The One Thread Test Worth Doing Before Every Project
A simple test that can prevent skipped stitches, breakage, and tension headaches.
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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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Choose the Right Thread: When Specialty Threads Shine
Metallics, variegated, heavy weights, and monofilament — when to break out the special stuff.
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10 Ways to Use Batting You Might Not Have Thought Of
Discover projects you can start this week with the batting you already have.
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Choose the Right Thread: How to Pick the Perfect Thread Color
The audition trick, three color strategies, and why value beats hue every time.
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The Seam Allowance Mistake That Warps Beautiful Quilts
A tiny measuring mistake can affect an entire quilt. Here's how to avoid it.
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Choose the Right Thread: Does Bobbin Thread Really Matter?
Half of every stitch is bobbin thread — here's why the invisible half deserves respect.
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The Best Part of Quilting Isn't Always the Quilt
Sometimes it's the friendships, inspiration, and little moments along the way.
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Stop Fighting Your Fabric
If every cut feels like a struggle, this worn-out tool could be the reason.
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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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