Stop Fighting Your Fabric
If every cut feels like a struggle, this worn-out tool could be the reason.
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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.
Choose the Right Thread: Cotton vs. Polyester
The great thread debate, settled: when cotton wins, when polyester wins, and when to mix them.
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Choose the Right Thread: The One Thread Every Quilter Needs
If you could only own one spool, this is it — and here's exactly which one to buy.
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The Batting Mistake Most Quilters Don't Realize They're Making
It isn't the fabric. It isn't the stitching. It's what goes inside.
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Choose the Right Batting: Appliqué & Strip Projects
Flat backgrounds for appliqué, forgiving loft for strip piecing — batting picks for both.
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The #1 Reason Your Thread Keeps Breaking
Before you adjust your tension again, check this one simple thing.
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Choose the Right Batting: Bowl Cozies & Hot Pads
The one project category where batting choice is a safety decision.
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Press Seams Open or to One Side? Let's Settle This...
Well... maybe not settle it. But hopefully make it a little less confusing.
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Choose the Right Batting: Bags, Totes & Pouches
In a bag, batting isn't padding - it's the structure.
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The Machine Problem Most Quilters Misdiagnose
Before blaming your machine, check these three things first.
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Choose the Right Batting: T-Shirt & Memory Quilts
Stretchy shirts need a batting that brings the stability the fabric doesn't have.
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Machine Maintenance Everyone Forgets
One 5-minute habit can add years to your sewing machine.
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