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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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The new BERNINA B990 sewing machine sets a new standard for stitchers, quilters, and embroiderers. Combining innovative Swiss technology from the experts at BERNINA with well thought out and user-friendly design, this top-of-the-line sewing machine offers features for advanced quilters as well as smoothing out problems for less experienced stitchers.
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Good news! Your quilt is all pieced and you’ve even quilted it. Now the only thing left to do is finish the edge. But which method of quilt finish is best? Like with so many things in quilting, there’s no one right answer but the technique you choose impacts not
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