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  Wide Backs 101 - Many Uses for Wide Quilt Backing Fabric

  I’m excited about wide quilt backing! I think many quilters tend to overlook these wider fabrics unless they are making a queen or king size quilt. Of course, they are phenomenal to use as backing for larger quilts because you don’t have to cut and piece fabric together to get a large enough backing piece for the quilt. There are many other (often overlooked) uses for this wide fabric however, so let’s discuss wide back basics and common and not so common uses for these wider fabrics.
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  Managing Your Quilting UFOs

  As a quilter, you will undoubtedly have some UFOs (unfinished objects) in your stash. The number can vary depending on how long you have been a quilter. UFOs are quilts that are in various stages of completion. Maybe the fabric has been cut but no piecing has taken place. Maybe the piecing has begun, but not been completed. Maybe the piecing has been completed and the quilt top waits to be quilted. Maybe the fabric is old or outdated and no longer appeals to you. No matter what stage your UFOs are in, it’s a good idea to go through them once a year and access exactly what is there and what your plans are for each of these items. Let’s look at some strategies for dealing with your UFOs:
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  Choosing Fabric for A Quilt

  Many new quilters feel stuck when picking out fabric, not knowing how to begin or proceed. Choosing fabric for a quilt doesn’t need to be stressful or mysterious. There are no secret formulas or hard and fast rules you need to follow when choosing your fabric. It’s primarily a matter of trusting yourself and choosing what you like! Having said that however, it can be helpful to understand a few basic principles as you choose fabric. The more knowledge you have, the more confident quilter you will be! 
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