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Quilted Postcards: A Creative Twist on Snail Mail(Post)
In a world dominated by emails, instant messages, and digital greetings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about receiving a physical piece of mail. Now, imagine opening your mailbox to find no ...
Press Like a Pro(Post)Turn every press into progress with tips that keep your quilt crisp and precise If you caught our recent Cotton Cuts LIVE (on March 5, 2026), you know it tackled one of the most overlooked—but ...
DIY Head Rest Pillow(Post)Many people are ready to get out and do some traveling this summer. This dog bone shaped pillow will be perfect to keep you comfortable as you travel. It is a quick and easy project made from three c ...
Floral Fabric Bird(Post)I love being outdoors on a beautiful day listening to the birds sing. When you take the time to stop and listen you will be amazed by the variety of bird calls, it is fun to learn about all the diffe ...
Ten Quilters: One Mission(Post)The Cotton Cuts community comes together—ten quilters, one quilt, and a shared commitment to meaningful change. At Cotton Cuts, we’ve always believed quilting is more than fabric and thre ...
Rainbow Heart Pillow(Post)Hi there, I’m Amanda! I’m the “new kid” around here. I starting working at Cotton Cuts in August 2019. I love being able to see all the fabrics that everyone is receiving and imagining all the beau ...
9x13 Cozy(Post)The arrival of Fall makes me start to think about cooking some of my favorite comfort foods and this casserole cozy is perfect to carry your dish to the table ready to serve dinner. It is made with t ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hexie Zipper Bags(Post)Part of the mission for Cotton cuts is to help people in need locally and in times of emergency across the world. Last year when the wildfires hit Australia it was refreshing to see the sewing commun ...
North Shore Quilt Retreat(Post)Have you ever thought of taking a non-traditional Quilting retreat? Is there a place that speaks to your creative self that you could plan some time away to sew and take in the local scene? It is fu ...
Sew Much To See(Post)Why Quilt Shows Are a Must for Every Maker Soon, I’ll be celebrating four years working at Cotton Cuts. Looking back, I consider those first two years not just a job, but an education. Before ...
#ccstaycation Kim from Tennessee(Post)Hello! My name is Kim Martin and I have been a Cotton Cuts member for over 2 years. I have completed several of the mystery quilts and am currently working on 2 more!! I just love the collaboration t ...
A Look Back at our Puzzle Mystery Quilts(Post)Did you know that Cotton Cuts is starting its 14th Puzzle Mystery Quilt? Isn’t that crazy?Our first PMQ with designer Sheila Christiansen was called “All A Glow” and had ten colorways to choose from.
All About Batting(Post)I was so interested and taken up with the idea of learning to sew a beautiful quilt top, with all of the fantastic fabrics and endless ideas for patterns, that I overlooked the process of finishing u ...
Teaching Children How to Sew (the machine basics)(Post)As mentioned in yesterday’s email, we are focusing our attention at Cotton Cuts to connect to two most important parts of our company - our employees and our members. Up first, we’d love to introduce ...
Know Your Needles(Post)Sewing machine needles. What do I need to know? Sewing machines require a needle and thread to function. Using a good quality of both of these items makes sense, providing us with a smooth and enjoya ...
Fabric Phone Holder(Post)It doesn’t take long for my sewing room to get messy as I work on a project and I am constantly losing track of my phone in the process. I found this pattern for a phone/tablet holder that can also d ...
DIY Halloween Countdown(Post)It is October 1st and officially the start of all things Halloween! Today I am going to share with you a mummy cat daily activity countdown to Halloween project. This would be a fun project to involv ...
How To: Twitter(Post)If you’re seeing the blog post, I doubt this is the first time you’ve read a post on our blog: CottonVille Cuts. To get the word out there about our blog, we have actually given CottonVille Cuts its ...
Machine Embroidery Basics and Supplies(Post)I have been embroidering by machine for just a short time and I am LOVING it. However, there is a slight learning curve for those of us that have never done it before. This can be somewhat overwhelmi ...
A Few of My Favorite Hacks(Post)Like many quilters I prefer spending my money on good fabric, precut kits and quality thread. These are some of my hacks that save more of my budget for that goal.I am sure you have seen t ...
A Few Of My Favorite Things(Post)I still have that catchy tune from the movie A Sound of Music stuck in my head, so I thought it might be fun to start a sewing & quilting themed list of A Few of My Favorite Things. These are in no p ...
Sewing in the Summer with Kids(Post)Let's hear it for the summer months! School is out. Vacations are planned. Family trips to the pool several times a week. Picnics and play in the park. Lazy days and movie nights are upon us. And the ...