Know Your Notions

If there is one tool quilters reach for every single day, it is a reliable ruler.

Dot to Dot Curves and Grid System Quilting straight lines and smooth curves on a domestic sewing machine takes practice and a plan.

Quilting Corsage Pins If you quilt on a longarm or midarm machine, you know the loading step can make or break your whole quilting session.

What Is Soft and Stable Foam Stabilizer? Soft and Stable is a sew-in foam stabilizer made from 100% polyester foam with fabric laminated on both sides.

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.