Are You Cutting With The Ruler—or The Mat?
Mixing measurement systems can quietly introduce inconsistencies. Why you should pick one reference point — ruler or mat — and ...
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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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The Quilting Rule We're Happy to Break
Sometimes the "wrong" way makes a better quilt. Quilting rules are starting points, not finish lines — once you understand why ...
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The Cutting Mistake That Gets Worse With Every Block
Being slightly off once isn't the problem — repeating it is. Why tiny cutting inconsistencies compound across your quilt blocks...
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Not Sure Which One to Choose?
Ever compare two quilting products and wonder what's actually the difference? Corey's Product Guides give you straightforward a...
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The DFW Shop Hop Starts Today!
The Mrs. Roper's Shop Hop Romp is officially underway across Dallas/Fort Worth — 16 shops, free patterns, prizes, and an exclus...
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The Thread Math Every Quilter Should Know
Quilt size is only half the equation. Corey walks through the three questions that determine how much thread your quilt will ac...
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The Part of Quilting Nobody Misses…
Less measuring. Less cutting. More actual quilting. Corey breaks down how pre-cuts — jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes, and...
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Before You Cut Your Batik…
One simple prep step can get your batik quilt-ready. Corey explains why washing, drying, and pressing your batik before the fir...
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What Do Those Needle Numbers Actually Mean?
70/10, 80/12, 90/14… those aren't two numbers, they're one needle size written two ways. Corey breaks down what needle numbers ...
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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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Your Cutting Mat Has a “Right” Side
Many cutting mats are double-sided — and the “right” side is whichever one makes your cut easiest to measure and see. Plus four...
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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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