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Marking on dark fabric is one of quilting's small, persistent frustrations.

If you've ever admired the graceful, flowing feathers quilted into someone else's quilt and thought I could never do that , the Feather Templates from Pauline's Quilters World were made for you.

If you've ever finished a quilt top only to find it covered in thread clippings, lint, and mysterious fuzz, the Thread Picker from United Notions is about to become your new best friend.

How to Use a 60mm Rotary Cutter: Tips for Quilters Cutting Thick Layers A standard 45mm rotary cutter handles everyday piecing just fine — until you try to slice through four layers of denim, a…

What Are Thread Nets? If you've ever set a cone of slippery thread on your machine and watched it unwind itself into a puddle on the floor, you already understand the problem that thread nets solve.

How to Sew Perfect Box Corners: A Guide for Pillows, Bags & Upholstery A flat seam becomes a three-dimensional box corner in one clever step — and it's a technique that separates handmade-looking…

Why a Good Pair of Fabric Scissors Is Every Quilter's Best Friend If you've ever tried to cut quilt fabric with dull or undersized scissors, you know the difference a quality pair makes.

What Is Batting Joining Tape? If you have ever finished piecing a quilt top only to realize your batting isn't quite big enough, you know the frustration.

A Clean Iron Is a Happy Iron: How to Clean Your Iron's Soleplate If your iron drags instead of glides, leaves brown marks on light fabric, or picks up bits of fusible web with every press, it…

One Tool, Ten Jobs: How to Use The Stitcher's Friend If your sewing table looks like a notion drawer exploded, you're not alone.

Load Your Longarm in Minutes: How to Use Renae's Red Snappers If loading a quilt on your longarm frame feels like a wrestling match with pins, staples, or basting stitches, you're not alone.

How to Use Side Grips on Your Longarm: A Quilter's Guide If you've ever finished quilting the center of a quilt only to discover the edges have drifted, flared, or pulled out of square, you…