Sometimes it's hard to get excited about a new gadget. You get the feeling that it wasn't actually made for quilters and their problems. Machine makers don't remember that sometimes threading the needle is fiddly. Or that a quarter inch seam can need a little guidance. Or the machine goes
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It’s National Jelly Roll Day this month! And for those of you thinking that a jelly roll is a tasty dessert, you’re not wrong, but for quilters it’s something very different. In the quilting world, a jelly roll is a collection of 2.5” by width-of-fabric strips, all rolled up to
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When you’re new to the world of quilting, figuring out the tools can seem overwhelming. Which brands are better? Where can I get them? Do I need everything right now? The answers to those questions in order are: it depends, Quilting Mayhem, and no you don’t. But having the right
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Small spaces pose a unique set of challenges when it comes to sewing, especially if you're living in a compact environment like a dorm room or an RV. However, don't let a lack of space hamper your creativity! Here are some clever tips for fitting a full-blown sewing area into
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Picture this, it’s 11:30 at night, you’re eight episodes deep into a Dr. Who marathon and your stack of 387 half square triangles. Somehow your stack topples over and before you know it, you slice through a bunch with your rotary cutter. Ok, maybe it wasn’t exactly that, but we
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In today's largely fast-paced digital world, teaching your kids to sew can be a fantastic break away from screen time as well as a way to foster creativity. Not to mention give them something to do when they inevitably walk up to you mid-July saying “I’m so bored.” When you teach
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We spend a lot of time thinking about our sewing machines - learning all the features, trying out the settings, and how to get the results we want for our quilts. But how much thought do you put into your other tools? What about your iron? It’s a key part
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LGBTQIA+ plus ROYGBIV equals a rainbow quilt roundup! We’ve put together six of our favorite free patterns full of vibrant colors to celebrate love, inclusivity, and diversity. What better way to embrace the spirit of Pride than by creating quilts in a rainbow palette? Highland Falls Quilt - Fabric from the
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Picture this, you go to your door and find a box. You open the box and discover the most beautiful assortment of fabrics have arrived from your favorite quilt shop, aka Quilting Mayhem, and they’re just what you need to reignite your sewjo. You happily pet the fabric stack, adding
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We’re feeling a bit nostalgic. May is Quilting Mayhem’s birthday month, and we’ve changed so much in the last eight years. Looking back to the beginning of everything, which seems so long ago, we opened our doors on 1st Street with 3,000 square feet of shop on May 1st, 2015.
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