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Strip Piecing in Quilting: The Skill That Can Make Your Quilts Faster (and More Accurate)

When quilters talk about ways to speed up the quilting process, one technique comes up again and again: strip piecing.

It’s one of those fundamental quilting skills that experienced quilters depend o...

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Level Up Your Quilting Skills (Without Losing the Joy of Quilting)

One of the things I love most about quilting is that there is always something new to learn. No matter how long you’ve been quilting, there’s always another technique to try, another tool to experimen...

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Introducing the Skill Builder QAL

Something. Big. Is. Coming!

The Skill Builder Quilt Along is a 10-week guided quilting experience for quilters of all levels, whether you are brand new to quilting or looking to refine your piecing a...

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12 Reasons You Need to Take a Quilting Class

If you’re considering taking a quilting class, online or IRL, here are some of the best benefits of jumping in and learning something new.

Benefits of Taking a Class in Person

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Setting Quilty Resolutions

This is my favorite time of year. It’s a fresh start with new calendars, new planners, and new quilty goals. I love everything about it! If you’re setting your quilty goals for 2026, I have some tips ...

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