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Quilting preparation involves many steps, from prewashing fabrics to making quilt templates. Learn everything you need to know about quilting preparation.

Featured Article: Cutting Fabric for Quilting

Tools like a rotary cutter, self-healing mat, and see-through ruler can help you cut fabric for quilting. Learn what they are and how to use them properly in this helpful article. See more »

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Cutting Fabric for Quilting

Tools like a rotary cutter, self-healing mat, and see-through ruler can help you cut fabric for quilting. Learn what they are and how to use them properly in this helpful article.

Making Quilt Templates

Learn how to take a quilt pattern and create templates that will allow you to turn your vision into reality. You'll find these and other helpful tips only at HowStuffWorks.

Marking Fabric for Quilting

Many quilting projects require a template to trace the pattern onto your fabrics. Learn the best way to use these templates and how to mark fabric properly with damaging it in this helpful article.

Preparing for Quilting

Quilting stitches can really affect the look of a quilt, so it's important to take the time to map out your quilting design before you start hand or machine quilting. Learn tips in this article.

Prewashing Quilt Fabric

Before beginning your next quilting project, you should wash your quilt fabrics. Learn tips on prewashing fabric before quilting, including how to wash dark colors and shrinkable fabric like cotton.