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When the weather is getting chillier and there’s a spooky vibe in the air, it’s time for you to start putting together festive, cozy Halloween quilt kits! At Sit n’ Sew Fabrics, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality fabrics in America and quilt kits that are accessible for crafters of all skill levels. We have ready-to-sew quilt kits, panel kits, and fabric yardage that offer exciting designs at an excellent value. Check out these ideas for Halloween-themed fabri …

What are quilting “Fat Quarters?” By definition, they’re an 18” x 21” piece of fabric that equals one-quarter of a yard. Simply put, they’re a convenient fabric size that many quilters love to use for everything from scrappy patchworks to advanced patterns. Fat Quarters have many applications, and many quilt patterns specifically call for Fat Quarter bundles to complete the project! If you’re a beginner, we’ve compiled some essential tips for sewing for Fat Quarters so you know just how …

When we think of summer quilts, we think of quilts we can make while sitting on the porch outside or can huddle under on a cold night out at the lake. Truth is, you can make any quilt any time of year if you put your mind to it, but some quilts definitely evoke that happy, free-spirited summertime feeling better than others. Summer sewing projects will have more heart and soul in them if they’re made in the summer, for the summer!In no particular order, here are our top 5 summer quilting project …

The Log Cabin quilt block is one of the most classic and well-known patterns in the quilting world. Even the name evokes a traditional, cozy feel! If you want to boost your skills and feel like a true quilter, then learning how to make a Log Cabin quilt block is a must! While the block itself is very traditional, there are many ways to make it. There is no “right” way to quilt, after all: the entire craft was created as a way of using up small scraps of fabric leftover from clothing and …

So, you’ve made a gorgeous quilt top. Congrats! Now, to finish your quilt and get it ready to use, you need to select and prepare backing fabric. This isn’t a step-by-step guide on a specific way of sewing a quilt backing; rather, it’s a guide of important steps you should follow when preparing any backing. There are too many ways to learn how to put a backing on a quilt, and we’re not going to claim any one way is the best!Here are four essential steps to keep in mind when figuring out how …