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A Day in the Life at Cotton Cuts(Post)
Many of our members enjoy a look behind the scenes at how their beautiful monthly fabric boxes are curated. So today we’re peeling back the curtain and giving everyone a little peek. Just like no two ...
Sewing For Hope(Post)Mission Focused – We Give BackAt Cotton Cuts, we love what we do. We have a passion for fabric, sewing and quilting. We love sharing our passions for all things sewing, from trending fabric and trend ...
Meet the Colorways Part 2(Post)Let's meet some more colorways. How about we talk batiks?Did you know that a batik is "a type of resist printing process in which wax is applied to the fabric in specific areas. When the wax hardens, ...
Pumpkin Placemats(Post)It is finally Fall! These Pumpkin shaped placemats are a fun and easy project to make to celebrate the change of seasons. These will look beautiful on your table as you serve your favorite fall recip ...
Quilting Holiday Gift Guide(Post)With the holidays upon us you may be wanting to add to or update your quilting essentials. That's why we created this fun gift guide to tell you about some things we feel every quilter needs in their ...
Turkey Time(Post)This time last year I had a few wild turkeys visit my house. They literally walked up the sidewalk to the front porch! A very rare sighting in the metropolitan St. Louis area, luckily I was able to s ...
Trying Texture(Post)With Jaszmine HowardMaterials:5 ½ inch squares (2)6 ½ inch square batting (1)Dritz Make your own chenille (20 yd package) or Chenille It! Hand sewing needle (optional) Nylon bristled brush ...
Aurifil: The Thread That Connects Us(Post)“Think about it, thread is literally holding our quilts together. Why would you want to compromise on quality? For me, Aurifil is the only choice for my quilt making now. It’s strong and makes seams ...
Bold Designs & Big Ideas: Tara Evans(Post)A modern textile artist bringing heart, purpose, and bold design to our Mystery with a Mission. This May, we are thrilled to spotlight Tara Evans as both our featured designer and the force behind Cl ...
Why Quilting is More than a Hobby(Post)More than a creative outlet, quilting is a meaningful way to nurture the soul Quilting has always been about more than fabric and thread. It is creativity stitched into everyday life, a chance to sl ...
​Gift Guide 2024(Post)Welcome to the Cotton Cuts 2024 Gift GuideThis is our go-to resource for finding the perfect presents for sewing enthusiasts! Or, better yet, add these ideas to your list and share your favorites wit ...
Sun Dyeing Fabric Tutorial(Post)Grab your sunglasses! Joanne and her neighbors are headed outside as they harness the power of the sun to create one of a kind fabric. With some basic supplies on a sunny day you can take a plain whi ...
DIY Fabric Easter Basket(Post)Mother Nature has sent a strong reminder that February is supposed to be cold and snowy! Most of the US endured a week of snow and sub zero temperatures feeling the wrath of the Polar Vortex. Enough ...
Let's Meet the Cotton Cuts Team: Teri Powers, Vice President, Operations(Post)The Cotton Cuts team is thrilled to have found a spectacular addition to our team. Our new Operations Manager, Teri Powers, is helping the team take Cotton Cuts above and beyond as we continue t ...
DIY Fabric Covered Book Box(Post)Joanne here to share a project perfect for fabric enthusiasts! I love to just admire fabric with beautiful colors and designs. It can be a great way to display one of your favorite or seasonal fabric ...
Thread Talk(Post)I am firmly into my second year of quilting and my latest adventure with a malfunctioning sewing machine led me on a quest to figure out the variety of thread types available. In my research, I have ...
A New Kind Of Mystery Quilt(Post)A guide to understanding, participating in, and enjoying the Cotton Cuts Mystery 5.0 sewing challenge. If you love quilting and enjoy a little mystery along the way, the Cotton Cuts Mystery 5.0 Chal ...
A Look Back At 2022(Post)One thing I enjoy at the end of each year is when everyone does a wrap-up of the best things about the year we are saying goodbye to. For example, what were the top 10 movies of 2022, or the top news ...
Meet Swan(Post)At Cotton Cuts, we are excited to put our spotlight on our Featured Designer Swan Sheridan of Swan Amity Studios for the month of December. In addition to being such a talented quilter and pattern de ...
Choosing Thread for Machine Quilting - Fun with Beth Ann Williams(Post)How do YOU decide what thread to use when you machine quilt? Do you have a go-to favorite? Have you ever played with any other options?My go-to thread is 50wt. Aurifil cotton – the same thread that I ...
Hanging Half Round Basket(Post)As we settle into the new routine of back to school this hanging basket is a great way to keep things organized and handy as you head out the door in the morning. This basket can stand on its own or ...