Quilting - What is Quilting Fabric?

When you start out in your quilting journey, the first thing you will need to investigate is the question: what is quilting fabric? Well, there are many schools of thought on that subject. You can use many different types of fabrics in quilts, but the primary type is cotton fabric, usually referred to as broadcloth ...

Reading Quilting Books – Tips To Get You Started

Whether you're an expert at quilting, or are just beginning, you will find you can advance your knowledge a great deal with the number of books on quilting that are available. There are several categories that quilting books fall into and a number of titles are available. The categories are historical, encyclopedias on how to ...

Quilting - Organize Room for More Quilting Time

I quilt, I am a quilter, I love quilting, and I love to quilt. Quilting has enriched my life in ways I never dreamed of. I have learned interesting facts about history because of quilts. I have made a ton of friends; and I have traveled because of quilting opportunities. To make quilting fun and ...

Quilting - How to Find Cheap, Unusual, and Beautiful Fabrics for Quilting

Quilter's are always on the lookout for beautiful fabrics and supplies for their quilting projects. Sometimes the most unusual and pretty designs can be found in places one wouldn't normally consider. Some of the best places and tactics to find fabrics include the following. Swap meets or flea markets are a fun place to shop. ...