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The quilting world is packed with acronyms...HST, WIP, FOB...Do you know what they all mean? We've compiled a handy guide of some of the more common quilting acronyms for your reference. And then, of course, there are the "fun" acronyms - here are some of our favorites!Want to share these with your friends? Click here to download a pdf of our quilting acronyms (both blank and with answers!). …

Fabric grab bags are so intriguing...a variety of colors and sizes just waiting for you to use them!Let's take a look at our Halloween Grab Bag and some ideas for using these scraps. Idea 1: Log Cabin BlockFor Round 1, cut:(1) 3-1/2" center square(1) 2" x 3-1/2" piece(2) 2" x 5" pieces(1) 2" x 6-1/2" pieceSew the pieces around the square in a clockwise manner.For Round 2, cut:(1) 2" x 6-1/2" piece(2) 2" x 8" pieces(1) 2" x 9-1/2" pieceSew the pieces around the square in a clockwise manner.L …

Many quilters find fabric selection to be the most stressful part of quilting. Working with a curated bundle takes the worry out of fabric selection. I chose these prints from the Juicy Summer 10" square pack - such an inviting collection of pinks, oranges and yellows!  But...what color to choose for the block background? I auditioned a bunch of different colors before I made my choice. Let's take a look.I started with white. Definitely works, and definitely allows the colors to pop. B …

One of the best parts about quilting is how different fabrics can change a design. Let's take a look at the Ohio Star block - a classic favorite. This block is made with (4) quarter-square triangle units, creating (8) points. Add in a center square and (4) corner squares, and that's the block!Here's a two-color version with a white background.  Try adding in a third color to create an on-point square inside the star. Switch around the colors to go from a dark center to l …

Stars are such classic quilt blocks! Use the tutorial below to stitch your own star blocks, and then follow the steps at the end to transform 3 blocks into a beautiful table runner! We've used red, white and blue solids from the QT Shades collection - find your favorite colors here!1. Cut your pieces To create one 12-1/2" square block, you'll need: Red - (1) 6-1/2" squareBlue - (4) 3-1/2" squaresWhite - (4) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" pieces and (4) 3-1/2" squares2. Mark your squares Draw a diagonal li …