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How to Choose Quilting Cotton for Your First Quilt

Quilting cotton is the standard fabric choice for most patchwork and quilting projects, but there’s still meaningful variation in quality […]

Putting together everything from cutting and piecing to layering and finishing can feel like a lot at once, but breaking

Quilt blocks that ripple, cup, or come out slightly off-square can undermine an otherwise well-pieced quilt, making it harder to

Proper pressing technique is one of the most underrated skills in patchwork, directly affecting how accurately pieces align and how

Choosing a first rotary cutter involves more considerations than it might initially seem, from blade size to handle design. This

A self-healing cutting mat is one of the standard tools recommended alongside a rotary cutter, but it’s worth understanding exactly

Both rotary cutters and fabric scissors can cut fabric for patchwork, but they offer quite different experiences in terms of

Estimating fabric needs accurately before starting a quilt helps avoid both running short mid-project and overbuying unnecessarily. This guide covers

With countless quilt patterns available ranging from very simple to highly complex, choosing the right first pattern can feel overwhelming.

The four-patch is one of the simplest and most foundational quilt blocks, made from just four equally sized squares arranged