Quilting Tips and Tricks

It’s a fun and rewarding hobby and you can teach yourself to do it! Quilting…

Let’s talk about quilt appraising! What is it? Where can you get your quilt appraised?…

Let’s talk about our sewing scissors. We want them to be sharp, right? But they…

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, finding solace and balance can sometimes seem like an impossible…

The 4th of July is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate…

What’s the difference between a digital pattern and a regular pattern? Are digital quilt patterns…

Hey all you quilters out there! Don’t you just love a good quilting tutorial? Who…

It’s back-to-basics this week at Nancy’s Notions! Have you ever wanted to just make a…

Are you tired of your foot pedal sliding around while you sew? Do you find…

Sewing is a fun and rewarding hobby that allows you to create your own quilts,…

Quilts are precious and delicate items that require special care when it comes to preserving…

It’s happened to all of us at some point in our creative endeavors – that…

Shop Hops. Maybe you’ve just heard the term and aren’t sure what it even is?…

Wool pressing mats. Do you have one? Want one? Love one? What even are they?…

Choosing the Right Iron for Sewing and Quilting Sewing and quilting projects require a lot…

Quilt Labels, Why are They Important? Imagine a world where every antique quilt has a…

“Go for it!” “Do it!” “You need to do this.” “Go!”  “Seriously, go on up…

Do you love to quilt but you really don’t need one more quilt in your…

Do you ever feel a bit overwhelmed when you’re shopping for quilt fabric?  Or maybe…

It spins! It goes ‘round and ‘round!  It is the merry-go-round of the quilting world! …

Is your sewing room a little disorganized?  Is that an understatement?  Do you have patterns…

Are you new to quilting and trying to make sense of your first pattern?  You…

Hey there, new quilter!  Welcome to the wide world of quilting.  Are ya feeling a…

Check out this handy timesaver!  Needle Minders are the perfect way to keep track of…

If you’re a beginner quilter and are just dipping your toes into the world of…

Are your scraps taking over your sewing room?  Are they multiplying like rabbits every time…

Does this sound familiar?  You spend hours piecing together quilt blocks, but they end up…

What is the proper way to press your seams?  First of all, must we do…

Chain-piecing = time saver deee-lux!  You’ve heard the term but what does it mean?  Chain…

Starch. Love it or hate it?  It can be an invaluable tool in the quilting…

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 heck can’t I just use scissors?”  Well, my friend, this should help.