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How To Make A Patchwork Top

July 13, 2023 | techniques

Hi! I hope you’ve had a good week.  I’m a little late with this week’s post, but it’s been all “Go” with our Quilter’s Advent Calendar Earlybird Sale, and...

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Now for the Pointy End – Let’s Look at Needles

July 5, 2023 | General News

Hi! Today’s post is really a companion to last week’s, when we took a look at the threads we use in sewing and quilting.  Today, let’s look at needles for hand sewing or quilting. Needle Sel...

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A Yarn About Threads

June 28, 2023 | General News

Hi! This week we’re sharing a great article from Australian Quilter Bev McClune, that was in our magazine several years ago.  It’s about the threads we use for our sewing and quilting,...

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Heat ‘n Go Pocket Warmers

June 21, 2023 | Free Pattern

Hi! This week has been cold here in Australia.  We have been spoiled a bit with a milder than usual winter, but it’s making up for it this week! With morning temperatures below freezing, it&...

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Super Quick Pieced Square Pincushion Pattern

June 14, 2023 | Free Pattern

Hi! I’ve had a bit of a (long overdue) tidy up in my studio this week, and amongst all the treasures I re-found, I came across a bunch of favourite scraps that were left over from some previo...

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How To Free Motion Quilt a BIG Quilt on a Small Machine

May 31, 2023 | Free Motion Quilting

Hi! This week we’re going back through the archives with a wonderful article quilter Leah Day wrote for our Online Quilt Magazine about how to free motion quilt a big quilt on a small domesti...

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How to Choose the Right Batting for Your Quilt

May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

Hi! Today we’re talking all about batting (or wadding) – the unsung hero of any good quilt. Choosing the right batting for your quilt can make a big difference in the finished product, ...

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How to Sun Print Fabric

May 4, 2023 | techniques

Hi! I was asked recently about a quilt-as-you-go technique (which is now in our Vol 14 No 5 – May 2023 Online Quilt Magazine issue), and rather than just using some regular fabric, I decided ...

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Broderie Perse – A Quick Guide on How

April 13, 2023 | techniques

Hi! One of our Online Quilt Magazine readers, Maria Rakaska, loves and teaches this wonderful Broderie Perse applique technique. She wrote this article and quick “How To” guide for one ...

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No-Sew Easter Egg Fun!

April 6, 2023 | Free Pattern

Hi! Who wants Easter Eggs without the calories?  OK – I know that’s not usually not what we’re after at Easter, but you’ll want to make an exception for these cuties! Grab some pretty scra...

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