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Hamilton, MO: A Must-See Destination for Quilting Bus Tours

Travel agents, tour group leaders and bus managers: why Hamilton, MO belongs on your itinerary, plus our bus group newsletter.

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8 Christmas Projects to Sew with Your Kids

Eight Missouri Star patterns for Christmas decor the whole family can help make, with a...

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How to Make Cloth Napkins: Size, Fabric & 4 Simple Folds

Sew a set of cloth napkins in an afternoon: sizes, fabric yardage, a double-fold hem...

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How to Declutter Your Fabric Stash (and Let Go Without Guilt)
How to declutter your fabric stash — the questions Natalie asks to decide what stays...
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Birthday Bash 2026 Recap: Homecoming in Hamilton
Missouri Star's 18th Birthday Bash turned Hamilton into a four-day homecoming: a pep rally, our...
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Best Sewing Lights & Magnifiers for Quilters: 23 Picks
Task lamps, machine lights, clip-ons and magnifiers for quilters - 22 in-stock picks from $12...
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Sewing Room Storage for Quilters: 35 Picks That Actually Work
Thread racks, pattern binders, precut folios, project cases and quilt bags — 35 in-stock storage...
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Layer Cake Quilt Patterns: 7 Free Quilts to Make From 10" Squares
Seven free Missouri Star layer cake quilt patterns with real supply lists, printed pattern picks,...
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The 5 Best Irons and Pressing Tools, Voted by Our Customers
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Which Sewing Needle for Which Job? A Quilter's Needle Guide
Machine needle sizes, hand needle sizes, and the threaders and thimbles that go with them...
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Best Fabric Scissors for Quilting: 16 Sharp Picks for 2026
The fabric scissors, shears and snips quilters actually reach for — 16 in-stock picks from...
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Ironing Boards, Covers & Wool Pressing Mats: 24 Quilter's Picks
Rectangular ironing boards, big-board covers, wool pressing mats by size, non-stick appliqué sheets and pressing...
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Embroidery Kits for Beginners: How to Pick Your First One
A plain guide to what's inside an embroidery kit, how hand embroidery and punch needle...
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Gifts for Quilters 2026: 22 Ideas They'll Actually Use
Twenty-two gift ideas quilters actually use, sorted by price — from $4 stocking stuffers to...
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Best Fabric Marking Pens, Chalk & Pounce Pads: 24 Picks
Marking pens, chalk liners, fabric pencils, pounce pads and stencils we stock at Missouri Star...
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A Day in Hamilton, Missouri: What Visiting Quilt Town, USA Is Really Like
An hour-by-hour look at a real day in Hamilton, Missouri — the shops, the food,...
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EPP Beyond Hexagons: Teardrops, Diamonds and More Shapes
Hexagons are just the beginning. A shape-by-shape guide to English paper piecing with teardrops, diamonds,...
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Best Cutting Mats for Quilting: 13 Picks for 2026
The best quilting cutting mats by size, thickness and job — plus what quilters say...
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