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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 seams and joining batting scraps, when used for quilting a serger can revolutionize your workflow. If you're looking for tips for quilters to streamline projects or curious about what a serger can do beyond basic seams, this guide will show you exactly why a quilter

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April 17, 2025
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All About Sewing Machine Needles

When was the last time you changed your needle? Do it now! Ok, now that there’s a fresh needle in your sewing machine, is it the right kind of needle for your project? With so many different packs of needles on the shelves at Quilting Mayhem, it can be confusing to know which one to use and when. Never fear, we’ll walk you through it so you can make the right choice for your fabric and technique. Sewing Machine Needle Sizing Sewing machine needles are labeled with two number, for example 80/12 or 90/14. The first number

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October 3, 2024
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Tips for Tiny Piecing

It’s no secret that we love everything Giucy Giuce designs. We even just had him here teaching for a fun retreat and more on the schedule! And since he’s known for his fun tiny piecing patterns, we wanted to give you our best tips for making your tiny pieced projects have a big visual impact. Pay attention to your fabric quality. Since you’re already shopping at Quilting Mayhem and bringing home Giucy Giuce fabrics, among others, you know that using quilt shop quality cottons for intense piecing is key. They hold their shape better and are less

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September 18, 2024
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How a Laurastar Ironing System Makes Better Quilts

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 of the quilting process, but so many people go with whatever they can pick up at a big box store and not a tool that is designed for quilting and sewing. Let’s talk about our Laurastar irons and how they can transform your quilts for

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June 20, 2023