Since my Storm at Sea quilt is made of batik fabric, I thought I would explain the difference between batik fabric and regular fabric. First, batik fabric is typically 100% cotton. It is usually a little bit thinner and lighter in weight than regular cotton fabric. This makes it great for spring/summer quilts. Batik fabric …
I decided to take a trip to my favorite local fabric store earlier this week. I was looking for some fabric for my next quilt (details coming soon!) and as usual, I ended up with more fabric for my ever growing stash. Almost all quilters have a fabric stash and I am no exception. If …
Batting is like the middle child of a quilt sandwich - outshined by the top and hidden by the backing, usually forgotten. But batting is a very important part of the quilt! It is what gives the quilt structure and warm. It is quite literally the heart of the quilt. There are many types of …
I am a huge fan of shopping for my fabric online. Don't get me wrong, I love a good trip to the quilt store. However, my local quilt shop is about 45 minutes away from my home so frequently (and much to my husband's joy) I purchase my fabric and notions online. Below are some …
Girl Gone Quilting 