Welcome to A Cut Above: 14 Types of Precuts. Precut fabric is fabric cut to specific dimensions for you, so you can spend less time cutting and more time sewing! Precut fabric is often sold in coordinating colors and patterns, taking the pressure off of you to choose your own colors and patterns via fabrics ...
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The closure of Joann’s still has the sewing and quilting world reeling, especially for those in rural areas where access to brick-and-mortar fabric stores is limited. After the news about Joann’s broke, we had readers reach out requesting an article about where to shop for fabric online, and we’re happy to oblige. While we outlined ...
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If you aren’t sure what to use pinking shears for or when you should use a rotary cutter, let us help you with this quick guide to cutting tools! We’ll cover the basic cutting tools that sewists and quilters are most likely to encounter, as well as some specialty tools you can find online or ...
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Wool pressing mats are a favorite tool among quilters for both their durability and ability to provide crisp and flat seams. Joy Heimark shares her knowledge of wool pressing mats with our readers in her newest article that talks about the ins and outs of this handy quilting tool. Joy has been selling wool pressing ...
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There is one thing upon which all seasoned quilters will agree - your first trip to the quilt fabric store is a bit scary! I remember mine very well indeed (it was a while ago…). I was new to the art of quilt making and I had ten Australian dollars. I wondered what I could ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Our guide to the sewing side of Youtube will help you see the variety of communities that exist within one location and is geared towards sewists and quilters of all skill levels. From beginner quilting tips to fun historical sewing, we’ve included some of our favorite fiber art niches, along with excellent content creators who ...
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