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Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2024 Recap

Our head Mayhem Maker Mindy went to Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and is giving us the low down of her adventures! What is Sisters? Every year on the second Saturday in July, the entire town of Sisters, Oregon transforms into an open air quilt show. The quilts are in every style and pattern and color, and they’re hung all over town. Literally. The whole town comes together and quilts are displayed on the fronts of buildings, draped between trees, hanging from tents, quilts are everywhere.    How was Mindy’s trip to Sisters? To put it into one word, it was

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August 3, 2024
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Make Quilting More Accessible

Quilting, crafting, creating are all great activities for your brain, but they can be tough on your body without making some adjustments. Fortunately, we have a great set of tools to make quilting more accessible to everyone. Think ergonomically designed notions to ease the physical demands of quilting, adjustable workstations, and sewing gadgets to reduce strain. We want to make sure that anyone who wants to can quilt, so check out our favorite tools and notions to make quilting more accessible.    Oliso Iron Everyone wants a great iron, and the Oliso SmartIron with iTouch technology is a

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July 17, 2024
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Bondi Sewalong

We’ve been having so much fun with our Bondi Sewalong on our YouTube channel but we wanted to make sure you had our tips here, too The Bondi pattern from Sew to Grow features a back yoke with a pleat and a curved hem that is slightly longer in the back, and it’s a perfect top for summer.  Materials Needed Domestic sewing machine (check out these BERNINA’s that can be delivered to your door) Optional: Serger Fabric (pre-washed) Sewing pattern Chalk marker Pins Scissors or rotary cutter Iron Steps Prep your fabric and pattern. Take the time

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July 3, 2024
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How to Serge On A Fusible Binding

If you’re a quilter, then your binding stack may be getting high. We have a solution that will help you knock that stack down and get it back under control. Follow our tutorial to add binding to your quilt using a serger and fusible thread. This technique allows you to temporarily fuse the binding before you either machine stitch or hand stitch it, or when you just need something quick and temporary until you have time to finish the binding properly.  Materials Quilted but unfinished quilt Binding Fusible thread Serger (We love the BERNINA L890 Quilters

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June 21, 2024
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Everything You Need to Know About Cuddle Fabric

If you've ever wrapped yourself in a blanket that feels like a cloud or snuggled up in a robe that make you never want to get out of bed, chances are you've experienced the magic of Cuddle fabric. But what is Cuddle, and how can you use it in your projects? What is Cuddle? Cuddle fabric is a type of plush, knit fabric known for its incredibly soft and velvety texture. Made from polyester, this fabric is designed to mimic the softness of real fur. Despite its soft texture, Cuddle fabric is quite durable. It’s resistant

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June 3, 2024
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Our Top 9 FREE Graduation Quilt Patterns

It’s graduation season which means it’s time to make a graduation quilt! Typically for a graduation quilt, we suggest aiming for a twin quilt size. A  typical twin quilt measures around 66” by 88”. And if your grad is heading off to college and bunking on a twin XL mattress, look for quilt patterns that are around 66” by 96”. We’ve pulled some of our favorite patterns to help you make the perfect graduation quilt. In the Garden Kaffe Fassett 74” x 92” This pattern by Kaffe Fassett makes great use of big prints. That could be anything from

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May 21, 2024
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How to Fussy Cut Big Squares

Have you ever done fussy cutting for a block before? Fussy cutting is when you cut your quilt pieces so that a fabric motif is in a precise location. For some quilt patterns, you can use this to create a secondary pattern or kaleidoscope effect. For other quilts, you can use this technique to ensure you are getting the wow factor with alternate blocks or big pieces. We’ve put together a tutorial to show you how to fussy cut for a large square, one where your ruler doesn’t cover the entire piece you need. Let’s

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May 7, 2024
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Masculine Apparel Pattern Round Up

I think we can all agree on one thing; sewing and quilting are for everyone. For quilting, that’s easy to put into action. Big or little, masc or femme, a quilt is always a perfect fit. But when you jump into sewing clothes and garments, finding the perfect fit becomes a little more complicated. Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, and the indie clothing pattern companies tend to focus on femme patterns and bodies. The industry is working to change that. We put together a round up of our go-to patterns for all

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April 17, 2024
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The Best Thread for Your Longarm

:We’re confessed thread heads here at Quilting Mayhem. We know how important the right thread is to make your sewing machine and your projects perfect. We even wrote a blog post about our favorite threads for your domestic sewing machine here. Now it’s time to give you our ultimate guide to threads for your longarm quilting machine.    Why does longarm thread come on a cone? Thread cones are generally cross wound instead of straight wound. This means that the thread is wound in a crisscross pattern across the length of the cone. A cross wound cone gives

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April 6, 2024
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Kona Color of the Year 2024 – Mint Julep

The Kona Color of the Year for 2024 has a decidedly springy bent to it. This is the year of Mint Julep, a very pretty pale blue-green that looks as pretty with pastels as it does with neons. We’ve put together 7 patterns, including a couple of free quilt patterns, for you to make your own Mint Julep quilt.  Corolla By Sew Mariana 55” x 68” Go high contrast with the Corolla pattern from Sew Mariana, with pinks and oranges. The four petaled flowers seem to float against the Mint Julep background. Duality - FREE Pattern By Elise Lea for Robert

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March 1, 2024