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When delving into the world of custom quilting there is one design element that virtually all quilters want to learn to create – feathers! The best part is, with a little practice anyone can create beautiful flowing feathers.

A quilt border serves the same purpose as a picture frame—it keeps the viewer’s attention focused on what’s happening inside it.

When you're hard at work on a quilt, and your thread decides not to cooperate, your blood pressure can increase exponentially.

If you are truly a "quilter" you have a fabric stash. Once you reach your limit on available shelving, it's time to get creative.

When debating between custom and overall quilting for your quilt, you’ll save yourself lots of time and stress if you answer these questions to help you decide...

For machine quilters who work for others, those are famous (or maybe infamous) words!

If you're struggling with how a quilting design might look in your quilt, here's a great way to audition your ideas.

Echo quilting is a technique that is often overlooked as a design element, but it can create dramatic results.

Quiltmaker Suzanne Nelson shares ideas to store all our beloved gadgets and gizmos.

It's a good idea to store quilts in a space where you'd feel comfortable yourself.