Basics
Quilting Basics and how-tos
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Line Quilting
Quilting is the sewing that holds the quilt top, batting and backing together. There are a thousand ways to quilt, and millions of different patterns or motifs that can be used. This post contains affiliate links which means that if…
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Basting A Quilt
Making a complete quilt top is the pretty part of quilting, but it’s flimsy and won’t last on its own. Plus, it’s not warm and cuddly. You also need batting (the middle layer of really warm stuff) and backing. This…
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How To Sew Half Square Triangles
Now that you know how to cut fabric and how to piece a 16-patch quilt block, you are ready for triangles! When it comes to sewing, triangles are a little trickier than squares and rectangles, but still totally within a…
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How To Sew A Quilt Block
You set out to make a quilt. Good for you! You’ve cut your fabric, so the scariest part is behind you. Now the real fun begins, you are ready to piece your quilt! There are affiliate links in this post-…
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Cutting Fabric For A Quilt
The most important part of making a quilt is the cutting. Let me say that again, nothing is more important to do correctly than cutting fabric. It’s the part of quilting that requires the most precision. It’s the part that…
