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Meet an NQC Ambassador: Chris Davidson

We are so excited to introduce Chris Davidson, a National Quilters Circle Ambassador! Think you have what it takes to be a National Quilters Circle Ambassador? Apply here! Check out... View Content

10 Amazing Places to Donate Your Quilts

When it comes to quilting, many people don’t realize we aren’t always quilting for ourselves. A lot of time, effort, and love are put into quilts, and it’s incredibly satisfying... View Content

So You Want to Try Hand Quilting?

Back in the day, quilters didn't have many of the luxuries we now take for granted, but they still made beautiful quilts. Now, we opt to hand quilt not out... View Content

Meet Susan Guzman of SuzGuz Designs

I’ve been quilting on a regular basis for about 14 years and am self-taught. I’ve always enjoyed figuring things out on my own and found much satisfaction in challenging myself... View Content

Top 10 Game-Changing Quilting Tools

The pioneer women who quilted over a hundred years ago did amazing work with the simplest of tools: scissors, needles, and pins. Up until the middle of the 20th century... View Content

Beginner’s Guide to Quilting: Essential Tools & Supplies

New to quilting? Let's get you started! Getting into quilting can seem overwhelming, especially with all the new terms and techniques. But don't worry, we're here to help! We'll guide... View Content

Quilting Fabric Quality: Is More Expensive Always Better?

Photo by Hank Hession Most beginning quilters have one of two competing mindsets about fabric: either they want to be frugal (like our quilting ancestors) and plan to use the... View Content

Why You Should Use a Walking Foot for Quilting

There are so many makes and models of sewing machines today, a far stretch from the machines of yesteryear. A recent arrival in machines is the dual feed system which... View Content

Top 10 Quick Quilting Tips

Whether you’re just getting started or are a quilting expert, it’s always a good idea to be looking for tips and tricks to add to your repertoire. We asked our... View Content

Tips for Preparing Your Quilt Binding

How many times have you had a friend or your long arm quilter make you a binding for your quilt? Being a long arm quilter myself, I have had the... View Content

Pressing Quilt Seams: Open or to the Side?

Pressing quilt seams is a crucial step in any quilt-making process that will not only make it easier to join your blocks, it will also make your finished creation lie... View Content

Beginner Tips: Working with Quilt Patterns

I remember when I first began quilting, I had such great expectations of what I could do. The true fact of the matter was however, I needed to learn the... View Content