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Video Tutorial – 15 Things I Didn’t Know When I Started Quilting

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When  Quilt Addicts Anonymous started quilting in 2007, YouTube existed, but not in the capacity it does today. So I taught myself to quilt with a beginner quilting book, grocery store magazines, and Love of Quilting on PBS. All those are great, but not a great substitute for in-person learning or in-depth beginner quilting video courses like the one we created to cover all the basics that you just don’t know when you get started.

So she made A LOT of mistakes … like sewing a perfect 3/8 inch seam for a year-and-a-half because she didn’t know the standard presser foot that came with my machine wasn’t a quarter-inch foot.

Quilt Addicts Anonymous has compiled 15 of my top things she didn’t know when she started quilting to amuse and possibly educate you depending on where you’re at in your quilting journey. Plus you can see some of the first quilts she created.

 

 

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Weekly Precut Fabrics For Quilting Inspiration

Every quilter hits a creative lull from time to time. Maybe you’ve finished a big project and aren’t sure what to start next, or maybe life has been so busy that your sewing machine hasn’t seen daylight in weeks. Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut of the Week has a way of jumpstarting inspiration right when you need it.

Each Monday offers a little surprise — a curated precut bundle that might open the door to a new idea. Sometimes the colors speak to you, sometimes the scale of the prints, and sometimes just the ease of grabbing a coordinated bundle is enough to reignite your creativity.

For even more inspiration, these internal articles pair beautifully with precut sewing:

I love how precuts simplify the process. No fussing with measurements or debating which prints match — just open the bundle, choose your pattern, and enjoy the rhythm of sewing. For a creative reset, charm packs and layer cakes are especially good because they spark quick wins.

If you’re feeling stuck, try browsing this roundup for scrap-friendly inspiration:

Let each Monday be a gentle reminder that creativity is always waiting for you, even in the smallest moments.