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Articles are added almost daily and range in topics from simple items of interest to step-by-step instructions of how to sew patches and blocks.

Have you ever wondered about the different types of batting, and how to choose the one that is perfect for your quilt?

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Bias Tape Making

When you hear the words "bias tape," what thought comes to mind? If you are new to quilting, the definition that comes to you first may imply prejudiced adhesive. ... . . . keep reading

Stack-n-Whack Quilts

Stack-n-Whack quilts refer to the technique used to cut the fabric for each quilt block. If you have seen a Stack-n-Whack quilt, you have undoubtedly noticed its unique almost kaleidoscope like appearance. . . . keep reading

Colonial Quilts

There are a lot of quilting "facts" that we have chosen to believe. Whether you believe there was really a code to the Civil War era quilts ... . . . keep reading

Take Your Son or Daughter to Work Day

Since April 25th is Take Your Son or Daughter to Work Day, why not see whether any youth in your life are interested in your craft as well? . . . keep reading

Blind Stitch a Label onto Your Quilt
QuiltingCoach Penny

This answers the question of how to sew a label onto a quilt. . . . keep reading

Pattern Quilts and Quilt Blocks

A pattern quilt is one of the ways quilters in "the old days" shared quilt patterns with each other. They stitched together the blocks they liked and made a quilt top. . . . keep reading

A Few Hand Embroidery Stitches to Know

Hand embroidery should not stand between you and a beautiful quilt -- ever! If you can sew a stitch by hand, you can embroider. It really is that easy. . . . keep reading

Three Quilting Techniques: In-the-Ditch, Outline and Ornamental

It seems there are so many options to consider when piecing a quilt. Don't panic, but the options don't end there. You still must decide how you will quilt your project. . . . keep reading

Cutting Straight Fabric Strips
Quilting Coach Penny

To ensure that your quilt will be the shape you want it to be, your first cut must be straight on the cross-grain of the fabric (perpendicular to the selvedge). . . . keep reading

Quilt Green - with Bonnie Hunter - - -
QuiltingCoach Penny

"Quilting Green" your scrap quilts will save the environment and your sanity - because your fabric will be organized and easy to use - without spending hours and hours organizing it. . . . keep reading

St. Patrick's Day Quilted Wall Hanging
Rose Smith

St. Patrick's Day will be coming up later this month. There are quilt blocks for some of the saints, but I couldn't find one for St. Patrick so I decided to make my own. . . . keep reading

March is National Craft Month

We begin to see new life and new colors in the month of March. It is a gateway to spring! It's no wonder, then, that March is National Crafting Month. . . . keep reading

5 Things Beginners Should Know

Sometimes it seems like there is so much to learn that beginning quilters get a little overwhelmed. If you find yourself feeling that way, take a deep breath and tackle one thing at a time. . . . keep reading

Short Arm Machines

If you have been using your regular sewing machine for your quilting projects and now find yourself considering a dedicated quilting machine, here are a few things you should consider. . . . keep reading

Different Fabric Terms

It is interesting how quilters all over the world use the same techniques and tools but often refer to different meanings when discussing them. Calico is one of those terms. . . . keep reading

The 7+3 Most Common Quilting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

All experienced quilters agree that there a few mistakes that all beginning quilters make (even some experienced quilters make them). . . . keep reading

Are Fat Quarters a Good Deal?

Who hasn't heard of fat quarters? They are usually inexpensive enough that it is possible to easily work the cost of a few fat quarters into your quilting budget. But are they a good deal? . . . keep reading

History of Scissors

While many quilters use rotary wheels to cut fabric these days, we all still need to have a good pair of scissors in our quilting supplies. There are lots of brands from which to choose... . . . keep reading

Free Motion Quilting - Stops and Starts

Starting and stopping a seam when you are using a traditional presser foot is easy. But how do you start and stop a seam when you are free motion quilting? . . . keep reading

Buying a Sewing Machine

Buying a sewing machine can be tricky, especially if you are new to sewing. Some people are sewing specifically for their love of quilting. Others use their machines for many purposes... . . . keep reading

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