Pfaff sewing machine attaching a border to a mini quilt potholder

Quilting techniques & terminology

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How to talk Quilty to me: Explanation and use of the terms quilt, quilted, quilting and quilter.
The words ‘quilt’, ‘quilted, or ‘quilting’ have...
Sampler Quilt: One quilt to teach them all
A quilt Sampler consist of several quilt blocks, each with a unique quilt...
Quilting techniques: Applique
Applique: Sewing pieces of fabric directly on top, or below, another piece of...
What are the basic parts of a quilt
1. Introduction: what is a quilt and why do they matter? This article explains...
What is a quilting bee? Gathering in the name of quilting
Quilting bee is a social gathering where quilters work on quilts together, share...
Lap quilt: a quilt to keep you warm while sitting down
A lap quilt is a blanket of about 120 × 150 cm. They are called lap quilt...
Quilt A Long: What is it and why is it great quilting fun?
Quilt A Long is a fun way to work on a quilt project within a community of...
How to make a memory quilt
How to make a lasting memory with 2 items of old clothes and 30 minutes of your...
What is a Memory Quilt? A way to keep memories with you
A Memory Quilt is a quilt that contains bits of fabric that have emotional...
Mini Quilts: Why & what can you use them for?
Mini quilt are the perfect way to try out quilting, because the quilt is...
Quilting with clothes: 5 tips to quilt sustainably
 5 tips to quilt with clothes. Any item of clothing can be used in a quilt...
Quilting design: Walk by method to test design
Test your quilt design subconsciously by hanging it somewhere and walk by it...
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