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Exploring the Basics series

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to make Quarter Square Triangles
Exploring Quilting Basics ► February 26, 2020

Exploring Quilting Basics: How to make Quarter Square Triangles

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! Previously, we looked at ways to sew flying geese. Coming up next in our basics lineup are some tips for using a quilt design wall. Or if you...

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Exploring the Quilting Basics: Flying Geese Tutorial
Exploring Quilting Basics ► February 12, 2020

Exploring the Quilting Basics: Flying Geese Tutorial

Welcome to our series exploring the basics of quilting! Last time, we discussed easy half square triangle. Next time, we’ll be looking at quarter square triangles. To see all the posts in this series, click...

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Exploring the Basics: Easy Half Square Triangle Units
Exploring Quilting Basics ► January 22, 2020

Exploring the Basics: Easy Half Square Triangle Units

Welcome to our series exploring quilting basics! We left off with a look at how to achieve the perfect 1/4″ seam. Next time, we’ll be exploring flying geese. For an overview of the series, you...

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Exploring the Basics: How to Achieve the Perfect ¼ inch Seam
Exploring Quilting Basics ► January 8, 2020

Exploring the Basics: How to Achieve the Perfect ¼ inch Seam

Welcome to our series on quilting basics! Previously, we looked at our top 5 tips for pressing quilt seams. Coming up next in our basics lineup are easy half square triangles. Or if you would...

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Exploring the Basics – Pressing Essentials for Quilters: 5 Tips for Pressing Quilt Seams
Exploring Quilting Basics ► December 18, 2019

Exploring the Basics – Pressing Essentials for Quilters: 5 Tips for Pressing Quilt Seams

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning – at no additional cost to you – I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Welcome to our...

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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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