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Spiral Quilting on a Machine Tutorial

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Sometimes a quilt calls out for a spiral quilting design, but that is not the easiest machine quilting to do.  However, no worries because Leslie over on The Seasoned Homemaker is here to help.

Her detailed tutorial on how to machine quilt a spiral design is extremely helpful.  From how to sketch out the design to which foot to use, she has it all covered.

There are examples on how to start your spiral and how to finish it off.  One thing she points out is to practice, and that is an important tip.

I have a very bad habit of just jumping into a new technique and not practicing.  If I did that with a spiral, I just know that mine would look more like meandering lines.  With this tutorial, I would feel more comfortable trying out this new skill.

Click here to get the tutorial: Spiral Quilting with a Walking Foot

[photo from The Seasoned Homemaker]

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Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales

Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on quality or creativity. That’s why I love Fat Quarter Shop’s Precuts of the Week Monday sale. It’s smart shopping at its finest.

Each Monday, a single precut is offered at a special price. It might be a seasonal collection, a bestselling designer, or a new release you’ve been eyeing. Precuts are already efficient — coordinated, pre-cut, and ready to sew — and a discount on top of that makes them even more appealing.

If you’re looking for smart, budget-friendly quilt inspiration, these CraftGossip resources are must-reads:

What I appreciate most about precut deals is that they eliminate the overwhelm. Instead of comparing dozens of bundles, you get one curated offer to consider. It takes the hesitation out of buying and makes it easier to build your stash intentionally.

It’s also a fantastic way to shop ahead for holiday sewing, baby quilts, hostess gifts, and charity projects. Precuts lend themselves beautifully to fast, reliable patterns — especially strip quilts and charm square designs. If you need inspiration, this list is a great jumping-off point:

If you enjoy stretching your quilting dollars while still working with high-quality fabrics, add the Monday Precut sale to your routine. It’s a little moment of joy and practicality rolled into one.

Shop smart this Monday