Never know how to figure out how many quilt squares to purchase for your quilt project? New at quilting? A common mistake with new quilters is this: ONE set of 40 4" squares will not make a quilt! The...
Bernina sewing machines, manufactured in Switzerland, are under strict regulation by the company and warranties are not transferable. To purchase a machine, you either have to go directly to a Bernina dealer...
QUILT BATTING: Keep these following charts handy when you go to purchase fabric for your next quilt project .EZ2QUILTPRODUCTS Before you figure how much to buy you need to determine what type of batting you...
Handkerchief Quilts I have been making handkerchief quilts for over 12 years. Handkerchiefs have been used in quilts for centuries. Many books on quilt history include quilts incorporating political...
GETTING STARTED IN QUILT MAKING Quilt making is one of the most practical of the needle arts and I think one of the most beautiful. Simply put quilting is just sewing toghether three layers, top, filler and...
Beginning quilters often have difficulty in understanding fat quarter cuts of fabric. A fat quarter is made by cutting a yard of fabric into four equal parts. One yard of quilting fabric measures 36" x 44"; if...
Cheater Cloth is the name used to describe fabric printed to look like a traditionally pieced quilt top. Some people believe it is a lazy man's approach to quilting, while others view it as a folk art form. I...
A (Not so) Brief Guide to Free Motion Quilting with Vintage Singer Sewing Machines I'm making a bit of an assumption here that you know WHAT "free motion" quilting is - but a quick definition is the use of the...
4" BLOCKS We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number...
There are many views on how to clean and maintain quilts and fabrics. The best rule of thumb: If you are unsure how to clean your quilt or fabric is to research and ask until you are completely comfortable...