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Quilt Batting, The Silent Partner

Dive into quilting basics with our ultimate guide on choosing the perfect quilt batting. Explore the unique characteristics of popular options such as cotton, polyester, wool, bamboo, blends, and fusible, gaining insights into loft, climate suitability, and care tips. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting, this comprehensive guide empowers you to make informed choices, ensuring your quilting projects achieve the perfect finish.

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Traveling with a WIP Quilt

Discover the best tip for traveling with a work-in-progress quilt and learn about TSA-approved craft notions for your creative journey. Keep your quilt clean and secure while exploring the world of crafting on the go!

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Unconventional Quilting Notions

In the world of quilting, some of the most valuable tools aren't found in quilting stores. Discover my ten must-have unconventional tools for quilting success.

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Hand Quilting Supplies

Begin Your Hand Quilting Journey with the Right Supplies, Expert Guidance, and Emphasis on Practice. Explore our comprehensive blog post for a curated list of essential hand quilting supplies, valuable tips to kick-start your quilting adventure and insights on why practice is the key to mastering this timeless craft.

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How To Use A Stripology Ruler

Looking for accurate fabric cutting every time? I recommend investing in the Stripology XL Ruler. This saves you time, increases cutting precision, and reduces fatigue.

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Nesting Seams for Patchwork

Nesting seams in quilting is a technique of joining fabric pieces together in a way that allows the seams to interlock, reducing bulk and creating a more seamless appearance. It involves aligning the seam allowances of adjacent fabric pieces in opposite directions, which helps to distribute the bulk evenly and prevent the fabric from shifting. Nesting seams is a useful technique for creating flat and smooth quilt blocks, particularly when working with patchwork designs.

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Strip Piecing for Patchwork

Step-by-step guide for strip piecing. Strip piecing is a useful technique in quilting that can save time and allow for accurate piecing. By using this technique, you can create a variety of designs and make efficient use of your fabric. If you are new to quilting or looking for a new technique to try, strip piecing is a great place to start.

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Magic 8 HST

How to use the magic 8 technique to create half-square triangles. A beginner-friendly blog post including a video to help create all your HST.

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Join Binding Ends

Beginner-friendly steps by step with video on how to join binding ends for quilting.

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Square Up Fabric

Beginner-friendly steps with a video to help keep your fabric edges straight.

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