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I've had several questions lately about quilt binding, so it seemed like the right time to share a binding tutorial. Binding is the last step of making a quilt - the finishing touch! Keep reading for step by step instructions on how to bind your quilt or watch the YouTube video tutorial. Start by cutting strips. Measure the length and width of the quilt, add them together, and multiple by 2. This is the perimeter of the quilt. Add 12". This is the minimum length of binding you will …

Chilly fall temps are here and it's time for some flannel fun!  Our Flannel Sn'Gnomies Pillow Kit makes one 18" square fringe throw pillow - so soft and cozy! The pillow uses two sizes of squares:   Pair each small square wrong sides together with a matching square. Stitch diagonally from corner to corner in both directions to secure the two layers. Repeat with the large squares. When you sew the stitched squares together, use a 1/2" seam allowance - this creates room …

It's pumpkin season! Today we're using fabrics from the Halloween Grab Bag to make a Pumpkin Mini Quilt. And then just for fun...(scroll down to the bottom)...print out our pdf to add jack o'lantern faces to your pumpkin! Step 1: Cutting From orange scraps: (4) 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" pieces From white scraps: (4) 2" squares (2) 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" pieces (1) 1-1/2" x 2" piece From black scraps: (1) 1-1/2" x 2" piece Step 2: Piece your pumpkin Stitch together the (4) 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" orange pieces …

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 …