100% natural materials for quality quilts
Art Gallery Fabrics has done it again! They have a new line of delicious colors with beautiful textures in these 100% cotton Woven slub yarn dyed fabrics. They have a historical handmade look what will give edge and appeal to apparel and quilting projects. The fabric is 57 – 58″ wide and 3.69oz (125 g/sqm). […]
When it comes to achieving that impeccable fit in your apparel projects, the tool you choose for taking measurements is crucial. The right measuring tape for body in an indispensable tool for sewing and personal use for several reasons: When choosing a measuring tape it is key to have it be the right material for […]
Enjoy these beautiful indigo blue fabric selects curated by Fat Stitch designer, Amani Hope.
Enjoy these beautiful blue fabric selects inspired by this beautiful area we call home. Curated by Fat Stitch designer, Amani Hope.
The most economical way to keep longarm quilting services costs down is to do a lot of the auxiliary work yourself such as backing prep, trimming, and binding. But that isn’t the only way to save. Some of the savings can also come from employing good quilting technique during the quilt construction process and quilting […]
Longarm quilting revolutionizes the traditional quilting process by employing a specialized industrial machine that simplifies and speeds up crafting. Imagine a sewing machine with superpowers–that’s your longarm quilting machine. It consists of a large metal frame, where the quilt’s layers are secured, allowing the machine to work its magic. The quilt backing, batting, and quilt […]
Here are 5 different embroidery scissors to choose from to add to your sewing supplies! We love a good scissor. Nothing feels better than a perfect cut through thread or fabric! Nothing feels worse than dull scissors causing frayed edges! We make sure to source from the best brands who care about the quality of […]
Today we’re looking at the yarn-dyed selection of Essex linens by Robert Kaufman. I think these are extra special! “Yarn-dyed” means the fabric is dyed with an ancient method of weaving and textile manufacturing. The spools of yarn are dyed before weaving the fabric. You can see from the images below of our Spring Bloom […]
Hi my name is Amani, and I’m the eldest daughter at Fat Stitch, a family-run fabric store! I’m a writer, creative director and quilt lover, and I’m SUPER excited to chat with you on our blog from now on! This is me below on a walk, why hello there friend. For my first post, I […]
Feeling Intimidated? Don’t Be. It’s Actually Fun And Easy, Once You Know What To Look For.. Quilting Cotton. What is that? Quilting cotton is the most popular medium for fabric crafts. It may look similar from the outside but you will certainly feel the difference. Quilting cotton, a.k.a. ‘craft cotton,’ is typically made of quality […]
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