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Beginners Guide to Quilting

By Allison Kelley September 07, 2019 | Great for beginners Quilt Tutorial Quilting | 0 comments

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...

Our Beginners Guide to English Paper Piecing by Cathy Perlmutter

By Allison Kelley July 03, 2019 | English Paper Piecing Quilting Tutorials Using Scraps | 0 comments

Introduction: What Makes EPP Excellent Wrap fabric around paper (or cardstock) shapes, and sew the edges together - that’s the simple idea behind English Paper Piecing, a 400-year old technique that really did come from England. EPP requires no pinning, no math, and imperfect seam allowances are usually ok -...

Scrappy Mountain Quilt Tutorial by Leila Gardunia

By Allison Kelley June 28, 2019 | Foundation Paper Piecing Leila Gardunia Quilting Tutorials | 0 comments

The Scrappy Mountain foundations come in five different sizes and can be purchased in our shop. The Scrappy Mountain quilt blocks can be mixed and matched in anyway you want. Really, the sky is the limit! But sometimes that can be too many options. To get you started, I thought I would...

Measurement tools to help when quilting or sewing

By Allison Kelley June 20, 2019 | Conversion Tool Measurements Quilting Tools | 0 comments

Here is a quick chart I use to convert yardage to decimals (for calculator work), inches and centimeters. Here is a cheat sheet with standard quilt sizes.