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Everything You Need To Know About Backing Fabrics

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 the right place. This is your guide to the world of quilt backs, including wide backs and specialty options, to help you make the best decision for your next project. The Basics of Backing Fabrics For many quilters, regular cotton fabric is a common go-to. Standard quilting

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January 3, 2025
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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