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Dec 20, 20244 min read
Finishing Touches: The Importance of Quilting and Binding
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Completing a quilt is a labor of love, and the finishing touches—quilting and binding—are crucial in...
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
Step-by-Step Guide on Quilting and Binding
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Completing a quilt is a labor of love, and the finishing touches—the quilting—are crucial in transforming...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
How Colors Affect Mood and Design
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Color is more than just a visual element in quilting; it plays a significant role in evoking emotions and...
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Dec 10, 20243 min read
Quilting Fabric Nutrition: Understanding Fabric Types
Guest Teacher Tori McElwain When it comes to quilting, the fabric you choose can significantly impact not only the final look of your...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read
How to Prepare Your Quilt for a Longarm Quilter
Sending your quilt top to a longarm quilter is exciting! You’ve put in the time piecing it together, and now it’s time for that final step.
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Dec 6, 20243 min read
The Art of Color Theory in Quilting
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Color is one of the most powerful tools at a quilter's disposal. It can evoke emotions, create visual...
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Dec 1, 20242 min read
Finding the Perfect Fabric Placement: Tips for Quilters
One of the most exciting yet challenging aspects of quilting is deciding how to arrange the colors and fabrics in your project. If you...
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Nov 29, 20242 min read
Tips on Selecting Fabrics and Tools
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Quilting is a beautiful and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity while creating...
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Nov 22, 20243 min read
Taking Your Quilting to the Next Level: Advanced Piecing Techniques
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Quilting is a craft that allows for endless creativity and exploration. Once you've mastered the basics,...
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Nov 16, 20243 min read
Getting Started with Quilting: Essential Techniques for Beginners
Guest Teacher, Tori McElwain Quilting is a beautiful and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity while creating...
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Oct 7, 20244 min read
Free Motion Quilting Designs That You Need to Know
by Darla Hall for Quilting with Darla Quilting is more than just piecing fabrics together—it's about adding texture, movement, and a...
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Sep 20, 20244 min read
Longarm Machine Terms for Long arm Sewing Machine Quilters
Longarm quilting, much like quilting in general, comes with its own unique set of terms and techniques. If you're familiar with your...
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Sep 13, 20244 min read
Longarm Quilting Terms You Need to Know
By Darla Hall for Quilting with Darla Longarm quilting, much like quilting in general, comes with its own unique set of terms and...
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Aug 27, 20242 min read
What Color Thread Do I Use on My Quilt?
Darla Hall with Quilting With Darla Trying to find the perfect color thread to quilt your quilt with can be challenging. My quilting...
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Mar 30, 20243 min read
Adding Borders! How to Keep Your Quilt Square and Free Fabric Panel Quilt Pattern Tutorial
By Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla Adding borders should be simple. There are a few suggestions I have to make borders easier to...
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Mar 30, 20244 min read
How to Choose Fabrics for a Perfect Patchwork Quilt!
by Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla Wondering the aisles of my local fabric shop, I spot a fabric that is perfect for a quilt for my...
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Mar 23, 20243 min read
Find Your Quilting Design Style
By Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla Quilting is such a fun creative process! I have a few tips on creating your own combinations of...
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Mar 16, 20244 min read
Quilting with Curves: 7 Tips when Piecing Curved Quilt Blocks
By Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla Curves feel a bit like doing magic when they come out exactly as you planned! However, they can...
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Mar 9, 20246 min read
Learn to Quilt: Top 10 Tips for Beginner Quilters
Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla If you are interested in learning how to quilt - I have 2 free beginner classes! Check them out,...
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Mar 2, 20244 min read
Quilt As Desired: How to Design Your Quilting on Your Quilt Top
Tori McElwain for Quilting with Darla "Quilt as Desired" - A popular phrase in quilt patterns that means to quilt any way you please!...
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