Category: All About Quilting
Learn all about quilting in Quilt 101! This is a library of quilting resources where you can “check out” all of our quilting articles and learn something new. We cover everything, including Quilting Techniques, Quilting Fabric, Quilting Tips & Tricks, Quilting Tools, and even the History of Quilting. Don’t know what Paper Piecing is? You’ll find it here! Aren’t sure whether or not to prewash your fabric? You’ll find that too! Need more info on binding? It’s all here! Are you a new quilter and aren’t even sure where to start? This is the place for you. Are you an experienced quilter but obsessed with learning everything there is to know about quilting? This is the place for you too! No matter your skill level, you are sure to learn something new with Quilting 101.
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Prewashing Fabric – Is it Necessary?
Let’s answer the age-old question: Which came first? The color orange or the fruit orange? Did someone name the fruit because of the color? …
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThose Gorgeous 1930’s Reproduction Fabrics
Is there anything prettier than a row of fabric bolts full of 1930s reproduction fabrics? Many of you would agree that they are gorgeous…
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All About Quilting, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of SewingThe Early History of Cotton Manufacturing
Raise your hand if you love cotton fabric! Yep. All quilters love cotton! Have you ever thought about the history of cotton in quilting? …
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Organizational Tips and Tricks, Organizational Tips for Your Sewing Room, Quilt Fabric, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Scrap Fabric and What to Do With It, Sewing Tips and TricksOrganizing Those Scraps!
Are your scraps taking over your sewing room? Are they multiplying like rabbits every time you look away? Scraps, scraps, everywhere a scrap. Blockin’…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Pressing Tips, Pressing Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksFinding the Pressing Method that Works for You
What is the proper way to press your seams? First of all, must we do everything properly? Heck no! Find what works for you. …
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Chain-Piecing – Game Changer!
Chain-piecing = time saver deee-lux! You’ve heard the term but what does it mean? Chain piecing? Chain-piecing simply means that you are sewing piece…