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Attaching Quilt Binding The Easy Way

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Easiest Way to Rip Out Seams When Sewing

Recycle Jeans for Green Quilting and Sewing Projects

Dresden Plate Quilt Block August Block of the Month

Bobbin Spring Tension on Treadles, Handcranks, and Electric Sewing Machines

How To Store Your Fabric Scraps

Quilting and Sewing with Kids When and How to Start

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Click to learn more - Mel is a quilt pattern designer, owner of The Quilting Room, third-generation quilter, vintage sewing machine collector, and NASCAR fan. She loves reading anything she can get her hands on, live-tweeting HGTV shows and Marvel movies. Mel has two cats named Vittorio and Elias who are the best pets ever. When she's not designing or running her shop, you'll find her watching Big Brother or Project Runway with some good snacks!

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