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Learn about quilting

The secret to making magnificent quilts- even as a beginner

Think you need a bunch of expensive tools and a fancy new sewing machine to quilt like an expert?

Think again- Stitch Simple prewashed, precut quilt kits will have you quilting like an expert in 15 minutes after you open the package or we'll come to your rescue! Of course, like any craft, there are a few basic tips, tricks and techniques that make quilting even easier. Learn more about quilting with the resources below.

Basic instruction on how to quilt

We think Gloria Massard of www.sewaquilt.com does an excellent job of explaining the ins and outs of quilting. She covers everything- fabric tips, quilting terms, supplies. She even offers free beginner level tutorials on her site.

FAQ

General questions:

• How does Stitch Simple get fabric ready to sew?
• What's the big deal about organic cotton?
• Does Stitch Simple offer quantity discounts for business customers?

• Does my quilt fabric really need to be prewashed?
• Does Stitch Simple accept orders for custom shapes? 
• Where can I find a good long-arm quilting service? 
• What's the definition of "Children's Sleepwear"?
• Can I use Stitch Simple images and/or tools on my own blog or website?

CYO precut quilt kit questions:

• What's a "C-Y-O precut quilt kit"?

• What is Quilt Kit du Jour?

• Can I still buy a retired Stitch Simple CYO precut quilt kit?

• Do refills cost the same as a precut quilt kit?
• Can I order refills at the same time as the kit?

• If I received a CYO precut quilt kit as a gift, how will Stitch Simple know that I'm eligible to purchase refills?

• For how long can I use the Quilt Kit Support line?

• Are the fabric images on the CYO precut quilt kit preview pages scaled?
  

Ready to Sew quilt fabric questions:

• How do I calculate yardage requirements for quilt pieces I'd like to cut myself?
  
• Why are the wide width fabrics so much more expensive?
• How do I account for extra wide width when calculating how much fabric to buy?
• What's a fat quarter?
  
• What's a Super Fat quarter?
• How much backing fabric should I buy?
• How do I order separate panels of quilt fabric by the inch?
• If a fabric has a specific up/down pattern orientation, which direction will the pattern follow on quilt fabric by the inch?
• Where should I place seams when joining panels to make backing for a large quilt?
• What can I make with Stitch Simple precut quilt fabric pieces?
• How many precut quilt fabric pieces should I buy?

More questions? Contact Us. If we don't have the answer, we'll do our best to find it for you.

Our manufacturers

Stitch Simple's manufacturers help us provide you with the best premium quilting fabric. Check out their websites to learn more about quilting and quilt fabric. Some even sponsor quilting contests!

• Alexander Henry Fabrics
  
• Harmony Art
• Free Spirit (Westminster Fibers)
  

• Hoffman California Fabrics
• Marcus Brothers Textiles, Inc.
• Moda Fabrics, A United Notions Company
• P&B Textiles
  

• Quilting Treasures (Cranston Print Works Company)
• Robert Kaufman, Inc
• Rowan Fabrics (Westminster Fibers).  Amy Butler's own site is also full of fantastic free patterns.  Visit www.amybutlerdesign.com to see what's currently available.