How to Choose the Best Fabric for a Quilt If you are walking through a quilt show, one of the things that will likely jump out is the particular fabrics used in the quilts. While attending a local quilt show I noticed that there were several entries using the same quilt pattern, but ...
For the best value ultralight quilt, choose the Enlightened Equipment Enigma specced with 850 fill power down, 10d fabric, and no draft collar. Weight: 20.9 oz Price: $355 Down: 850 fill power goose down Fill Weight: 15.5 oz Fabric: 10D Nylon with DWR Pros: Top tier value. Ultralight....
I know that you’re probably tempted to give intricate quilts a chance. However, opt for something simpler. Quilting isn’t as easy as it seems! More Is Better Than Less It’s recommended to buy enough or more fabric for your projects. It’s not enough to pick out the perfect one ...
My goal is to give you the confidence, tools, tips, and motivation to use all those special fabrics in something like a patchwork quilt that will be out and used in your home and your life. I am Blair, and I love patchwork. Here at Wise Craft Handmade, my passion for quilt making ...
Have you ever quilted with a regular sewing machine?If the answer is yes, then I think you’ll agree when I say,“Quilting with a regular sewing machine is extremely difficult”There isn’t enough space for quilt works, the fabric clusters up and increas
Explore quilting tips and tricks to give you the best results on The Jolly Jabber blog by Fat Quarter Shop. Learn tips for making your first quilt, working with fabric, hand quilting, binding, and more. Discover quilting tips and sewing hacks today!
Fabric: 7D Ripstop Nylon Fill Power: 900 | Fill Weight: 3.0 oz Percent Down Weight: 39% Uncompressed Down Volume: 2700 Down Volume/Jacket Weight: 355 in3/oz Construction & Features For starters, we love the anorak pullover chassis with kangaroo pocket, the best build for keeping your han...
Experienced craft bloggers often suggest building a versatile toolkit that includes: Sharp scissors dedicated to different materials like fabric and paper Reliable measuring tools for accurate cutting and sizing Basic adhesives suited to various materials and projects Storage solutions that keep supplies orga...
Single needle lockstitch machines are used to tie two or more plies of fabric together. The unit is used to stitch fabrics, which are lightweight, medium weight and strong. 2. Sewing Machine Overlock This unit is used for the serging of fabric panels and the sewing of overedges. Such sty...
Made with moisture-wicking fabric Soft microfiber feel Cons: Expensive Not as warm as other options Insert not machine washable Amanda Capritto/CNET Layla Weighted Blanket Best weighted blanket for couples $119 at Layla Price: $Care instructions: Machine-washableMaterial: Side one: cotton; Side ...