Making a quilt from scratch might intimidate you at first, but quilting is easier than it looks and just requires a bit of practice. Thankfully, there are lots of quilting projects for beginners that will build up your confidence. All it takes is a trip to your local craft store in Albuquerque, NM and some […]
Read MoreAre you wondering how to start free motion quilting in Albuquerque, NM? This type of quilting is beautiful, but it can be overwhelming for newcomers. Where do you start, and how? What are the best practices to ensure a beautiful end result? When you’re getting ready to begin a free motion quilt, we always recommend […]
Read MoreOne of the top questions we get at The Quilt Works Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is, “How long will it take to make a quilt?” For those new to the craft, the idea of spending hour upon hour cutting, piecing and sewing is daunting—but it’s better to have a realistic idea of the time and […]
Read MoreThere are a million different reasons that people come to quilting, but many of us started because we had a favorite quilt or knew a special quilter when we were growing up. There’s nothing more compelling than nostalgia to get you started on a new hobby, especially when you get a nice blanket out of […]
Read MoreYou’ve got the vision and the pattern, and now it’s time to choose the fabric for your quilt in Albuquerque, NM. What should you use? Should you pick through scraps in your fabric bin, or go all out and get pre-cut pieces to make your blanket the best anyone has ever seen? Painstakingly-selected choices, something […]
Read MoreIf you’ve decided to take up quilting, there are a few beginner quilting tools in Albuquerque, NM that you’ll need to acquire. These beginner quilting supplies will help you to get started and allow you to create basic quilts. As your skills improve and you are ready to move on to more complicated designs, you […]
Read MoreIf you plan to take up quilting, there are some key quilting techniques that you’ll need to learn. Rotary cutting is one of the top skills you’ll need. This will help you as you design and create quilting patterns in Albuquerque, NM. If you’re not familiar with rotary cutters or have no rotary cutting skills, […]
Read MoreWhether you are a quilting novice or you’ve been working on improving your quilting skills for decades, there are always new techniques to learn and new tricks to pick up to improve your craft. When you complete a quilt, you might bring it to a professional to create a stitch pattern that ties all of […]
Read MoreSummer might be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t brighten up your home with some special summer-themed décor. One of the best things about the summer months is all of the fresh produce, including delicious strawberries. Strawberries are delightful to eat, but they also have a beautiful color pattern that […]
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Hi, Quilters! Quilt Works is resuming its Blog. We hope you enjoy it, and we welcome your comments. We’ll be sharing information about our shop, classes and other upcoming events, and new fabrics and quilt designs, as well as some techniques we hope will be helpful and interesting to you. So… This coming weekend, August […]
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