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What is a Quilt Plan? beginner free motion quilting tutorial

Quilt as desired.

Why do quilt patterns with fabric requirement charts, precise cutting directions, and tons of piecing diagrams always end with these...

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Prepare the Perfect Travel Sewing Kit tips & tricks tools & supplies

Travel season is upon us, whether by plane, train, or automobile. And that means travel sewing kits! Today, I’m sharing my best tips for packing a sew...

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Sewing Machine Tension Issues: What to Check Before You Adjust free motion quilting sewing machine tips & tricks tutorial

You’re partway through a quilt, you flip it over, and the back looks like a science experiment. Loops everywhere, or stitches that barely show up at a...

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Why Doodling is the Secret Weapon for Better Free Motion Quilting free motion quilting tips & tricks tutorial

If you can draw it, you can quilt it.

I took these words to heart years ago, and they completely changed how I approach free motion quilting. They tak...

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Color Theory for Quilters: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Fabrics beginner color & fabric tutorial

Color is one of the biggest challenges quilters face. So many of us stay safe inside a designer’s fabric bundle because we don’t know how to step outs...

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