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Blue Star banners - what are they? - May 21, 2013
If you know someone in the military, check out this short history and free pattern to honor your soldier!
Quilting the Quilt: Find Your Feather Style - May 17, 2013
From fluffy and fun to frilly and fancy, feathers are designs that quilters long to master.
Ten tips for cutting fabric quickly - May 14, 2013
Check out these ten tips to help with your efficiency in the piecing stage. You'll be whipping out quilts in no time at all!
Relieving quilter's guilt - May 7, 2013
Don't let "quilter's guilt" of an unfinished project rob you of the pleasure of sewing or quilting.
Quilting the Quilt: Fabulous Feather Formation - May 1, 2013
We are never satisfied with our own shapes and curves, and we pine after the style or gracefulness we’ve seen in other quilters’ feathers.
Wool applique on your longarm - April 30, 2013
Donating your old wool clothing to Good Will? Not so fast! Here's a few ways to re-purpose wool fabric in your quilts.
Inspiration station - April 23, 2013
Inspiration for your next quilt design can come from anywhere - all you have to do is look!
How you can secure starts and stops - April 16, 2013
If you are still using needles to bury the beginning and ending threads on your quilt, you are missing out on ways to be more efficient! Check out these two methods using your longarm machines.
Finding a balance in quilting - April 9, 2013
With show season upon us, use a critical eye when designing your quilts. Learn how to balance your quilt designs.
Quilt show etiquette - April 2, 2013
Whatcha gonna do when the quilt police come for you?
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