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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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Walking Foot Quilting for Beginners — Setup, Designs & Tips
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The Most Quilt Shops of Any Town in the World
How a tiny Missouri town became the quilting capital of the planet — with 16...
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Sashing in Quilting — What It Is, How to Calculate & Sew It
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How to Wash a Quilt Without Ruining It — Machine, Hand & Vintage Methods
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Meet Tami Jones: Little Ladies, Her First Fabric Collection for Andover
Little Ladies is Tami Jones's first-ever fabric collection, designed for Andover Fabrics and available now...
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The Quilted Bow Trend Is Taking Over — Here's How to Make One
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Who is Kaffe Fassett? A Quilter's Introduction
Get to know Kaffe Fassett, the artist behind vibrant quilting fabrics and bold designs. Learn...
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Wool vs Cotton Batting for Hand Quilting: A Complete Comparison
Wool and cotton batting compared for hand quilting — needling ease, loft, warmth, price, and...
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Quilted Shoes Are Everywhere - Here's Why Quilters Can't Stop Making Them
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How to Embellish a Quilt — Buttons, Beads, Chenille & Creative Trims
Learn how to embellish your quilts with buttons, beads, chenille, yo-yos, and trims. Easy techniques...
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Rotary Cutter vs Scissors: Why Quilters Switch
A practical comparison of rotary cutters and fabric scissors for quilting — speed, accuracy, safety,...
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Free Christmas Ornament Patterns & Tutorials for Every Skill Level
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Appliqué Christmas Projects: Festive Ideas to Start Stitching Now
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Quilt Sizes Chart: Every Standard Size from Crib to King
Complete quilt size chart with standard dimensions for crib, throw, lap, twin, full, queen, and...
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Easy to Embroider Pre-Printed Panels: 8 Beginner-Friendly Designs for Quilted Wall Hangings
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