carmelawilburFeb 112 minImportance of oiling your sewing machine!basic oiling will extend the life of your machine Basic Maintenance Most machines require you to oil the hook. Read your manufacturer’s...
carmelawilburJan 302 minReady for a Sleigh Ride?Well, maybe it’s too cold for a sleigh ride, but you can warm up your quilting muscles and practice your Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) on a...
carmelawilburJan 282 minChange your needle to keep your sewing machine's hook healthy!When to change your machine's needle There are basic questions that every new quilter will ask. Should I change the needle with each...
carmelawilburJan 161 minFat QuartersWhat can you do with a Fat quarter? Fat Quarters are a favorite cut of fabric among quilters. Here's a simple guide for cutting fat...
carmelawilburDec 31, 20212 minguide to precuts: Fat-Quarters, Charms, jelly rolls & strips What are Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Strip sets? Basically, they are categoried as precuts, which are different...
carmelawilburNov 22, 20211 minquilt story: white birch quiltWhen I saw this quilt kit, I immediately thought of my Grandmother Wilbur. She loved white birch trees, and had several of them growing...
carmelawilburOct 30, 20212 minScrap Fabrics put those scraps to good use As many quilters know, we have scrap fabric from quilts that we've made and we are not going to throw it...
carmelawilburJul 30, 20213 minedge-to-edge quilting vs custom quilting which quilting service is best for you? Many of my clients ask me about Edge-to-Edge Quilting vs. Custom Quilting. There are 2 factors to...