quilting resources & education

Discover quilting
inspiration, tips & tricks

Discover quilting
inspiration, tips & tricks

Get quilting resources and shop quilt cotton at Joann Stores.

quilting supplies

Dreaming of making a quilt? Now's the time! Get project inspiration, tips & tricks from our experts and plenty of deals on quilting essentials. Dreaming of making a quilt? Now's the time! Get project inspiration, tips & tricks from our experts and plenty of deals on quilting essentials.
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quilting project ideas

you can do it you can do it
Featured project

Featured project

Color Blocked Quilt Color Blocked Quilt
Cozy up under this quilt during the chilly spring weather. This project makes a great gift for anyone! Cozy up under this quilt during the chilly spring weather. This project makes a great gift for anyone!
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quilting tips, tricks & advice

you can do it you can do it
Featured video

Featured video

How to Make Bias Tape How to Make Bias Tape
If you're learning how to sew or quilt, chances are you've heard a lot about bias tape and would like to learn how to make it. You can do it! If you're learning how to sew or quilt, chances are you've heard a lot about bias tape and would like to learn how to make it. You can do it!
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how to prep your cotton

Do a bleed test
before washing
Do a bleed test
before washing
Wash in cool water
with mild detergent
Wash in cool water
with mild detergent
Dry on
low heat
Dry on
low heat
Press fabric with iron
on cotton setting
Press fabric with iron
on cotton setting
Hang fabric or lay on a flat
surface to keep it smooth
Hang fabric or lay on a flat
surface to keep it smooth

quilting machines explained

Use for

Use for

Working huge, bulky projects
Sewing at a high speed
Quilting with decorative stitches
Working huge, bulky projects
Sewing at a high speed
Quilting with decorative stitches
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Special benefits

Special benefits

Extension table for more working space
Quarter inch foot for high-accuracy sewing
Adjustable feed dogs to allow for free motion quilting
Extension table for more working space
Quarter inch foot for high-accuracy sewing
Adjustable feed dogs to allow for free motion quilting
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what's the difference?

Quilter's thread

Quilter's thread

made of cotton,
polyester, or both
made of cotton,
polyester, or both
has a thread
weight of 30
has a thread
weight of 30
passes through
fabric smoothly
passes through
fabric smoothly
gassed to
reduce lint
gassed to
reduce lint
All purpose thread

All purpose thread

made of cotton
or polyester
made of cotton
or polyester
has a thread
weight of 50
has a thread
weight of 50
suitable for
most fabrics
suitable for
most fabrics
can build up
lint over time
can build up
lint over time
JOANN Hack

JOANN Hack

Use spray adhesive to attach batting. Use spray adhesive to attach batting.
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bias tape explained

Used for

Binding your quilt and covering raw edges.

Benefits

Bias tape is cut on a 45-degree angle so it has stretch and no exposed thread, which gives it strong wear & versatility for binding.

Used for

Binding your quilt and covering raw edges.

Benefits

Bias tape is cut on a 45-degree angle so it has stretch and no exposed thread, which gives it strong wear & versatility for binding.
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JOANN's quilting field guide

JOANN's
quilting field guide

Dreaming of making a quilt but not sure where to start? Our field guide has all the information you need! Use this handy guide to understand how quilts are built and determine the best materials for your project.” Dreaming of making a quilt but not sure where to start? Our field guide has all the information you need! Use this handy guide to understand how quilts are built and determine the best materials for your project.”
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online quilting classes

Learn to quilt

Learn to quilt

Our $10 digital classes make it easy to reach your quilting goals whether you're starting from scratch or looking to hone your skills. Our $10 digital classes make it easy to reach your quilting goals whether you're starting from scratch or looking to hone your skills.
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