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Exploring Quilting Basics

Exploring the Basics: Fabric Die Cutting – Yay or Nay?
Exploring Quilting Basics ► December 4, 2019

Exploring the Basics: Fabric Die Cutting – Yay or Nay?

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at our 6 top tips for cutting fabric. Next time, we’ll be exploring pressing essentials for quilters, including our 5 top tips....

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Exploring the Basics: 6 Top Tips for Cutting Fabric
Exploring Quilting Basics ► November 20, 2019

Exploring the Basics: 6 Top Tips for Cutting Fabric

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Previously, we looked at ways to prep fabric for cuttting. Coming up next in our basics lineup are the pros and cons of home die-cutting machines....

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Exploring Quilting Basics: 4 Fabric Cutting Prep Tips
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 30, 2019

Exploring Quilting Basics: 4 Fabric Cutting Prep Tips

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed fabric prep. Next time, we’ll be looking at our 6 top tips for cutting fabric. To see all the posts in this...

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Exploring the Basics- Fabric Prep AKA The BIG Debate!
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 23, 2019

Exploring the Basics- Fabric Prep AKA The BIG Debate!

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at the materials you need to gather before you start your quilt. Next time, we’ll be exploring tips for prepping your fabric...

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Exploring the Basics: Getting it all Together!
Exploring Quilting Basics ► October 9, 2019

Exploring the Basics: Getting it all Together!

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! Previously, we looked at the anatomy of a pattern. Coming up next in our basics lineup is fabric prep: the great debate. Or if you would like to...

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Exploring the Basics- Anatomy of a Pattern
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 25, 2019

Exploring the Basics- Anatomy of a Pattern

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed using your stash. Next time, we’ll be looking at gathering everything you need to start a quilt. To see all the posts...

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Exploring the Basics: Using your Stash!
Exploring Quilting Basics ► September 11, 2019

Exploring the Basics: Using your Stash!

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at precuts. Next time, we’ll be exploring the anatomy of a pattern. For an overview of the series, you can check out...

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Exploring the Basics- Exploring Precuts
Exploring Quilting Basics ► August 28, 2019

Exploring the Basics- Exploring Precuts

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! Previously, we looked at selecting fabric for your quilt. Coming up next in our basics lineup is using your stash. Or if you would like to start from...

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Exploring the Basics- Selecting Fabric
Exploring Quilting Basics ► August 14, 2019

Exploring the Basics- Selecting Fabric

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed ways to choose a color scheme. Next time, we’ll be looking at precuts. To see all the posts in this series, click...

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Exploring the Basics: Deciding on a Color Scheme
Exploring Quilting Basics ► July 31, 2019

Exploring the Basics: Deciding on a Color Scheme

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at picking a pattern. Next time, we’ll be exploring the basics of selecting fabric. For an overview of the series, you can...

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