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Learn to Make a Quilt

Tutorials to help you learn how to accomplish important quilt making tasks. We show you how to perform quilt making techniques, and explain why certain methods are better than others.
  1. Working with Color (6)
  2. Quilt Designs (13)
  3. Trouble-Free Quiltmaking (1)
  4. Design and Sew Quilt Borders (18)
  5. How to Finish a Quilt (48)
  6. Quilt Patterns & Projects
  7. Quilt Photo Galleries
  8. Equipment, Tools & Supplies
  9. Quilting Glossary
  10. Applique Quilts
  11. Sewing Methods for Quilters (32)
  12. How to Care for a Quilt (0)
  13. Learn to Rotary Cut (9)
  14. Quilt as You Go (0)
  15. Quilting Book Reviews (18)
  16. Quilting Glossary (79)

5 Myths About Quilting
Let's talk about five common quilting myths you'll hear during your quiltmaking journey.

How to Change the Size of a Quilt Block
Use this easy tutorial the next time you'd like to change the size of a quilt block.

How to Make a Quilt
Quilting instructions that take you step by step through the quiltmaking process.

Ten Things Every Quilter Should Know
You'll find there are an endless number of quilting skills to learn and techniques to try, but starting with the basics will help you understand them all.

How Much Fabric Do I Need to Make a Quilt?
I get many emails from quilters who aren't sure how to determine how much fabric they need when designing a quilt, or changing the size of a quilt pattern. It isn't difficult... just follow these steps to calculate yardage.

Machine Quilting
Machine quilting techniques are varied, but one thing is sure -- machine quilting can result in a quilt that's every bit as lovely as a hand quilted project.

Thread Tips for Quilters
We'll help you understand the differences between the numerous types of threads available to quilters.

How Can I Choose Fabrics for a Quilt?
Our simple approach to color value and color helps you create a layout for your next project.

Decimal to Fraction Conversion Chart for Quilters
A decimal to fraction conversion chart to help you rotary cut your quilt components.

Talk to the Quilters - Feedback for "Ugly" Quilts
These quiltmakers are labeled their quilts as "ugly." Do you agree, and if you do, what actions could have made the final quilts more pleasing?

Favorite Quilting Tips
Favorite quilting tips from members of the About.com quilting community.

Organize Long Strips of Fabric
Quilting tips from the About.com Quilting Community. Organize long strips of fabric.

Quilting Quizzes
Take my quilting quizzes to test your quilt making knowledge.

Learn How to Cut Fat Quarters of Fabric
We'll show you an illustration of fabric fat quarters, how to cut them, and explain why fat quarters are useful to quilters.

Tell Us About Your Longarm Quilting Business
Use this form to tell members of the About.com Quilting community about your longarm quilting business.See submissions

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Arizona Quilt Challenge
Landscape photos offer inspiration for a quilt design that says 'Arizona.'

Share Your Favorite Scrap Quilting Tips
Share your favorite scrap quilting tips with quilters from around the world.

How to Make a Scrap Quilt
Use these tips and techniques to make a successful scrap quilt.

What Does the Term 'Finished Size' Mean?
Learn the differences between a 'finished size' and an 'unfinished size.' Both terms are used in quilt patterns and the difference between them are important.

Quilting Tips and Techniques
Quilting tips, all submitted by our online quilters.

We'll Show You How to Make Quilts
Learn important quiltmaking techniques and then choose a free quilt pattern for your first project.

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