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Why Every Quilter Needs a Serger

If you've ever wondered ‘does a quilter need a serger’, the answer is a resounding YES! While sergers are famous for clothing construction, these powerhouse machines offer quilters professional finishes, time-saving tricks, and creative possibilities you won’t get from a domestic sewing machine. Think perfectly piecing quilt blocks without bulky

April 17, 2025

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A Word from Your Local Craft and Sewing Shop

The crafting world has felt a seismic shift over the past year, especially with the closure of JoAnn Fabric stores across the country. For many of us, JoAnn’s was a go-to destination for fabric, notions, and inspiration. Its absence has left a void, but it’s also reminded us of the

April 3, 2025

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Add Raw Edge Applique to Your Quilt

We think every quilt is beautiful, but sometimes you can finish a quilt top and think ‘that’s missing something.’ Raw edge appliqué might be just the technique you’re looking for! What is raw edge appliqué? Raw edge appliqué is a technique where fabric shapes are cut out and adhered to a quilt

March 20, 2025

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Best Tips for Quilts if You Sew Clothes

If you’ve spent years sewing clothes, you already have a solid foundation in fabric selection, cutting, and stitching. But quilting is a whole different beast. Each of those steps is just a little different, so choosing the right pattern for your first quilt can make all the difference. What’s the difference

March 5, 2025

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Kona Color of the Year 2025: Nocturne

Kona’s Color of the Year for 2025 has been revealed, and it’s Nocturne – a rich, velvety purple that feels like a midnight sky. This deep, versatile shade is perfect for adding drama and rich color to your quilts. We’ve rounded up seven stunning quilt patterns, including two free quilt

February 17, 2025

In Sewing Machines 101

When to Repair and When to Replace Your Sewing Machine

Has this ever happened to you? Your sewing machine is sewing along perfectly fine but then something starts seeming off. Maybe the tension is off and there are loops on the back, it starts skipping stitches, or it simply won’t turn on. The big question is: should you repair your

February 4, 2025

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Take Care of Your Sewing and Quilting Tools

There’s something about the start of a New Year to make you think ‘new sewing room, new me.’ We all start tidying and cleaning and organizing our sewing space, taking care of the fabric stash, and planning to make this year of quilting even better than the last. But do

January 15, 2025

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Everything You Need To Know About Backing Fabrics

You’ve finished your quilt top and now you need to put together your quilt back. The right backing fabric not only complements your quilt but also makes quilting your project easy and enjoyable. If you’ve ever wondered which fabrics make the best quilt backs or how to choose, you’re in

January 3, 2025

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Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The holiday season is here, and we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new Holiday Gift Guide on Issuu! Mindy and the Mayhem Makers have been hard at work curating a quilty guide packed with amazing ideas for quilters, stitchers, and even our new yarn-loving friends over at Fiber Riot. If you’re

December 17, 2024

In Sewing Machines 101

Raw Edge Machine Applique Tutorial

We’re planning some beautiful quilt projects using raw edge machine applique, so we wanted to make sure to give you an easy tutorial so you could make them too! We have this written tutorial, but Mindy also put together a great video series so you can follow along there, too.

December 4, 2024

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