Quilting
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Sri Lankan Batiks: Hidden Gems of the Textile World
When most people think of fine batik, Indonesia (especially Bali) usually comes to mind. While Indonesia dominates the global batik scene, the common assumption that all the best batiks come from there isn’t…
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Choosing the Right Quilt Batting: Types, Pros, Cons & Best Uses for Your Next Project
Quilting is all about the details—and batting makes a huge difference in drape, warmth, loft, and that cozy final feel. With so many options (cotton, polyester, wool, bamboo, blends, and specialty like Insul-Bright),…
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Unlock Your Creativity: The Ultimate Quilt Design Resource: 5500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone
Once you’ve mastered the basics of quilting—tools, techniques, and your first few projects—the real fun begins: designing your own quilts! While pencils and graph paper are timeless favorites, nothing sparks ideas like a…
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How to Bind a Quilt: Step-by-Step Guide
Following up to my previous post on Around the World Potholder (Pattern #1), this is how to bind a quilt. Binding is essentially finished your artwork – framing it to make it a…
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Around the World Potholder (Pattern #1)
Pattern to make your very own Around the World Potholder. Written for beginner quilters as a quide to learn how to quilt.
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Quilt Design: Phase 2 of the Quilting Journey
Quilt design is where your creativity truly takes center stage. This is the second phase in my quilting series (you can read about the supplies you’ll need in the first post [link here]).…
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The Best Beginning Quilting: Supplies
So, you want to start quilting. Congratulations! Welcome to a very addicting…I mean rewarding past time. You will learn what it means to sew with love. It is an art form, as well…
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Design Wall
There are many way to create a design wall. Today, I will share with you my personal favorite. What you will need: Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot or any of those construction…
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Sewing Room Remodel
Hey everyone! The sewing room is finally to a usable state!! I am creating curtains for our new abode in my new room. Though some of my tools are still in a box…
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Sew Room Remodel: Lighting Update
We got the lights in!!!! Here is what the room looks like with the new lights (Picture was taken at dusk with very little/no sunlight seeping in through the windows.): Now as a…
