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 between sewing clothes and sewing quilts?   Fabric Requirements This is one thing that is easier in quilting versus garment sewing; quilting fabrics are usually 100% cotton, so you don’t have to think about things about stretch or drape for the end use. The only thing that you

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Creative Habits for Temperature Quilts

We’ve talked before about our Top 5 Tips for Planning Your Temperature Quilt, but let’s look at it from a different perspective. As we step into a new year, full of possibilities and resolutions, a temperature quilt helps you make room for a bit of daily sewing time. It’s not only about tracking your days, but keeping your days creative.  Choosing Your Color Palette The first step in planning your temperature quilt is to decide on the temperature range for each fabric. Usually, each color represents a five-degree temperature range with purples, blues, and cool tones as

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