A quilt is a work of art, so don’t forget to sign it! If you’ve ever wondered how to make a quilt label, today’s guide is here to help you out! We’re sharing a FREE Quilt Label Template and tutorial for making a simple handwritten […]
Fabric 101
Tips for Adding a Quilt Label
Once you’ve poured countless hours into sewing a quilt, it only makes sense to give it a finishing touch with a quilt label. We often receive questions about what quilt labels we use or how we make them ourselves. We’ve gathered some of our favorite […]
Understanding Quilt Backs: A Guide for Beginners
Quilt backs or backing! It’s a hot topic around here. We often receive questions about preparing quilt backing fabric, such as cutting and assembly techniques, working with 108” wide fabric, pieced backings, and how to make the backings ready for a longarmer. Over the years, […]
The Quilter’s Fabric Guide: How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Next Quilt
With so many types of quilting fabrics available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. It’s important to understand their differences so you can choose the best one for your next project. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about quilting fabrics. Types […]
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Choose Quilt Background Fabric
Choosing a background fabric that complements the rest of the quilt can sometimes be challenging, and that’s where knowing all about background fabrics can help. Whether you’re a new quilter or have dozens to your name, we have a beginner’s guide to background fabrics to […]
Learn to Sew with Cuddle Fabrics
If you haven’t already gotten into the Cuddle-mania, ask yourself: could your next project be a little… fluffier? Do you want a quilt so soft, your loved ones (and pets) will never want to give it back? That’s right! We’re talking about Cuddle®, Shannon Fabrics’ […]
How to Quilt Using Woven Fabric with Corey Yoder
We’re in the studio with Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts to learn how she quilts using woven fabric! We love these soft wovens for their lovely texture and soft drape. If you’re not familiar with wovens, these are the same soft material used for those […]
How to work with Textured Backgrounds
Solid backgrounds work well in quilts but have you tried a textured background? We did a post about white backgrounds using Bella Solids from our favorite Moda designers and, with the recent influx of cross weaves and linens, wanted to do a follow up to that […]