How much Fabric to buy for your Quilt Backing
Here is the general rule for buying your quilt backing by quilt size. Keep in mind your quilt may not fall into the official size and you may need adjusted a bit. The sizes below are the average sizes of finished quilt tops but they can vary. Always measure your finished quilt top first. If [...]
Quilting Tips
I thought it would be fun to share some Quilting Tips I have discovered throughout the years, so every time I can think of some good ones I am going to share them on this site. Please feel free to add any of your under comments. Quilting Tips 1. Before starting a your project pick [...]
My Favorite Fabric Manufactures
Thought I would add a list of some of my Favorite Fabric Manufactures! They really produce fun happy fabrics that are high quality! You can click on the name to visit their individual websites. Michael Miller Fabrics, Moda Fabrics, Alexander Henry, Timeless Treasures, FreeSpirit, Fabri-Quilt, Robert Kaufman, Blank Textiles, Quilting Treasures,Fabric Traditions, Andover Fabrics,Makower UK,Clothworks,Westminster, [...]
Picking Fabric Colors for Your Quilt
I have to admit that before owning a quilt shop…I was color stumped on my own projects- I would sit with my quilt pattern and focal fabric and would just stare into wall full of colorful bolts not knowing what to do. Although it seemed I always had the gift to pick colors for other people but [...]
Learn how to Quilt
WARNING…learning to quilt can cause fabric addiction beyond belief! If you have never even sewn on a machine in your life believe it or not quilting can be accomplished easily. No home-ec skills needed! Quilting to me is just so soothing. I can be stressed beyond belief and sit in front of my cutting table [...]
