With the largest chain fabric store in the United States closing, some crafters are left scrambling for a fabric source. Not every town has a local quilt shop and across the country, some quilters are now living in craft deserts — locations without a quilt store in driving distance.
Do you sew with woven fabric, or have you felt nervous about trying to quilt with a different texture? That’s understandable — trying something new can be intimidating! That’s why we’re bringing you our best, simplest tips to successfully sew with woven fabrics.
Would you consider yourself a lover of luxurious things? Personally, I've never cared about designer labels or items marketed as "luxury," but high quality sewing supplies? Uh oh. I'm in trouble. I love everything about sewing and because I want my finished projects to not only last but look amazing, I've started allowing myself small sewing luxuries, like this premium Italian-made 100% cotton thread by Aurifil.
There's a lot to consider when looking for a new sewing machine. But arguably the most important part of the process is budgeting. How do you know which machines fit your budget? We're here to help you find the best sewing machine for your budget!
Earlier this year, someone posted a question about stay stitching a quilt in the Suzy Quilts Patterns Facebook group, and our team realized that a lot of new quilters don't know what a stay stitch is! If you're one of those people, we're here with instructions for how (and when) to stay stitch a quilt, plus advice from experienced quilters and professional longarm quilters.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a wholecloth quilt using Kantha-style stitches. A wholecloth quilt differs from the types of quilts you’ve probably made before because there is no piecing. Instead, two whole pieces of cloth are used for the top and back.
If you're trying to quilt on a budget, you may have wondered, "Can I make a quilt from bed sheets?" Quite often, bed sheets are much cheaper than buying equal amounts of quilting fabric. But if bed sheets can be used to make a quilt, why aren't more people doing it?
Pressing isn't the most glamorous aspect of quilting, but it's incredibly important. Getting flat seams not only leads to better accuracy, but a more successful and enjoyable sewing experience! With so many different brands and notions out there, where should you start?
The Flying Geese quilt block is simple, versatile, and relatively quick to make. You can make them one at a time using small pieces of fabric, or even 4-at-a-time to speed up the process.
Flying Geese can stand alone as a single block, stacked on top of each other to give the appearance of geese flying in the sky, or can be used to make many other famous quilt blocks — the Sawtooth Star being one of them.
