Reference
Quilting Notions & Tools
What to buy and why — thread weights, specialty rulers, and batting types explained.
Thread Weight Guide
What each weight (12wt to 80wt) is actually for — piecing, machine quilting, hand work, and appliqué.
Specialty Rulers Guide
Easy Angle, Companion Angle, and other triangle rulers explained — what each cuts and when a plain ruler is enough.
Batting Types Compared
Cotton, poly-blend, wool, and bamboo batting compared by loft, warmth, and shrinkage.
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The calculators cover exact cut sizes and yardage for every technique.
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