Quilting kits can either be a lifesaver or too restrictive, depending on who you ask. Some people enjoy the opportunity to practice quilting or create a project without going through the tedium of cutting and piecing quilts. Others think it’s tantamount to cheating, and don’t want to create someone else’s design. Wherever you stand on […]
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Choosing the Right Thread for Quilting
Choosing thread for your quilting project can seem like a daunting task. With so many options, beginners often don’t know where to start. Before heading to your craft store in Albuquerque, NM, read the quick guide below about quilting with the right thread. Long staple cotton When you walk down the thread aisle, the options […]
Read MoreWhat Do I Need for Quilting?
If 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 MoreMake Your Own Strawberry Coasters with Quilting Fabric in Albuquerque, NM
Summer 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 […]
Read MoreQuilTip: Are Your Quilting Supplies Slippery?
Welcome to QuilTips. In honor and memory of my wife, Shirley, who bought The Quilt Works Inc. in 1985, and from whom I learned so much, there will be a QuilTip for every letter of the alphabet. This week’s letter is S, for “slippery.” While you may have all the quilting supplies in Albuquerque, NM […]
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