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sewing half square triangles

Half Square Triangles (or HSTs) are one of the most common and versatile blocks used in quilting. While they may be popular, they can seem a little intimidating if you’ve never sewn one before. There are many different ways to make these blocks; today I’ll share with you the method...

Beautiful Embroidery Ideas For Visible Mending

Learn simple embroidery techniques to mend well-loved and worn clothing that are both practical and beautiful! With a beginner-friendly running stitch, we’ll explore three visible mending techniques, including sashiko mending, appliqué mending and patchwork-inspired mending. These playful mending skills use Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread and Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss.

How to bind a quilt

The last step in completing a quilt is the binding. Quilt binding encloses the raw edges of the quilt top, batting and backing fabric to create a neat and durable edge. (Catch up on part one and part two of our quilting blog series, plus get the printable Coats & Clark Solid Squares Quilt pattern...

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Learn Read Crochet Diagram with Diamond Daisy Rug

Learn how to read a Crochet Diagram with our tutorial. Decode the visual instructions for crochet patterns.

Upcycling: 3 cool ways to embellish clothing & shoes

With Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread, buttons and Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss we will embellish a cardigan, chambray shirt and pair of shoes to create unique and creative projects. Do you have a jar of mismatched buttons you have been waiting to use? We are going to use buttons in...

Tips & Tricks

Ways to Quilt Your Quilt

Once you’ve completed piecing a quilt top, it’s time to quilt it! Quilting is an important step in finishing your quilt which joins the layers of fabric and batting together to hold everything in place. Quilting can be done with hand or machine stitching. Let’s explore the options and the...