The Quilting Library
Whether you want to learn quilting or just need some inspiration for your next project, we've got you covered. We've got a growing collection of tutorials, free patterns and useful resource pieces like this quilters glossary.
How To Get Started With Appliqué Quilting
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As you learn to quilt, you may want to learn how to add details to your quilt. Appliqué is a beautiful option. You can start appliqué quilting now.
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Tips for Choosing the Best Scissors for Quilting
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Many people think that the most important parts of quilting are patterns, fabric, and thread. Wh...
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What’s Included in a Quilt Kit? Here Are the Basics
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Quilt kits can make quilting projects easier and faster for people at every skill level. Lindley Quilt Shop explains what you can expect in our kits.
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5 Tips for Shopping for Quilting Fabric Online
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Shopping for quilting fabric can feel overwhelming for anyone. Trying to shop for fabric online is especially difficult. Try these tips to make it easier.
Creative Ways To Make Your Quilt Design More Modern
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Many people think of quilting as an old-fashioned hobby that barely fits in the modern world. However, there are ways to modernize your quilt design.
The Difference Between Yarn-Dyed Fabric and Piece-Dyed
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You will see lots of different labels while shopping for fabric. One of the most common labels tells you whether the fabric is yarn or piece dyed.
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Quilting for Charity: Ways To Donate Your Creations
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If you love making quilts but are running out of places to store them or people to gift them to, consider donating your quilts to global or local charities.
An Overview of 7 Different Quilting Techniques
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Whether you’re a new or experienced quilter, you can always learn new techniques. Consider this overview of seven interesting techniques you can learn.
What Kind of Thread Do You Need for Your Quilting Project?
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Most people think that the fabric is the most important part of their quilt. However, your thread choice is also important. Learn about thread types now.
Fabric Storage & Organization Ideas for Dedicated Quilters
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Dedicated quilters know that fabric, bindings, and thread can add up fast. If you don’t stay organized, then you can lose the materials you need most.
Quilting in Canada: A Long and Impressive History
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Quilting has gone in and out of popularity in Canada throughout the years. Learn about the long and impressive history of quilting in Canada here.
The Supplies You’ll Need for English Paper Piecing
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English paper piecing is a great way to design unique, beautiful quilts. Learn about the supplies you’ll need for a successful English paper piecing project.
6 of the Latest Quilting Trends to Try in 2023
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Trends are always changing, but it’s fun to participate in those changes to challenge yourself. Learn about some of the 2023 quilting trends now.
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4 Thoughtful Baby Gift Ideas You Can Make Yourself
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Babies inspire so much joy in anyone who gets to hold a place in their young lives. If you want to make your own gift for a baby, here are some ideas.
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Tips for Prewashing Batik Fabric To Prevent Bleeding
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Batik fabric, like many quilting fabrics, can bleed the first time you wash it. Learn how to prewash batik fabric to prevent later bleeding here.
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What Are the Differences Between Tatting and Macrame?
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Tatting and macrame are both creative hobbies that we hear about less often than sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Learn the differences between them.
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Calculating How Much Fabric You’ll Need for Your Quilt
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Most people view quilting as a creative pursuit, but it also requires a bit more math than you may think. Learn how to do quilt calculations now.
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What To Know About Working With Quilt Templates
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Quilting templates are a helpful tool for beginning and intermediate quilters. Learn more about working with these helpful quilting tools now.
7 Tips and Tricks for Designing a Memorable Quilt
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Quilts add extra comfort and beauty to your home. If you want to design and sew a memorable quilt that will impress guests, learn these tips and tricks.
4 Reasons To Try a Quilting Kit for Your Next Project
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Creative hobbies like quilting are growing in popularity around the world. Some people are disco...
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4 Different Ways To Add a Little Lace to a Craft Project
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There are lots of craft projects that call for various supplies. If you want a lacy craft project, we can help. Learn about different ways to add lace now.
6 Popular Needlecraft Trends You Should Try in 2023
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For the past few years, many people have started to learn hobbies at home, needlecraft being one. These are 6 popular needlecraft trends you should try in 2023.
3 DIY Sewing Project Ideas With a Boho Chic Vibe
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Styles come and go, and boho chic is on the rise again. Learn about some easy DIY sewing projects that can help you channel boho chic vibes in your designs.
Quilting Materials: What Is Most Popular for Blankets?
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One of the common household items to quilt is a blanket. But what materials are most popular and best for making blankets? Learn the top three now.
The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing With Flannel
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Flannel is a popular sewing material, but some beginners find it difficult to work with. Follow our beginner’s guide to sewing with flannel for help.
What Is Amigurumi? Learn More About Crocheting Stuffed Toys
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Amigurumi is a Japanese word used to describe a specific type of crocheted stuffed toy. Learn more about these adorable toys and how to make them.
3 Retro Stitching Hobbies That Are Making a Big Comeback
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When people were stuck inside during the pandemic, they started practicing old hobbies again, like sewing. Learn about some retro hobbies now.
7 Sewing Machine Accessories That Make Life a Little Easier
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Sewing machines make life a lot easier for people who like to sew. Learn about the accessories that help our sewing machines work better too.
What Is Cro-Tatting? All About Combining Crochet and Tatting
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For those who want to get involved in a unique hobby, cro-tatting is a great choice. Learn all about this combination of crochet and tatting here.
3 DIY Gift Ideas You Can Finish in Time for the Holidays
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The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to shop and make gifts. If you’re not sure what projects you can finish in time, we can help.
The Most Important Tools You Need for Crochet Projects
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Crocheting projects are blowing up on the internet and across social media. If you want to hop on this trend, then you should get these supplies.
4 Ways To Save Money With DIY Sewing Projects
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Most of the time, new hobbies end up costing people lots of money. But we can help you save some money if you're starting to sew. Learn more now.
3 Top Reasons To Start Making Your Own Clothes
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There are many benefits to making your own clothes, from saving time to expressing yourself. Learn more about the top reasons to make your own clothes now.
Everything You Should Know About Precut Fabric Collections
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There’s a lot of terminology new quilters need to learn. We’ve compiled everything you should know about precut fabric collections to help. Click to see more.
5 Modern Ways To Use Your Handmade Doilies
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Doilies are beloved in the creative community, but they’re often left as dusty table items instead of being displayed. Learn about modern ways to use doilies.
Tips for Mixing and Matching Batiks With Other Quilt Fabrics
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Quilting brings all different types of fabrics together. Learn more about mixing and matching batiks with other quilting fabrics in your next project now.