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Basting a quilt refers to the process of temporarily securing the three layers of a quilt together before quilting. The three layers of a quilt are the quilt top (which is usually made up of pieced or appliqued fabric), the batting (which is the layer of material that provides warmth and loft), and the quilt backing (which is the fabric that covers the back of the quilt).

Basting is typically done with large, loose stitches that can be easily removed after the quilting is complete. Basting can be done using several methods, including using safety pins, using a basting spray ...

Introducing the perfect solution for all your quilting needs – the quilt batting holder! If you are an avid quilter, you know that keeping batting rolls organized and easily accessible can be a challenge.

This quilt batting holder is designed to simplify your quilting process by providing a convenient and space-saving way to store and dispense batting.

Made from sturdy materials, it can hold multiple rolls of batting and allows you to easily select the desired size without having to unroll and re-roll each one.

Whether you are a professional quilter or just starting out, the quilt batting holder is a ...

With quilt coats continuing to be all the rage, I thought it would be good to bring you all another tutorial.  This one is from Conscious by Chloé and it has beautiful photos.

Taking you through her entire coat-making process, you learn some tips and tricks to making a jacket.  There are even some suggestions for good patterns to use and some makers if you don’t feel like making your own.

I love the weathered look of her jacket and those great buttons!

If you are thinking about making a quilt jacket or coat then I recommend reading this ...

Learn how to make a wheelchair quilt with this free tutorial and pattern from Hearts Creations.  It is not difficult to make and would be the perfect gift for a loved one.  I wish I had seen this when my father was still with us.  He was in a wheelchair for many years and this would have been nice to have.

With an easily printed diagram and some step-by-step photos.  There are even some tips to add pockets.

My favorite part of this pattern is that you can use any quilt pattern that you would like.  The article has photos ...

What are precut fabrics?  If you are new to quilting then you are probably wondering what some of the terms mean.  Precuts are just that, pieces of fabric cut into various sizes and sold in packs.  They are ideal for certain projects and many people love using them.

Connecting Threads sells all types of precuts imaginable in gorgeous fabric selections. You can see their selection here. 

1. Fat Eighths – A piece of fabric cut from a yard of fabric is cut into eight squares
2. Fat Quarters – A piece of fabric cut from a yard of fabric is cut into four squares ...

Everyone loves to quilt for the seasons.  There are so many fun and lovely projects out there to choose from.  There have also been numerous quilt books written specifically for various occasions.  Here are seven seasonal books tht you can purchase over on the Annie’s Craft Store website.

1. Quilts for Autumn can be purchased as a hard copy or a digital download.  With 11 projects to choose from, you will be wanting to pour yourself a cup of pumpkin spice coffee and start sewing.
2.  20 projects are in this Springtime Sewing Book and they are not all quilts.  It ...