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Rotary blades that cut properly reduce stress and frustration when cutting patchwork. No matter how careful we are with our rotary cutting tools, blades eventually lose that perfect edge. What is a quilter to do? Dull blades tend to lead to accidents and injuries, which none of us want to experience. Beginner Quilting Projects, Quilting For Beginners, Quilting Tips, Sewing Projects, Quilt Size Charts, Quilt Sizes, Quilting Room, Quilting Studio, Sewing Hacks

Beginner Quilting Projects

Quilting For Beginners

Sewing Projects

Quilt Size Charts

Quilting Studio

Rotary blades that cut properly reduce stress and frustration when cutting patchwork. No matter how careful we are with our rotary cutting tools, blades eventually lose that perfect edge. What is a quilter to do? Dull blades tend to lead to accidents and injuries, which none of us want to experience.

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National Quilters Circle

The beginning of quilting and piecing is precision cutting. Finding the best tools for each quilter can be a challenge. The TrueCut system is designed to assist those who are looking for comfort in cutting and help keep the blade aligned with the ruler. Quilting Videos, Quilting Tools, Quilting Techniques, Quilting Tutorials, Sewing Tutorials, Quilting Projects, Sewing Basics

Quilting Videos

Quilting Techniques

Quilting Tutorials

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Quilting Projects

The beginning of quilting and piecing is precision cutting. Finding the best tools for each quilter can be a challenge. The TrueCut system is designed to assist those who are looking for comfort in cutting and help keep the blade aligned with the ruler.

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National Quilters Circle

No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go. Sewing Crafts, Sewing Tips, Sewing Ideas, Pretty Cats, Pretty Kitty, Mini Iron

No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go.

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National Quilters Circle

Heather Thomas shows us some different ways we can use 3-D Lumiere to add some dimension to our quilting projects. Watch as Heather demonstrates using this dimensional paint and adhesive on some of her projects to add a beautiful, raised design. Quilting Designs, Projects To Try, Sewing Pillow Cases, Sewing Pillows

Quilting Designs

Projects To Try

Sewing Pillow Cases

Heather Thomas shows us some different ways we can use 3-D Lumiere to add some dimension to our quilting projects. Watch as Heather demonstrates using this dimensional paint and adhesive on some of her projects to add a beautiful, raised design.

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National Quilters Circle

Having a sharp rotary cutter blade not only makes cutting through layers of fabric easier, it is also safer. ZJ Humbach shows you how to change a rotary cutter blade safely and easily. Easy Sewing, Fabric Crafts

Having a sharp rotary cutter blade not only makes cutting through layers of fabric easier, it is also safer. ZJ Humbach shows you how to change a rotary cutter blade safely and easily.

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National Quilters Circle

ZJ Humbach delivers essential tips on selecting appropriate scissors for creating beautiful quilts. Learn the benefits of using different kinds of scissors and the proper techniques to prevent potential cutting or trimming mistakes. Discover what scissors are the best investment for you to detail and finish your own quilts. Sewing Items, Sewing Tools, Patchwork Quilts, Baby Quilts

Patchwork Quilts

ZJ Humbach delivers essential tips on selecting appropriate scissors for creating beautiful quilts. Learn the benefits of using different kinds of scissors and the proper techniques to prevent potential cutting or trimming mistakes. Discover what scissors are the best investment for you to detail and finish your own quilts.

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National Quilters Circle

Learn about thread sizes, ply, and even how a spool is wound. Machine quilting thread sizes range from 100 to 8 and you will become familiar with the sizing system and the variety of typical uses, which includes fabric type and the style of thread you will be using. You will see an explanation of thread ply and why this information can be useful for the wide range of projects you may create in the future. Sewing Machine Needle, Quilting Needle, Quilting Thread, Free Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Machine Quilting

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Longarm Quilting

Machine Quilting

Learn about thread sizes, ply, and even how a spool is wound. Machine quilting thread sizes range from 100 to 8 and you will become familiar with the sizing system and the variety of typical uses, which includes fabric type and the style of thread you will be using. You will see an explanation of thread ply and why this information can be useful for the wide range of projects you may create in the future.

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National Quilters Circle

Our ironing and pressing surfaces are some of the most used areas in our studios. Over time they can become stained and dirty. Join ZJ Humbach for a great tutorial on making an ironing board cover. It doesn’t take long to make and you can even personalize the cover by selecting a cheerful print or fabric that reflects your creative style. Easy Sewing Projects

Easy Sewing Projects

Our ironing and pressing surfaces are some of the most used areas in our studios. Over time they can become stained and dirty. Join ZJ Humbach for a great tutorial on making an ironing board cover. It doesn’t take long to make and you can even personalize the cover by selecting a cheerful print or fabric that reflects your creative style.

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National Quilters Circle

The pioneer women who quilted over a hundred years ago did amazing work with the simplest of tools: scissors, needles, and pins. Up until the middle of the 20th century quilters were making pattern templates using cardboard boxes, re-drawing the shapes as the old edges wore out. Quilting Classes, Quilting Ideas

Quilting Classes

The pioneer women who quilted over a hundred years ago did amazing work with the simplest of tools: scissors, needles, and pins. Up until the middle of the 20th century quilters were making pattern templates using cardboard boxes, re-drawing the shapes as the old edges wore out.

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National Quilters Circle

A quilting seam roller can be a quick and easy alternative to an iron when assembling units, especially if your quilting setup doesn’t allow for an iron easily within reach. Kelly Ashton shows you how to use one and explains which one is her favorite and why. I Fall To Pieces, Half Square Triangle, Serger, Quilt Tutorials

I Fall To Pieces

Half Square Triangle

Quilt Tutorials

A quilting seam roller can be a quick and easy alternative to an iron when assembling units, especially if your quilting setup doesn’t allow for an iron easily within reach. Kelly Ashton shows you how to use one and explains which one is her favorite and why.

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National Quilters Circle

Sewing Supplies

Rotary cutters are one of the most well-used tools when it comes to quilting. While most quilters have their favorite size, style, or even brand of rotary cutter, learn about some of the different types of rotary cutters and see some of the different blade sizes and types that can be used with each.

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National Quilters Circle

No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go. Diy Sewing, Patchwork Quilting

Patchwork Quilting

No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go.

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National Quilters Circle

Every time I get a new quilt student I see their eyes glaze over in shock when we talk about how expensive quilts can be to make. I’ve developed a new shock therapy that snaps them right out of that dazed look: I teach them some money saving skills that encourage and challenge them to make beautiful (but expensive-looking) quilts when quilting on a budget! Budget Quilting, Quilting 101

Budget Quilting

Every time I get a new quilt student I see their eyes glaze over in shock when we talk about how expensive quilts can be to make. I’ve developed a new shock therapy that snaps them right out of that dazed look: I teach them some money saving skills that encourage and challenge them to make beautiful (but expensive-looking) quilts when quilting on a budget!

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National Quilters Circle

Tri-Recs rulers are specialty rulers that can be used together or separately to turn elongated triangles into various blocks. Colleen Tauke shows you what they are and explains step-by-step how to use them to make several block variations. Quilting Rulers, Quilting Crafts

Quilting Rulers

Quilting Crafts

Tri-Recs rulers are specialty rulers that can be used together or separately to turn elongated triangles into various blocks. Colleen Tauke shows you what they are and explains step-by-step how to use them to make several block variations.

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National Quilters Circle

There are many tools that are recommended by different quilters these days, and while some of them seem obvious, like rotary cutters and rulers, some are not. ZJ Humbach shares one of her favorite tools- the pressing cloth, and explains what it is and how she uses it. Sewing Techniques

Sewing Techniques

There are many tools that are recommended by different quilters these days, and while some of them seem obvious, like rotary cutters and rulers, some are not. ZJ Humbach shares one of her favorite tools- the pressing cloth, and explains what it is and how she uses it.

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National Quilters Circle

Having a sharp rotary cutter blade not only makes cutting through layers of fabric easier, it is also safer. ZJ Humbach shows you how to change a rotary cutter blade safely and easily. Basic Sewing

Having a sharp rotary cutter blade not only makes cutting through layers of fabric easier, it is also safer. ZJ Humbach shows you how to change a rotary cutter blade safely and easily.

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National Quilters Circle

A sewing stiletto tool can be the extra hand you need when trying to keep fabric layers feeding evenly through your machine- ZJ Humbach shows you how to use one. Sewing Notions, Beginner Sewing Projects Easy

Beginner Sewing Projects Easy

A sewing stiletto tool can be the extra hand you need when trying to keep fabric layers feeding evenly through your machine- ZJ Humbach shows you how to use one.

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National Quilters Circle

Making a beautiful, hand quilted table topper is easy when you have all of the right tools from Clover. Ashley Hough begins by showing the basic components that make up the table topper, which are rectangles, flying geese units, and square in a square blocks. She shows how to begin by marking the pieces using the water erasable marking pen by Clover. Hand Quilting, Quilted Table Runners Patterns

Quilted Table Runners Patterns

Making a beautiful, hand quilted table topper is easy when you have all of the right tools from Clover. Ashley Hough begins by showing the basic components that make up the table topper, which are rectangles, flying geese units, and square in a square blocks. She shows how to begin by marking the pieces using the water erasable marking pen by Clover.

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National Quilters Circle

Dana Jones talks about why she likes to use fussy cutting in her quilting projects, shows a few examples of her own work, and then teaches you how to fussy cut for your own quilting. The simple technique can add a great deal of interest to your pieces and really capture the motifs. Quilting Math, History Of Quilting

History Of Quilting

Dana Jones talks about why she likes to use fussy cutting in her quilting projects, shows a few examples of her own work, and then teaches you how to fussy cut for your own quilting. The simple technique can add a great deal of interest to your pieces and really capture the motifs.

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National Quilters Circle

When it comes to cutting fabric for quilting, one of the most important things to have is consistently straight lines. Heather Thomas show you how to achieve this whether you measure your fabric using ruler gridlines or cutting mat gridlines.

When it comes to cutting fabric for quilting, one of the most important things to have is consistently straight lines. Heather Thomas show you how to achieve this whether you measure your fabric using ruler gridlines or cutting mat gridlines.

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National Quilters Circle

I am often asked about tips for beginning quilters. ��“How do I even get started?” is a more common question than you might think! Not only are there lots of new techniques and terminology to learn, but the laundry list of supplies needed for quilting is a bit long and sometimes confusing for those new to the craft. Beginner Quilt Patterns, Easy Arts And Crafts, Beautiful Quilts, Beginners Guide, Quilters

Beginner Quilt Patterns

Easy Arts And Crafts

Beautiful Quilts

Beginners Guide

I am often asked about tips for beginning quilters. “How do I even get started?” is a more common question than you might think! Not only are there lots of new techniques and terminology to learn, but the laundry list of supplies needed for quilting is a bit long and sometimes confusing for those new to the craft.

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National Quilters Circle

When I began sewing, I had little to no idea what it took to maintain my sewing machine. I thought that a needle stayed in your machine until it broke, then you replaced it with whatever you had on hand. Within two months of purchasing my Bernina 440 QE, I ran to my local dealer in a panic. I had accidentally moved the needle plate and disrupted the felt-like rug that surrounded my feed dogs. Before we dive in to the “how” part of how to clean and maintain your sewing machine, let’s talk... Sewing Skills, Sewing Lessons, Sewing Patterns Free, Free Sewing

Sewing Patterns Free

When I began sewing, I had little to no idea what it took to maintain my sewing machine. I thought that a needle stayed in your machine until it broke, then you replaced it with whatever you had on hand. Within two months of purchasing my Bernina 440 QE, I ran to my local dealer in a panic. I had accidentally moved the needle plate and disrupted the felt-like rug that surrounded my feed dogs. Before we dive in to the “how” part of how to clean and maintain your sewing machine, let’s talk...

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National Quilters Circle

Some people like to change their rotary cutter blade after every couple of projects while others change theirs after a certain amount of hours of use. While there is no one right or wrong method, you definitely want to change the blade as soon as it starts skipping threads. This is when you run the blade down a strip of fabric and it cuts all the way through except for a few areas where there is a thread or two of fabric still intact.

Some people like to change their rotary cutter blade after every couple of projects while others change theirs after a certain amount of hours of use. While there is no one right or wrong method, you definitely want to change the blade as soon as it starts skipping threads. This is when you run the blade down a strip of fabric and it cuts all the way through except for a few areas where there is a thread or two of fabric still intact.

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National Quilters Circle

Part of achieving precision and beauty in quilt-making is using the right tool for the right job. A rotary cutter is composed of a wheeled blade and a handle, just like a pizza cutter. Because your hand doesn’t nudge the cloth or otherwise get in the way, it’s easier to cut in a straight line along a ruler than it is to use scissors. This helps to make the edges of your squares sharp and clean, speeding up the process of quilt-making considerably. Rotary Cutter, Pizza Cutter, Speed Up, Quilt Making, Cutters

Part of achieving precision and beauty in quilt-making is using the right tool for the right job. A rotary cutter is composed of a wheeled blade and a handle, just like a pizza cutter. Because your hand doesn’t nudge the cloth or otherwise get in the way, it’s easier to cut in a straight line along a ruler than it is to use scissors. This helps to make the edges of your squares sharp and clean, speeding up the process of quilt-making considerably.

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National Quilters Circle

Lori Baker discusses the proper safety techniques that you should implement when using a rotary cutter for your quilting projects. She suggests getting a tool that has a safety lock, keeping your fingers far from the edge when using a ruler and rotary cutter, and putting it away from reach when you aren’t using it. Sewing Patterns

Sewing Patterns

Lori Baker discusses the proper safety techniques that you should implement when using a rotary cutter for your quilting projects. She suggests getting a tool that has a safety lock, keeping your fingers far from the edge when using a ruler and rotary cutter, and putting it away from reach when you aren’t using it.

National Quilters Circle

National Quilters Circle