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January 22, 2013
Batting has an "up" and "down"
Well, most of it does, anyway! It may surprise you to know that many batting products have a right side and a wrong side, just like fabric.
January 8, 2013
APQS Tutorial: Custom Flying Geese Border
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the continuous path of certain pieced border designs. Here is a great way to tackle a flying geese border.
December 26, 2012
Quilter's new year resolutions
It's nearly time to close the door on 2012, and put all of the regrets about what didn't get done aside.
December 13, 2012
Quilting the Quilt: Tackling Tension
Tension won't be so mysterious and irritating if you learn a few secrets about managing it and how the other choices you’ve made regarding your quilt top affect it.
December 11, 2012
Lacy longarm scarf
Need a simple, beautiful homemade present for a gift exchange or to give to a close friend? Here's a quick tutorial on for a lacy scarf that's sure to impress!
December 10, 2012
Quilting the Quilt: Bitty Border Quilting Ideas
You’ve seen them, you’ve probably used them, and you’ve possibly ignored them! Skinny little “separator” borders help us frame blocks, set off larger borders, and make our quilting math come out right.
December 3, 2012
APQS Tutorial: Pebbles and Marbles Filler
Sometimes combining two simple shapes can give a basic filler design a whole new look.
November 14, 2012
Up Close Quilting with Claudia Pfeil
Claudia Pfeil, became the first European APQS dealer in 2005. She owns Quilt & Co and runs the entire European APQS showroom in Krefeld, Germany. She’s been sewing and piecing since she was a teen.
October 9, 2012
Fuzzy flannel fast appliqué
For a fast, fun weekend project, try whipping up a flannel throw.
September 25, 2012
Just how "tight" are you?
When the quilt is stretched firmly on the frame, any air space created by the batting is crushed by the quilt layers.