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  • Fat Quarter Shop Savvy: Your UK Guide to Buying, Bundling, and Stitching with Confidence

    16/08/2026

    This UK guide covers fat quarter basics, sizing (approx. 19.5" x 21"), buying tips, colour selection, storage, and projects. Join SHQA for community, events, and quilting resources.

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  • The Best Quilting Fabric: Choose Cloth That Sews, Presses, and Lasts Beautifully

    14/06/2026

    Choose 100% cotton quilting fabric with 60-75 thread count for durability and ease. Pre-wash, test colorfastness, follow grainline, and consider sustainable, pre-cut options for lasting, vibrant quilts.

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  • Your Essential Quilting Toolkit: Top Tools and Supplies Every Stitcher Should Know

    09/03/2026

    Essential quilting tools include rotary cutters, self-healing mats, precise rulers, quality needles, threads, wadding, binding clips, basting spray, and pressing tools. Join SHQA for support and resources.

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  • How to Find the Best Quilting Tutors and Suppliers: A Practical Guide for UK Quilters

    29/01/2026

    This guide helps UK quilters find trusted tutors and quality suppliers, offering tips on teaching styles, budgeting, sourcing materials, and engaging with the supportive SHQA community and quilting events.

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