Your Seam Ripper Isn’t a Sign of Failure
Good quilting isn’t about never making mistakes. It’s about knowing when a stitch is worth redoing—and fixing it early, before ...
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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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Are You Pressing Your Seams TOO Much?
Not every seam needs a trip to the ironing board. Here's when a quick finger press at the machine will do, when you really need...
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Your Iron Is Only Doing Half The Work
When you press on a wool mat, the wool holds heat under your fabric so seams get pressed from both sides at once. Here's why th...
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Are You Backstitching More Than You Need To?
Tap reverse. Sew. Tap reverse again. It's a habit many quilters learn early — but when you're piecing blocks, you usually don't...
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What Would YOU Do Here?
Points that almost match—rip it out or keep quilting? The 6-foot test and three questions that tell you when a seam is worth re...
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The Hidden Reason Your Quilt Loses Its Shape
Perfect piecing, but the finished quilt looks off? The hidden culprit is usually handling—stretching during pressing, trimming,...
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Why Experienced Quilters Keep Fabric Glue Nearby
A simple trick that makes piecing easier: how a dab of washable fabric glue delivers cleaner alignment, less shifting, and more...
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