Be Kind To Your Fabrics With These 21 Fun And Clever Fabric Storage Ideas

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Many of us, as quilters, love to collect beautiful fabric. 

Yardage and precuts and scraps, oh my!

But how should you store all this fabric you’ve spent your hard-earned money on?

Sure, you could store it in a bin, hidden in a closet, but what fun is that? 

Plus, after time has passed, you’ll forget what fabric you have, which is less than ideal. 

Let’s dive into all kinds of fabric organization ideas that you can use for inspiration to create the fabric organizer of your dreams. 

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All About Basting Spray And 9 Of The Best Basting Spray Options For Quilting

Basting Spray for Quilting

So you’ve just finished a gorgeous quilt top and want to quilt it. 

You know you must make a quilt sandwich (quilt top, batting, and backing fabric), but how exactly will you do it?

There are many different ways to baste a quilt, but today, we will focus on the quickest way to baste a quilt. 

Spray-basting a quilt cuts your basting time in half and is a great way to adhere your quilt sandwich layers together without poking your fingers with pins.

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All You Need To Know About Quilting Hoops And 9 Hoops To Try

7 Best Quilting Hoops

When you want to hand stitch a quilt, a quilting hoop is an essential tool. 

It transforms what would be a cumbersome task into a creative pleasure where you can see the results emerge before your eyes. 

This simple device holds your quilt while you sew the layers together. 

Quilting hoops for hand quilting come in a variety of sizes.

You hold some in your lap while others come with stands. 

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The 7 Best Quilting Irons For 2023 [Updated]

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Are you searching for the best iron for your quilting projects?

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.

You may not focus on quilting irons as much as you might your sewing machine, fabrics, or batting — but this important piece of hardware shouldn’t be overlooked or purchased without some consideration and research.

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A Beginner’s Guide To Using Quilting Stencils

how to use quilting stencils

So you’ve just finished constructing a beautiful quilt top that took many hours, and now you need to quilt it. 

But what do you do?

Instead of sending it off to a longarm service or doing basic straight-line quilting, you want to do some unique decorative designs. But how? 

This post will cover a fun, unique way to add gorgeous free motion-like stitching to your quilts.

I’ll teach you the simple steps to accomplish the stitches and show you some great choices of quilt stencil patterns. 

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11 Best Quilt Wall Hangers To Display Your Quilt

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You deserve recognition for the hours of work that you put into crafting beautiful quilts.

Quilt hangers are the appropriate hardware for proudly displaying your finest projects. They are designed to grip and hold fabric without causing damage.

Once you’ve hung your quilted creations on your walls, you’ll enliven your home decor and generate conversation.

Your display might even inspire someone to learn the quilting hobby.

Let’s explore the best products on the market for showing off your fabric art.

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