Keri Weichert 
Have you ever gone to grab a bowl out of the microwave after heating some food and jumped back with an “Ouch!” when your fingers touched the hot bowl?
No fun, right?
Quilters and crafters for years have been making the perfect remedy for this issue. It’s called the bowl cozy.
In this post, I will show you a super simple walkthrough of how to make a bowl cozy and offer several other microwave bowl cozy pattern options that are perfect for that hot bowl of soup.
Quilters learn one important fact about the art of quilting when they create their first quilt — when it comes to quilts there is no right size.
Quilts come in all shapes and sizes, so when it comes to determining the size, the main questions to answer are, what or who are you making the quilt for?
And how are you going to make it work for that project?
Even though quilts come in standard sizes, other factors can influence the size of your quilt.
Mattress size is always a factor in the final size, so the final size of your quilt can be 4″ to 8″ different than the standard size.
You usually have to add length to your quilt so it hangs over the edge of the mattress properly.
The other factors that impact the size of your quilt are the backing and the batting.
The size of the backing and the batting depends on how you want your quilt to look, so those factors may not be on a quilt size chart.
Quilters like fat quarters, but they love free patterns even more.
How do we know that fat quarters are still popular with quilters?
Quilt shops typically have a section just for fat quarters, and will often offer to cut fat quarters from their bolts of fabrics.
Although other precuts such as jelly rolls and charm packs have increased in popularity, the fat quarter remains the base for many quilts.
It is quite typical for a traveling quilter to buy fat quarters, instead of yardage, as a token of their visit to a new place.
Are they concerned about finding a pattern for their new fat quarters?
Of course not.
You don't want to risk scorching your quilt blocks when you iron them.
Although ironing covers and pads might not seem important, their characteristics matter quite a bit for quilters.
You want a surface that allows you to shift fabric easily and keep it smooth and flat.
The best ironing board cover and pad will work in conjunction with your iron to deliver a quick press that does not leave a grated impression from the underlying metal board.
A good cover also prevents scorches and water stains on your lovingly crafted quilt.
If you love quilting and want to ensure a quality product, you need to invest in quality tools.
You want to create a quilt that is not only beautiful but also practical and useful for generations.
A quilt can be an heirloom treasure that deserves you having the proper equipment in your quilting set-up.
The choice of an iron for quilting is a vital tool and piece of hardware that should be purchased with some consideration and research.
When shopping for the best iron for quilting, several key factors should be considered and we'll cover them all in this article.
The insights we're sharing are aimed at making your next quilting project smooth and enjoyable.
Are you wanting to learn how to sew but not sure where to start?
I get it; figuring out where and how to learn a new skill can be overwhelming.
However, there are some great resources online for learning to sew for free.
In this post, we’ll look at ten excellent free sewing classes that will teach you the basics of sewing so you can sew all kinds of projects.