Quilts & Glaciers 2027 Alaska quilting cruise on Quantum of the Seas

Quilting cruises to Alaska in 2027

Stitchin' Heaven has three Alaska quilting cruises in August 2027. Named teachers, a classroom on the ship, round-trip Seattle on Quantum of the Seas.
How to bind a quilt

How to Bind a Quilt: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

How to bind a quilt step by step: yardage by size, cutting and joining strips, mitered corners, joining the ends, and finishing by hand or machine.
Stitchin' Heaven Retreat Center in Quitman, Texas

A quilt retreat in Texas where you sleep on site

Stitchin' Heaven's Quitman retreats include lodging on the same property. Retreat Center, Bunkhouse, or a cottage. You sew during the day and stay here.
What Is a Fat Quarter? Size, Uses, and How Many You Need

What Is a Fat Quarter? Size, Uses, and How Many You Need

If you have spent any time in a quilt shop or scrolling fabric listings online, you have run into the term fat quarter. It is an odd name, and nothing about it explains what you...
Quilt Sizes Chart: Standard Dimensions for Every Quilt Size

Quilt Sizes Chart: Standard Dimensions for Every Quilt Size

Quilt sizing trips up more quilters than almost any other planning step. Search for standard quilt dimensions and you will find a dozen charts that disagree with each other, sometimes by six or eight inches...
How Much Fabric Do You Need for a Quilt

How Much Fabric Do You Need for a Quilt?

We get this question at our cutting counter in Quitman more than almost any other. Someone walks in with a pattern, or just an idea, and wants to know what to buy. So we put...
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Why Invest in a Longarm Quilting Machine?

Quilts are such a beautiful project that takes time, energy, determination, and a lot of creativity. But in this bustling world, many quilters find themselves behind schedule when putting their valuable sewing skills into practice....
Kaffe Fassett - Designer for Free Spirit Fabrics

Kaffe Fassett - Fabric Designer for Free Spirit Fabrics

Kaffee Fassett is a renowned textile designer known for his bold and vibrant use of color. His fabric designs have become a staple in the quilting and crafting world, with many quilters and textile artists...
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What is Laser Cut Fusible Applique?

Written By: Anita Williams   Appliqué projects can be sew much fun! While they are fun, they can also be very tedious. You have to search your stash for lots of fabric scraps, trace each...