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Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 of the Cutest Embroidery Ideas We've Ever Seen

Easy Scrap fabric quilt block

Free tutorial for easy scrap quilt block using fabric strips. Ideas for using up fabric scraps.

Should we be sleeping on a silk pillowcase?

The beauty-scape is encouraging us to invest in these luxurious bedtime buddies to keep our skin young and acne-free

Neil Gaiman Knows What Happens When You Dream

“Every night,” says the genre-busting author of “The Sandman,” now on Netflix, “we close our eyes, fall asleep and go mad.”

40 Pretty Feminine Walk-In Closet Design Ideas

We continue telling you how to organize feminine interiors in your house, and now it’s time for the temple of any girl – for a walk-in closet! There’s a pl

15 Classic Quilt Blocks {with new modern tutorials}

I love classic quilt blocks! Each is a piece of our history as quilt makers and artists. You can make a whole quilt out of a single repeating block, or make a sampler with lots. Use reproduction fabrics to make a quilt like your great, great grandmother could have sewn, or stitch them up with fresh

Scrappy Strips Quilt Block Tutorial on Polka Dot Chair

A free quilting tutorial for a scrappy strip quilt block, how to make a strips quilt, quilt block ideas, scrappy quilt block tutorial

Chain Store Quality Quilt Fabric, Is there really a difference?

This question was recently a subject of conversation on the Quiltville Open Studio Facebook page. And you know me. I can’t leave well enough alone. I mean, the question is valid. Is there …

Fabric Cutting Table Buying Guide

The ideal cutting table is about three feet wide, four feet high and at least six feet long. It also has storage shelves and drawers underneath to hold sewing and ironing supplies, fabric and all of your other sewing room essentials. The only problem with owning an ideal cutting table is it is so big …

{book it} A Fabric Artist’s Guide to Color & Design

Art quilts are one of the creative endeavors that I find amazingly beautiful and completely formidable. I often eye other's quilts with a tad bit of envy--why

trying to find the names of 2 fabrics

Hello, my name is Denice. I am trying to find the names of two fabrics. I recently purchased this hair salon apron from Sally's. I would like to use this t

How To Use Home Decorating Fabrics

Decorating fabrics are meant to compliment a room. Incorporating beautiful fabrics into your design will certainly elevate the décor so consider home decorating fabrics for your upholstery, couch covers, slip-covers, bed coverings, window treatments, table coverings, wall décor etc.

How To Mix and Match Fabrics

Decorating expert Phoebe Howard explains how to combine fabric patterns with ease.

How to Embroider on Fabric

Create a fun and stylish embroidered handkerchief for a special man in your life this Father's Day.

Simple Fabric Heart Coasters Tutorial

Simple Fabric Heart Coasters Tutorial from Allie of Miss Lovie. Too cute and simple to make!

Decoration Techniques for Tough Fabrics

“How am I supposed to do that?” You might not ask a question like this out loud when you’re faced with a decoration dilemma, but be honest — you’ve probably had the thought. You know how it goes: the moment you think you’ve got it all down pat, you discover a new trend or are … Continued

Sewing Techniques for Burn-Out Fabrics

Burn-out fabrics feature a sheer ground with opaque, often textured motifs. Learn more about sewing these thick—and thin—textiles properly.