If you’ve been quilting for a while, you’ve probably had this thought: Would a longarm make things easier? Maybe you’re working on a queen-sized quilt and wrestling it through your home machine. Or maybe you’ve seen the fluid motion of a longarm in action and started wondering if it’s worth exploring. The truth is, both… Read more »
Finding time to finish a quilt can be challenging. Between cutting, piecing, quilting, and binding, a traditional project can stretch over weeks or months. If you love the idea of making quilts but struggle to fit everything into your schedule, the quilt-as-you-go method is worth exploring. It allows you to piece, quilt, and join blocks… Read more »
As the winter chill sets in and darkness begins to descend earlier and earlier, now is the perfect time for quilters to embrace their craft. What better way to kick off your fabric-filled hibernation than with a stream of new materials, patterns, and a whole lot of fun? That’s what you’ll get when you participate… Read more »
Back in the 1940s, it was common for moms to teach both their boys and girls how to sew. These days? Well, sewing is still popular, though it’s not always taught to the younger generation(s) as a skill they should have. Perhaps it’s because we’ve become an instant gratification “throw away” culture? If a button… Read more »
118 Fabrics & More, located in Sweet Valley, PA, is a popular store for quilters. If you’re new to quilting, what are some common mistakes you might make? Not Being Picky Enough About Fabrics For starters, some beginners will use whatever fabric pieces they have on-hand to make a quilt. While you “could” do that,… Read more »