quilting tips and tricks


2 Easy Techniques for Adding Inset Circles

If you shy away from adding inset circles to your projects because they look complicated, the two easy-to-sew techniques presented here will have you running circles around inset circles in no time – yes, it’s really that easy! Whether you use the Pinning Method or the Freezer Paper Method, just secure the inset circle ... Read More

6 Essential Tips for Photographing Your Quilts

Whether you’re trying to start your own blog to showcase your quilting skills, launch an Etsy shop, or post your photos on social media, learning how to take pretty, polished photos of your quilting projects is essential. As someone who has spent the last few months getting familiar with my first camera, I’ve spent a ... Read More

Quilting 101: Different Types of Quilt Batting

As quilting beginners, when you begin to buy your materials for your quilting projects, you’ll encounter a handful of different types of batting to choose from. Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t be. We’ve got your back! Our helpful guide to the different types of quilt batting is a fantastic reference to keep on hand before your next ... Read More

9 Simple Steps for Hand-Tying a Quilt

Hand-tying a quilt is both a traditional and creative finishing technique that serves several purposes and appeals to quilters for various reasons. It is a versatile technique that appeals to a wide range of quilters, from beginners to experienced, allowing them to create beautiful, functional quilts. Hand-tying a quilt is a very straightforward and an accessible ... Read More

6 Thrifty Ways to Find Sewing and Quilting Books

Hello again, thrifty sewists and quilters! We know how much our readers enjoy our Thrifty Sewist’s Guide series, which is why we’re so excited to share our budget-friendly guide to finding and buying sewing and quilting books. If you love flipping through the glossy pages of a new pattern book but hate spending a fortune ... Read More

Pin Pals: How to Start a Quilt Guild

Pin Pals: How to Start a Quilt Guild
If you’ve been itching to share your love of quilting with others in your area, learn new techniques, and give back to your community, you may be the perfect candidate for starting a quilt guild. Quilt guilds are groups of community quilters that meet to discuss all things quilting. Different from quilting and sewing circles, ... Read More

Keepsake Care: How to Store a Quilt

There’s no denying that quilts are works of art, and like any other work of art, they require special care to keep them preserved for future generations to enjoy. So much work, detail, and skill go into creating a quilt, which is why we’re here to guide you on how to store your quilts and ... Read More