Our Favorite Quilting Tips and Tricks: Everything You Need to Know About Quilting

Quilting can at first glance appear to be an intimidating art form, but once you learn the building blocks of quilting, you’ll be surprised by how quickly your projects come together. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite quilting tips and tricks for you in one handy collection. In this collection, you’ll find beginner-friendly quilting videos on topics such as how to bind a quilt and how to make half square triangles. We’ve also included helpful articles from our designers, so that quilting necessities (like how to wash a quilt or how to get comfortable with free-motion quilting) are fun and stress-free. Start on your next project with comfort and confidence with these editor-fave quilting tips.

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Beginner Quilting Basics: How to Make a Quilt Sandwich

This is a term that you will find again and again in quilting patterns all over the world. As in most modern meme uses of the word ‘sandwich’, there are no bread or pickles involved. Instead it is referring to several layers of something (my dog likes a snuggle sandwich, for example) and in the quilting world, we are referring to the backing fabric, the batting and the top decorative layer. READ MORE

2 Simple Ways to Wash Your Quilts

Washing a quilt can be a daunting task if you have never done it before. Here are some things to know before washing your quilt along with the steps to take to make washing a quilt easy. READ MORE

Patchwork Perfection: How to Make a Nine Patch Block

The nine patch quilt block is a great one to start with if you're a beginner quilter, but it is also perfect if you're a seasoned quilter because the possibilities for this block are endless. You can simply add in a half square triangle or two here and there to create a totally different look. This block has the ability to change in so many ways when paired with different blocks, all of which are easy when broken down. READ MORE

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