Sewing & Quilting Guides

How to Use and Care for Muslin
Muslin mockup on a dress form, a bolt of natural muslin, and folded muslin swaddles, next to muslin drying on a line with a care tag and a basin of water
October 20, 2021

How to Use and Care for Muslin

Muslin is a type of cotton fabric that is often used for making cloths, such...
A Guide To Different Types of Cotton Fabrics
Shelves of cotton fabric rolls labeled poplin, voile, denim, canvas, flannel, chambray, sateen, and seersucker, each showing its texture
October 15, 2021

A Guide To Different Types of Cotton Fabrics

Cotton fabric is an all rounding champ and is fairly popular amongst artisans and customers...
How to Clean Glow in the Dark Fabric?
Glow in the dark star and moon fabric drying on a line at night, another piece soaking in cool water with gentle detergent, and a care tag showing hand wash, no bleach, no tumble dry, and line dry
September 30, 2021

How to Clean Glow in the Dark Fabric?

Glow in the dark fabric is deservedly considered one of the best innovations of the...
What Are The Different Fabrics Used For Winter Clothing?
Winter clothing on a peg rail labeled by fabric: a wool coat, cashmere sweater, flannel shirt, fleece jacket, down puffer jacket, and corduroy pants
September 22, 2021

What Are The Different Fabrics Used For Winter Clothing?

When temperatures start to drop, many people reach for their winter wardrobe. But what's the...
What Are Fat Quarters and Fat Eighths?
Diagram showing how a yard of fabric is cut into fat quarters measuring 18 by 22 inches and fat eighths measuring 9 by 22 inches
September 15, 2021

What Are Fat Quarters and Fat Eighths?

It is never too late to start your quilting journey. With so many innovations, things...
17 Unique Ways of using Fabric Panels
Printed farm scene fabric panel surrounded by projects made from it, including hoop art, a tote bag, a medallion quilt, a pillow cover, a drawstring bag, a table runner, a zip pouch, and a soft toy
August 30, 2021

17 Unique Ways of using Fabric Panels

A fabric panel is used for quilting, wall hanging or any other project. The panel...
What Is Embroidery, And Why Do We Embroider?
Embroidery hoop with a floral design in progress showing satin stitch, stem stitch, and French knots, surrounded by floss skeins, scissors, and an embroidered monogrammed handkerchief
August 23, 2021

What Is Embroidery, And Why Do We Embroider?

Embroidery is the process of sewing thread through a fabric piece, creating a design. It's...
Rayon Fabric vs. Cotton: What Is the Difference?
Rayon and cotton compared side by side, with a silky draping rayon print and bamboo stalks for its wood pulp origin on one side, and a crisp cotton print with cotton bolls on the other
August 15, 2021

Rayon Fabric vs. Cotton: What Is the Difference?

Perfect fibers are a myth; each has its distinct advantages and disadvantages. Some are resilient;...
Henry Glass Fabric, A Trendy Choice For Your Home
Cozy room decorated with a coordinated quilting cotton collection in teal, mustard, coral, and navy, shown as fabric bolts on a shelf, a patchwork quilt on an armchair, a pillow, a table runner, and a tote bag
July 30, 2021

Henry Glass Fabric, A Trendy Choice For Your Home

Henry Glass Fabric is one of the world's most popular fabric companies. They have been...
What Is A Lining And Its Benefits When Using A Particular Type Of Fabric?
Unlined sheer chiffon skirt beside a lined skirt showing how lining adds opacity, with a tweed panel peeled back to reveal its satin lining and a list of lining benefits
July 20, 2021

What Is A Lining And Its Benefits When Using A Particular Type Of Fabric?

Lining a piece of clothing is a great way to add structure and make it...
10 Ways To Dress Up Your Home For All Hallows Eve
Cozy Halloween room decorated with fabric projects, including a knotted fabric wreath, bunting garland, cat and jack-o'-lantern pillows, a haunted house wall hanging, fabric pumpkins, a table runner, a trick-or-treat bag, and a striped draft stopper
July 15, 2021

10 Ways To Dress Up Your Home For All Hallows Eve

Halloween is the perfect time for dressing up. Whether you want to give your home...