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Choosing and Using a Large Rotary Cutting Mat: Size, Care, and Cutting Tips
Choosing and Using a Large Rotary Cutting Mat: Size, Care, and Cutting Tips A cutting mat is the unsung foundation of every quilt you make.

What Is Wideback Fabric and When Should You Use It?
What Is Wideback Fabric and When Should You Use It?

National Parks Fabric Panel: 5 Quilt and Home Decor Ideas
What Is a Fabric Panel? A fabric panel is a large, pre-printed piece of quilting cotton designed to be used as a single design element.

How to Square Up Quilt Blocks: Trimming with an 18-1/2" Non-Slip Ruler
There's a special frustration in piecing a gorgeous quilt block, sewing it into a top, and finding it a quarter inch off — or watching points drift because the block was never quite square.

How to Use a Big Quilt Panel: 5 Ideas for the National Parks Fabric
A big, beautiful fabric panel is one of the fastest ways to go from yardage to finished project — and the National Parks Wilderness Wonders Panel by Riley Blake Designs is built for it.

How to Make a Quilted Jacket from a Reclaimed Quilt: A Beginner's Guide
If you've ever loved the quilt coat trend but weren't sure where to start, the Reclaimed Quilt Jacket by Paula McKinlay and Claire Root is built for that moment.

Point Turner 101: How to Get Perfect Corners Every Time
Crisp points and smooth curves are what separate homemade-looking projects from professional ones — and the humble point turner is the tool that gets you there.
