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    Fabric scale refers to the size of the design on the fabric. Solid colored fabric has no scale because there is no design on it. Calico fabric usually has a small scale pattern. Most decorator prints are larger in scale. Quilters usually consider the scale of the fabric pattern when choosing material for… Continue reading Scale

    A scant 1/4″ seam is about a thread narrower than a regular 1/4″ seam.  Many quilters prefer sewing a scant 1/4″ seam as it helps with accuracy.  Using tape or seam guides will produce the best results.  Watch the video below for more info. If you would like to buy a package of… Continue reading Scant 1/4″ Seam

The scrim is found on the top and bottom of many types of cotton batting.  It is a shear piece of polyester or glue that holds the cotton in the middle of the batting in place.  It acts as a sort of stabilizer.  As a result, quilters can get by with less quilting; sometimes up… Continue reading Scrim