Hand Quilting = Thin Batting
Make your quilting life easier by choosing a low-loft batting if you plan to do your quilting by hand.

Scrappy Quilt Tip
If you are having trouble with fabric placement in a scrap quilt, try placing your cut pieces into a brown paper bag. Pull out the pieces from the bag without peeking and use whatever comes up next. You may come up with some odd combinations, but they should look great when the quilt is completed.

Fabric Choices
Just about any type of fabric can be used in a quilt, but if you are just getting started, you will want to stick with a good quality 100% cotton fabric. Avoid fabrics that are too thin--they will easily stretch out of shape.

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