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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Have You Heard of the Jane Stickle Quilt?
The most famous Civil War quilt of all time is the Jane Stickle quilt. This quilt was made in 1863 by Jane Stickle of…
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All About Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricCotton – The Most Versatile Fabric
When it comes to cotton fabric, there sure are a lot of choices. Are you unsure of what is what? Here’s a short lesson…
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All About Quilting, Caring for Your Fabric, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Heavyweight Fabric, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricSpoiler Alert: Flannel Shrinks
Sewing with flannel should not be intimidating. I know you’re asking yourself “Will flannel shrink?” and “Do I have to prewash flannel fabric?” I…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Pressing Tips, Pressing Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksAny Press is Good Press
Starch. Love it or hate it? It can be an invaluable tool in the quilting world. What is your favorite kind? Best Press and…
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All About Quilting, Cutting Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tools, Rotary CuttersWhat is a Rotary Cutter?
Hey there, new quilter. How are ya? So, you’re asking yourself “What is a Rotary Cutter?” And you’re probably also asking yourself “Why the…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Civil War Era Sewing History, Civil War Quilts and Fabric, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturySo, Who Invented the Sewing Machine Anyway?
Have you ever thought about who invented the sewing machine? Maybe you think it was Singer? Maybe it was Howe? Did you know there…