introducing Our Mystery Quilt-Along with Stitchin’ Heaven and Craftsy https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/introducing-our-mystery-quilt-along-with-stitchin-heaven-and-craftsy/ https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/post/introducing-our-mystery-quilt-along-with-stitchin-heaven-and-craftsy/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:12:10 +0000 https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/?p=825233 Read more »

]]> National Quilters Circle is excited to partner with Stitchin’ Heaven and Craftsy to bring you a Mystery Quilt Along! Sign up now for the fabric requirements and wait for the mystery reveal during our NYE LIVE Quilt-Along! Before the day comes, we thought we’d catch up with Stitchin’ Heaven’s founder, Deb Luttrell. Read a little about Deb below to learn about how she started Texas’ premiere quilt...

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