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Give Your Sewing Machine a Spa Day sewing machine

We know we're supposed to take our sewing machine in to be serviced at least once a year, but when was the last time you really did that? Did you know there are things you can do between service to ke...

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What is a Blender Fabric?

We're not talking smoothies today, we're talking about blender fabric. This type of fabric can be key in adding depth and texture to your quilts. So, what's a blender?

A blender fabric is generally...

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My Experience Web Piecing

A few weeks ago, I was trying to finish my some quilt tops so I could have a weekend baste-a-thon. Quilting the quilt is my favorite step, so I like to build up a small pile before basting so I always...

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Flying Geese Tips & Tricks

My first two patterns, Holland and Sawtooth Splendor, featured flying geese blocks, and I feel like I became somewhat of an expert at sewing them. Now, I'm sharing my very best flying geese tips.

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Quilt Pattern Skill Levels

Every quilt pattern has a label on it telling you how advanced it is to work through. But what do those quilt pattern skill levels really mean? If you're like I was several years ago, you either compl...

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