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.
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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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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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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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Knit vs. Woven: The Beginner's Guide
One stretches. One doesn't. That changes everything. How to tell knit from woven fabric in five seconds, how each behaves at th...
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The Heavyweight Fabric Showdown: Canvas vs. Duck Cloth
Canvas or duck cloth? Bags, aprons, upholstery—here's how these two heavyweight cottons differ in feel, weight, and best uses, ...
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Rayon vs. Viscose (They're Not Exactly the Same)
They're close cousins, not twins — what rayon and viscose share, and where they differ.
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Cotton or Linen: Which One's Right for You?
Precision vs. personality: how to choose between quilting's two favorite natural fibers.
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The Fabric Width Most Quilters Never Think About
It could be the reason your yardage calculations don't add up.
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The Fabric Storage Mistake That Ruins Beautiful Quilts
It has nothing to do with your sewing — it's how the fabric is stored.
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The Fabric Grain Trick That Will Save You Hours
One simple step before cutting can save hours of fixing mistakes later.
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