Quilted fabric works great for many projects including bags, pouches and clothing. Here are some simple instructions of how to quilt your own fabric. Supplies:• Main Fabric. We used Coming up Roses• Lining Fabric. We used Colorworks• Batting – we used Fusible Fleece but a regular (non- fusible) batting also works• Matching Thread• Washable Marking […]
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We just received a cool new fabric in our quilt department, and I wanted to give it a try and show how versatile it is. The fabric is from Art Gallery Fabrics and is called 2.5 Edition. It a printed cotton that can be cut into strips to create a unique and eye-catching binding. Here’s
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How do you protect your beautiful handmade quilts when they’re not on display or in use? This is great as a first time quilt project!
Amazing Gift Idea: Beautiful, Fully Lined Quilt Storage Bag Read More »
Many of us love seeing what beautiful things fellow sewists create with their textiles! From quilts to historical fashion, to hats and art displays, these museums and traveling exhibits are the best in Canada and the West Coast for showcasing the art of textiles.
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Fabricana is honoured to carry this Indigenous designed quilt collection, “the Journey Home,” made by Karen Erickson! All proceeds from this quilt collection are donated to the IRSSS and Orange Shirt Society. To learn more about this collection and to support this wonderful cause, read all about Karen and the societies this collection supports.
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There are many tools that are useful to a quilter starting out. Here are some things you’ll want to make sure you have on-hand: Rotary Cutter: This is a cutting tool that features a handle with a round blade attached, and it can be used to cut through multiple layers of cloth at once. The
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Free Spirit and Tula Pink have come together to create these amazing Free patterns anyone can download! Find the links to the PDF patterns below.
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”Quilting is easy!” exclaimed someone who had never quilted before. Although quilting may look simple from the outset, accurate piecing requires patience and skill. It also helps to start with the right equipment and a few helpful tips. Keep reading for advice on both… Make sure you have the right equipment. Perfect your skills. Focus
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Are you a new quilting? Want to get started on bigger and better projects? We outline some important stitching skills needed to up your Quilt game! Some of the basic stitches you’ll need to know when you start quilting. When beginning your journey into becoming a quilting master, first you must understand the important components
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