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Learn to Quilt

Are you new to quilting and not sure where to start? Learn how to quilt with our free tutorials walking you through the most common quilting techniques.

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How to Organize your Quilting WIP’s

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Sewing on a Budget: 8 Tips to Save Money When Quilting

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A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing Quilt Blocks

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How to Clean and Care for Handmade Quilts & Printable Quilt Care Gift Tags

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A Few of My Favorite Things; Gift Ideas for Quilters

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Creative Ways to Use Scrap Fabric in Your Quilting & Sewing Projects

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How to Quilt Quarter Inch Foam for Sewing or Quilting Projects

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10 Best Pressing Practices for Patchwork Quilt Projects

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12 Quilted Projects to Make that Aren’t Quilts!

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Troubleshooting 7 Common Quilting Problems

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16 Tried and True Tips for Organizing Your Sewing or Quilting Space

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Create a Fat Quarter Nine-Patch Quilt with our Free Pattern; Beginner Friendly!

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My Favorite Time Saving Hacks for Quicker Quilting

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How to Cut Fabric with a Rotary Cutter for Quilting Projects

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Must Have Pressing Tools for Quilting Projects

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Sewing Machine Feet for Quilt Piecing

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Guide to Common Quilting Terms & Free Printable Quilters Cheat Sheet

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Guide to PreCut Fabrics and How to Use Them

A Guide to Straight Line Quilting Designs

A Guide to Straight Line Quilting Designs

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Tips for Quilting with Non-Traditional and Specialty Fabrics

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Quilting 101: Should You Press Seams Open or to the Side?

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Thread Weights Used In Machine Quilting Explained

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Color Combination Ideas for your Next Quilt or Sewing Project

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How to Make a Simple Strip Quilt

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3 Must-Know Quilting Safety Tips

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How to Create Applique Shapes & Raw Edge Applique Tutorial

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3 Tips for Quilting with Small Fabric Pieces

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How to Fussy Cut Fabric for Quilting Projects

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How to Machine Bind a Quilt; A Step-by-Step Guide

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English Paper Piecing: How to Choose Your Basting Method

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How to Make Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks

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How to Finish a Quilt; a Step by Step Guide

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Easy to Make Sewing Patterns with Video Instructions

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Everything you Need to Know to Start Quilting; Beginner Quilt Resources

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4 Things To Do When You Get a New Sewing Machine

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5 Clever Tips to Organize Your Fabric Stash

How to Make a Simple Patchwork Quilt

How to Make a Simple Patchwork Quilt

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5 Foundation Paper Piecing Tips Perfect for Beginning Quilters

Learn the Basics of Engish Paper Piecing with this Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Learn the Basics of Engish Paper Piecing with this Star Quilt Block Tutorial

How to Make a Quilt from Start to Finish

How to Make a Quilt from Start to Finish

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How to Make a Patchwork Pillow using Quilt As You Go Method

Tools for beginning quilters

Quilting for Beginners: Recommended Supplies

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