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What is Free Motion Quilting?

Have you heard about free motion quilting, or FMQ? I'm sure you've seen it if you've ever admired seemingly complex designs in someone's quilting. At the most technical level, free motion quilting is ...

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My First QuiltCon

I've been back from my first QuiltCon, and I'm just now feeling rested and ready to talk about it. First, take a look at this photo from the Modern Quilt Guild. To know I'm down there is still such a ...

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Setting Quilty Goals

Have you abandoned your new year resolutions yet? According to calendars that tell us fun things like when smile day is, you likely let those resolutions fall to the wayside just about two weeks ago. ...

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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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