Applique Quilt

How To Applique A Quilt: A Simple Tutorial

Have you ever considered doing an applique quilt, but you’re not quite sure how to begin?

Or maybe you think you need some “next level skills” to create applique pieces. 

Say no more because, in this post, I will tell you all about applique and how to execute it.

My goal is to give you the tools and confidence to make beautiful applique pieces for your next quilt project.

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11 Excellent Sewing Kits For Your Quilting And Sewing Needs

Sewing is an exciting hobby/passion to learn, but how do you know which notions you need to start?

There are hundreds of different notions and tools available, and it can feel a bit overwhelming when you are just starting out. 

Luckily, many companies have excellent sewing kits for beginners to take the stress out of choosing the perfect items for beginner projects.

In this post, we’ll go over what to look for in a sewing starter kit, and then I will show several great options to get you started.

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Your Complete Guide To The Best Fabrics For Quilting

When diving into the wonderful world of quilting, one of the most exciting aspects and steps to creating quilts is the fabric.

The fabric itself can tell a story and completely change the look and feel of the project depending on what material you choose.

Today, we’ll go over all the different types of quilt fabric and hopefully help answer the question, “What is the best quilting fabric?

By the end of this article, you’ll have clarity on the perfect fabric for your next project. 

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17 Eye-Catching Rail Fence Quilt Patterns You’ll Love

The rail fence quilt pattern is a timeless, fun pattern with a lot of variety and playfulness in its design.

If you are a beginner quilter or want to build up your basic quilting skills, rail fence quilts are a fantastic choice for you. 

They are reasonably quick to construct, and you will have lots of fun playing around with layouts and color schemes.

Today we’re going to go over all the ins and outs of the rail fence quilt from its humble beginnings to showing you several different types of this exciting yet simple quilt pattern

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19 Gorgeous Lap Quilt Patterns You’ll Want To Start ASAP

Lap quilts are probably the most underappreciated quilts in the quilt sizing chart.

They aren’t quite as small as a baby quilt but also aren’t quite as large as a throw.

So what exactly is a “lap quilt”?

That is precisely what we are going to discuss today.

I’ll go over the different uses of the lap quilt and then show you some gorgeous patterns to inspire you to create your own. 

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11 Charming English Paper Piecing Patterns You’ll Adore

Have you ever seen a quilt with beautifully intricate pieces and wondered, “how in the world did this designer create these perfect tiny pieces?” Well, chances are they used English paper piecing.

English paper piecing projects come in a wide variety of complexities, shapes, and sizes.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, English paper piecing is sure to be a fun and exciting skill to learn.

This post will review what English paper piecing is and look over several examples of patterns that use this specific technique

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