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How to Get Started with Quilting: A Beginner's Guide
Whether you want to create beautiful quilts for your home or gifts for loved ones, starting your quilting journey can seem overwhelming.
Sep 304 min read


Discover Expert Quilting Classes Near You
Quilting is a timeless craft that combines creativity, precision, and patience. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your...
Sep 264 min read


Discover the Joys of Learning to Quilt
Quilting is a timeless craft that transcends generations. Whether you want to create something beautiful, preserve memories, or simply...
Jun 234 min read


Mastering Free-Motion Quilting Techniques
Free-motion quilting is an incredible way to express your creativity through fabric. Whether you're a novice looking to start or an...
Jun 174 min read


How to Begin Your Journey with Quilting
Quilting is not just a hobby; it's a creative endeavor that allows you to express yourself through fabric and design. Whether you're...
Mar 314 min read


Mastering Quilting and Binding Techniques
Completing a quilt is a labor of love. The finishing touches—quilting and binding—play a crucial role in transforming your quilt from a...
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Step-by-Step Guide on Quilting and Binding
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Completing a quilt is a labor of love, and the finishing touches—the quilting—are crucial in transforming...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


How Colors Affect Mood and Design in Your Quilt
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Color is more than just a visual element in quilting; it plays a significant role in evoking emotions and...
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Quilting Fabric Nutrition: Understanding Fabric Types
Guest Teacher Tori McElwain When it comes to quilting, the fabric you choose can significantly impact not only the final look of your...
Dec 10, 20243 min read


How to Prepare Your Quilt for a Longarm Quilter
Sending your quilt top to a longarm quilter is exciting! You’ve put in the time piecing it together, and now it’s time for that final step.
Dec 6, 20242 min read


The Art of Color Theory in Quilting
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Color is one of the most powerful tools at a quilter's disposal. It can evoke emotions, create visual...
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Finding the Perfect Fabric Placement: Tips for Quilters
One of the most exciting yet challenging aspects of quilting is deciding how to arrange the colors and fabrics in your project. If you...
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Tips on Selecting Fabrics and Tools
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Quilting is a beautiful and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity while creating...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Taking Your Quilting to the Next Level: Advanced Piecing Techniques
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Quilting is a craft that allows for endless creativity and exploration. Once you've mastered the basics,...
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Getting Started with Quilting: Essential Techniques for Beginners
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Quilting is a beautiful and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity while creating...
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Free Motion Quilting Designs That You Need to Know
by Darla Hall for Quilting with Darla Quilting is more than just piecing fabrics together—it's about adding texture, movement, and a...
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Longarm Machine Terms for Long arm Sewing Machine Quilters
Longarm quilting, much like quilting in general, comes with its own unique set of terms and techniques. If you're familiar with your...
Sep 20, 20244 min read


Longarm Quilting Terms You Need to Know
By Darla Hall for Quilting with Darla Longarm quilting, much like quilting in general, comes with its own unique set of terms and...
Sep 13, 20244 min read


What Color Thread Do I Use on My Quilt?
Darla Hall with Quilting With Darla Trying to find the perfect color thread to quilt your quilt with can be challenging. My quilting...
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Adding Borders! How to Keep Your Quilt Square and Free Fabric Panel Quilt Pattern Tutorial
By Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla Adding borders should be simple. There are a few suggestions I have to make borders easier to...
Mar 30, 20243 min read
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