That Fabric Is Pretty… But Will It Actually Work?
Pretty fabric doesn't always make a great quilt. Corey shares the 3-Point Check — scale, contrast, and hand — that experienced ...
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Morning with Corey
Quilting tips & hacks, with a cup of coffee
Every morning, Corey shares practical sewing and quilting tips from the team at Linda's Electric Quilters — batting choices, thread troubleshooting, machine maintenance, cutting techniques, and the little habits that make quilts last for generations.
Are You Using the Wrong Thread Weight?
Those numbers on your thread spool — 40wt, 50wt, 60wt — change how every stitch looks. Corey shares the one question that makes...
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Cotton Fabric… So Why Is Your Quilt So Hot?
Thicker batting doesn't mean a better quilt. Corey explains why breathability — not loft — determines whether a quilt feels com...
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This Mistake Can Ruin Your Quilt Backing
Squared, loaded, rollers checked—so why do backing wrinkles still appear? For many longarm quilters the culprit is too much ten...
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Summer Quilts Start Here ☀️
What makes a quilt feel like summer? It's usually not the pattern—it's the fabric. The summer quilt formula: light backgrounds,...
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The Pellon Mistake We See Every Week
Disappointed with how a finished quilt turned out? It usually wasn't the fabric or the stitching — it was the batting. Here's t...
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Stop Losing Your Favorite Notions
Seam ripper missing again? The notions aren't the problem—the system is. Simple organization habits that keep every tool findab...
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Fabric Shifting While Quilting? Try These Simple Fixes
Puckers, wrinkles, and layers that won't stay lined up usually aren't a technique problem — they're a setup problem. Here's why...
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45" vs. 108" Wide Fabrics
44"/45" standard quilting cotton vs. 108" wideback: what each width is for, when to use which, and the backing math that can sa...
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Save on Every Order, All Year Long
Two pieces of news: the Morning with Corey articles are now gathered in one easy-to-browse library, and Linda's Crafter Club me...
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The Ultimate Fabric Cheat Sheet
Bookmark this one: a project-by-project fabric match guide plus the cheat sheet numbers every quilter should know—widths, precu...
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Meet the Blanket Everyone Falls in Love With
What actually makes Shannon Cuddle® blankets feel the way they do: silk-fine microfibers, dense plush pile, and knit drape—plus...
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