13 Sewing Books Every Beginning Quilter And Sewist Must Have In Their Library

When you first start learning the basics of sewing and quilting, attempting to find tutorials or info online can feel a bit overwhelming.

I’ve been there.

Sometimes you just want a physical copy of a book with all the necessary information. 

In this post, we will take a look at some of the best sewing books for beginners and talk about what they offer and what makes them unique. 

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Staircase Quilt Patterns

15 Gorgeous Staircase Quilt Patterns for a Statement Piece in Your Home

Today, we are looking at a super fun and eclectic group of modern quilt patterns that will spark your creativity. 

Not only are these quilt patterns eye-catching, but most of them are beginner-friendly designs.

The sub-genre of quilt patterns that we’ll be diving into is staircase quilt patterns. 

You may be wondering what that is. How do you make them? 

Don’t worry; we’ve got you. 

We’ll discuss this important information before we check out 15 fantastic stairway quilt pattern options. 

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best sewing machines for free motion quilting

6 Best Sewing Machines For Free Motion Quilting

If you’ve been researching quilts and quilt making for any amount of time, chances are you’ve come across the phrase “free motion quilting” (FMQ).

So what does that mean? 

FMQ works by using a sewing machine and moving the fabric “freely” under the needle to achieve different designs with your quilt stitching.

In this post, I’m going to show you six free-motion sewing machine options for you to be able to do FMQ at home.

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best online sewing classes

The Top 10 Best Free Online Sewing Classes

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. 

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quilted vest pattern

Sew A Stylish Quilted Vest Using These 15 Easy Patterns

Have you noticed the rise in popularity of quilted clothing? 

Retail stores are starting to carry all kinds of quilted clothes, and one of the most popular choices is a quilted vest. 

A quilted vest can be a fantastic addition to any outfit; in the winter, it also adds a layer of warmth. 

But why buy one when you can make one? 

In this post, we will discuss everything you need to know to make your own DIY quilted vest and check out 15 stunning patterns you can use. 

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24 Deliciously Beautiful Layer Cake Quilt Patterns

When shopping for fabric for a quilt, it can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to match fabrics and find different designs that go together.

An ingenious fix for this problem is the layer cake precut packs.

In this post, I will go over what a layer cake is, why they are so useful, and show you several beautiful (and delicious) examples of layer cake quilts that can utilize a layer cake.

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