Queen size beds are the most popular on the market. That means there are many options when you’re looking for accessories like headboards and bedding. Sometimes all these choices can leave us overwhelmed – especially when it comes to specialty items like quilts. Though there is a “standard” size, quilts are often made with a …
Quilting
When I first began quilting, I found myself looking for inspiration and trying to find other quilters to help teach me the best techniques. I soon fell in love with the world of quilting blogs, which gave me endless design ideas and advice. Quilting blogs are online sites where talented quilters often share their own …
I love the look a beautiful handmade quilt can give any bedroom decor. However, the first time I sewed a quilt of my own, I was a bit intimidated by all the steps involved. In particular, finishing the quilt threw me for a bit of a loop and I found myself asking – what is …
Choosing a quilt for your bed can be daunting. What size should you go for? How do you know it will fit? What if you want to make your own quilt? Can you base it on the standard size of commercial quilts? What is a standard quilt size? Standard quilt sizes are designed to fit …
If you’re starting quilting as a hobby or a way to make money, you will need quilting fabric. As the name implies, quilting fabric is a fabric that is specially designed for quilting. It’s typically made from cotton but is denser and thicker than regular cotton. Brick-and-mortar retail stores have a selection of quilting fabrics, …
It can be incredibly frustrating to wake up in the middle of the night sweating or shivering because you have the wrong covering on your bed. The type of covering you have affects how warm you will be while you sleep, and you’ll want to choose the right option for your preference and habits. However, …
Jelly rolls can make quilting a breeze. As they are rolls of pre-cut strips, you don’t have to grab your rotary cutter. Better still, they sew together in no time at all. But what is a jelly roll? Do you need more than one? How many jelly rolls do you need to make a quilt? …
One of my favorite quilts to make is a lap quilt. Perfect for chilly nights in front of the TV, they are a quick and easy project. Especially for beginner quilters. But, how big should they be? Is everyone’s lap the same size? Is there a complete guide to lap quilt sizes? A lap quilt …
Compared to clothing, quilts are bulky items, so they can be tricky to wash, not to mention that some of them are old or delicate as well. But even though quilts are harder to wash than clothing is, they still need to be washed occasionally to remain in good condition. The best way to wash …
Handmade baby quilts are a priceless gift because they allow you to choose colors, themes, or special fabrics that hold a special meaning. Plus, nothing says that you care about a new life as much as the hours you put into making a unique blanket just for that precious little one! If you wonder how …
Every handmade quilt is a work of art, full of intricate puzzle-piece fabric shapes stitched cunningly together into one large design. If you’re new to the world of quilting, you may find yourself wandering the aisles of your local sewing store, trying to select the right fabric. What is quilting fabric, and where can you …
Quilting requires precise sewing skills and a lot of artistic flair. Designing your own quilt used to mean doing a ton of math to figure out the pattern for each block and estimate how much fabric you need. These days, you can easily find quilt design software to take the burden of all those calculations …