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How to Make a Quilt: A Beginner’s Guide Full of Encouragement

How to Make a Quilt: A Beginner’s Guide Full of...

Erica McCarthy

I cannot emphasize enough, if you have a basic understanding of a sewing machine, you can make a quilt. You don’t need lessons or years of experience—just a little patience,...

How to Make a Quilt: A Beginner’s Guide Full of...

Erica McCarthy

I cannot emphasize enough, if you have a basic understanding of a sewing machine, you can make a quilt. You don’t need lessons or years of experience—just a little patience,...

Beginner’s Quilt Dictionary

Beginner’s Quilt Dictionary

Erica McCarthy

Find yourself watching tutorials or reading instructions, and not sure what something means? Bookmark this blog post, as the term you're wondering about is likely defined here.

Beginner’s Quilt Dictionary

Erica McCarthy

Find yourself watching tutorials or reading instructions, and not sure what something means? Bookmark this blog post, as the term you're wondering about is likely defined here.

How to Make a “Snowball” Block (My Favorite Chain-Piecing Shortcut)

How to Make a “Snowball” Block (My Favorite Cha...

Erica McCarthy

I’ll explain why this block works so well, how chain piecing can speed up your sewing, the tools and fabrics you’ll need, and some fun layout inspiration. Then we’ll head into...

How to Make a “Snowball” Block (My Favorite Cha...

Erica McCarthy

I’ll explain why this block works so well, how chain piecing can speed up your sewing, the tools and fabrics you’ll need, and some fun layout inspiration. Then we’ll head into...

Quilting Acronyms That Every New Quilter Should Know

Quilting Acronyms That Every New Quilter Should...

Erica McCarthy

This guide is here to help with clear definitions of the most common quilting acronyms used in patterns, tutorials, and fabric descriptions.

Quilting Acronyms That Every New Quilter Should...

Erica McCarthy

This guide is here to help with clear definitions of the most common quilting acronyms used in patterns, tutorials, and fabric descriptions.

How to Pick the Right Color Assortment of Fabric for a Quilt

How to Pick the Right Color Assortment of Fabri...

Erica McCarthy

One thing I pay close attention to is color value in fabric selection. Having a balance of light, medium, and dark fabrics helps create depth, contrast, and visual interest in...

How to Pick the Right Color Assortment of Fabri...

Erica McCarthy

One thing I pay close attention to is color value in fabric selection. Having a balance of light, medium, and dark fabrics helps create depth, contrast, and visual interest in...