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Week 1: Celebration Quilt Along by Tammy Silvers
Welcome to the Celebration Slices Quilt Along! We are so very glad you joined us!  This week we cover what you will need to get started, best practices plus a video on paper piecing!!  Celebration Slices is an easy paper piecing pattern, but before we get into the nitty gritty...

What is Stitch in the Ditch or Ditch Stitch?
The sewing term "stitch in the ditch" OR "ditch stitch" refers to the term of stitching right in the seam line or in the space between the fabrics in a seam. It’s most commonly used in quilting, attaching waistbands and finishing binding. This article talks about stitch in the ditch...

Beginners Guide to Quilting
In our guide we will explore: What is quilting? Types of Quilts Quilt Supplies How to Quilt Tips & Tricks What is a Quilt? A quilt is a cherished keepsake passed down through generations marking special life events like a wedding or birth of a child. A quilt provides warmth...

How to make 1/2 (half) square and 1/4 (quarter) square triangles
1/4 square and 1/2 square triangles are the basis for many quilt block designs and creating them quickly and accurately can help make a myriad of classic quilt designs such as: Flying Geese, evening star, royal star, hourglass, diagonal, chevron, basket, pinwheel, and many more. Half square triangles are made...

My favorite beginner’s quilt- the Classic 9 Patch
My favorite beginner’s quilt- the Classic 9 Patch The 9-patch is such a great quilt to start with as a beginner, but it has so many design options that it can create amazing results for experienced quilters as well and it comes together quickly.  What is a 9-patch? The 9-Patch...