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15 Adorable Quilted Potholder Patterns That Are So Quick And Easy To Make

As a quilter, sometimes you don’t want to set aside 30+ hours to create an entire quilt.

Sometimes you just want a quick project to work on that you can still express your creativity without having to block out hours upon hours.

Finding easy quilted potholder patterns is a perfect way to work on less time-consuming projects.

Potholders (or hot pads) are something that everyone needs in their kitchen.

They make fantastic, handmade gifts and will last for years if made well.

Let’s look at some DIY potholder patterns and get some inspiration to make our own!

9 Excellent Serger Sewing Machines To Consider For Your Quilting And Sewing Projects

by Miriam Ronne

If you have ever wandered the aisles of your local arts and crafts store and stumbled down the sewing machine aisle, chances are you have come across machines called “sergers” or “overlock machines.”

But how do you choose one when there are so many on the market with a wide price range?

We’ve read dozens of serger reviews to figure out what the best serger for you might be.

Read on as you’ll learn the pros and cons of nine great options and, hopefully, remove some of the guesswork of choosing the right serger for your needs.

Serger Or Sewing Machine? What’s The Difference, And When Should You Use Each?

by Miriam Ronne

Have you ever been shopping at your local hobby store, and you see a machine called a “serger“?

You’ve wondered, “What is that used for?” I remember doing that several years ago, and I honestly thought it was a complex machine I would never need or want.

Fast forward a few years, I now have a serger and have had lots of fun (and maybe a little frustration) trying to figure out how to use it and what to use it for.

This post will go over all the ins and outs of a serger machine, what you can do with it, how it differs from a regular sewing machine, and if it is worth your time and money to purchase one.

11 Of The Best Seam Rippers For Quilters

by Keri Weichert

The image of the perfect quilt is in your mind when you start a project.

However, reality will inevitably strike when you're creating it.

A seam might turn out crooked. You might sew the wrong pieces together.

Whatever the mistake is, ripping out the seam is the only real solution.

Seam rippers, or stitch rippers as they're also known, are the tool for this job.

You'll want a good one.

Otherwise, you'll strain your hand, tear fabric by mistake, or have the tool break in your hand.

11 Fun And Crafty Projects You Can Make With Quilt Fabric Scraps

by Miriam Ronne

Have you noticed that no matter how efficient you are with your fabric cutting skills for a quilting project, you still end up with scraps of fabric in varying sizes?

If you’re like me, you have at least one storage tote full of fabric scraps that you’ve been collecting over the years.

We will go over what to do with scrap fabric in this post, and I’m super excited to show you some fun, unique crafts with fabric scraps.

Love Modern Quilts? 13 Modern Quilt Kits You Should Check Out

by Miriam Ronne

Have you wanted to create a quilt from scratch but have no idea what pattern to design or fabric to choose?

I know the feeling and trust me, you are not alone when you feel overwhelmed or confused about what to do next.

Luckily for us, there are quilt kits on the market that take all the guesswork out of designing a pattern, choosing fabrics, and figuring out how much fabric to purchase.

Read on to learn what to expect from a modern quilt kit and look at our fun selection of quilt kits that you can purchase today.