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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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Press, Don't Iron: The Habit that Keeps Your Quilt Blocks Square beginner pressing tips & tricks tutorial

Have you ever finished a block, held it up, and noticed it’s a little wonky or a touch too small? The first thing most quilters check is their cutting...

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Give Your Sewing Machine a Spa Day quilt care sewing machine tips & tricks tools & supplies

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...

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How to Gift a Quilt: 4 Things to Do Before It Leaves Your Hands gift quilts tips & tricks

I have mixed feelings about gifting quilts. On the one hand, it’s natural to want to give something of ourselves to our loved ones. On the other, peop...

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How to Make Custom Quilt Labels (and Why You Should) quilt care tips & tricks tutorial

 I'm here to implore you to label your quilts! There are a lot of reasons we don't label quilts, and they're all crap. You don't think it's good enoug...

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