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How To Remove Smell From Quilt Without Washing (Old-Musty)

January 22, 2021
/ Quilting
/ By James V.

The washing machine and even tubs filled with water have been the go-to method for getting rid of musty odors. But if the quilt is not dirty, then using water may just be a waste of time. Then you have

How To Make a Bookcase Quilt (Bookshelf Pattern Download)

December 22, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

You may not be a reader but you can look like one. All you have to do is make a realistic bookcase quilt and put some good book titles on the fabric. That way your guests will get the idea you love books

Yardage for Piano Key Border: Piano Quilt Border Tutorial

November 23, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.

One unique way to decorate your quilt is to use a piano key border. You do not have to be a musician to do this and you are not limited to simply black and white colors. Once you have figured out your

5 Ways to Gift Wrap Quilts: How to Gift Wrap a Comforter Set

November 18, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.

Now that you have made the quilt, it's time to figure out the best way to give it as a gift. That may not always be easy due to situations, circumstances, lack of supplies, and other reasons. There is

Selling Quilts Tips: Where and How to Sell Homemade Quilts

November 17, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.
/ 2 COMMENTS

If you want an impossible task to do, try selling your homemade quilts to people who think all quilts cost the same as the ones they find n the big box stores. It's a hard task trying to sell homemade

Stitch in the Ditch Foot vs Walking Foot (Helpful Guide)

April 27, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.

For beginners, it can be hard to keep up especially when the experienced sewers do not explain those often used terms. It's easy to get lost following a tutorial when it does not explain the meaning of

DIY Pounce Powder: How to Use and How to Make a Pounce Pad

March 18, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.
/ 2 COMMENTS

Practice makes perfect. That is the rule of thumb if you are trying to use anew item in your sewing projects. Do not expect to apply different chalks and powders like an expert on your first try. It will

How Big is a Lap Quilt? (Lap Blanket Size and Dimensions)

February 12, 2020
/ Quilting
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

If you’re looking for something to cuddle under, consider a lap quilt, Soft, warming, and great for chilly nights, lap quilts are the perfect way to get through the colder months. Best of all, it takes

Crib vs Twin: Standard Dimensions of a Toddler Bed Quilt

January 30, 2020
/ Quilting Sewing Tips
/ By James V.

Keeping your young children warm at night means finding or making the right sized bedding. It is not as difficult as you may have imagined. Making a toddler quilt would be more of a labor of love, something

How Long Does it Take to Make a Quilt? (Hand/Sewing Machine)

November 20, 2019
/ Quilting Sewing Tips
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

Quiltmaking can be incredibly satisfying (not to mention relaxing) but unless you’ve been blessed with the fastest fingers in the west, they can be time-consuming. Before you begin your first project,

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