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    Home » Quilting

    Quilting Tips & Tricks

    From selecting fabrics to piecing techniques and everything in between, we provide expert tips and tricks to make your quilting process easier and more enjoyable. Here you will find our best quilting techniques, tips, and shortcuts.

    • Sewing Machine Feet for Quilt Piecing
    • A Guide to Straight Line Quilting Designs
    • Tips for Quilting with Non-Traditional Fabrics
    • How to Machine Bind a Quilt; A Step-by-Step Guide
    • 5 Clever Tips to Organize Your Fabric Stash
    • Color Combination Ideas for your Next Quilt or Sewing Project
    • 2023 Printable Monthly Project & Quilt Planner Pages
    • Quilting for Beginners: Recommended Supplies
    • Nine of My Favorite Quilt Piecing Tips & Tricks
    • 3 Must-Know Quilting Safety Tips
    • How to Make Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
    • 3 Tips for Quilting with Small Fabric Pieces
    • How to Finish a Quilt
    • 3 Must-Know Tips for Beginner Quilters
    • How to Make a Patchwork Pillow using Quilt As You Go Method
    • Tips and Tricks for using the Cricut Maker for Quilting & Free Mini Quilt Pattern
    • 4 Things To Do When You Get a New Sewing Machine
    • 5 of my Favorite Quilt Rulers
    • How to Fussy Cut Fabric for Quilting Projects
    • Learn the Basics of Engish Paper Piecing with this Star Quilt Block Tutorial
    • English Paper Piecing: How to Choose Your Basting Method
    • 5 Foundation Paper Piecing Tips Perfect for Beginning Quilters
    • Quilt Block Construction Tips
    • 3 Productivity Tips for Makers & March Calendar Printable
    • Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Along: Cutting TIps
    • How to pick Fabrics for a Quilt; Tips & Tricks

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