October 3, 2025

Let’s talk about the one thing no one wants to deal with mid-project or mid-retreat: a cranky sewing machine.We’ve all been there: you’re in the zone, fabric flying, tea steaming, and suddenly your machine lets out a noise that sounds like it’s dying a slow, dramatic death. Tension’s off. Bobbin’s jamming. Your stitch line is

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September 18, 2025

A guide for quilters who want to have the best time at their next quilting retreatWhether it’s your first retreat or your tenth, there are some must-haves you don’t want to forget. So you’re going on a quilting retreat? Fabulous. When you think of must-have’s you’re probably thinking: Machine—check Fabric—check Good intentions—double checkThose are more

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August 28, 2025

Quilting is more fun with friends. But did you know that there are more ways to quilt with friends than simply going to a retreat? (But you should definitely still go to a retreat because they’re amazing… What about our Bar Harbor retreat?)Introducing… Group quilts.It’s always good to mix things up… Heaven forbid the hobby

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August 7, 2025

What’s the number one reason that beginner quilters often give up before they start? That moment where they’re standing in front of a wall of gorgeous fabric and having no clue where to even begin putting fabrics together. Cue… Focus fabric.When it comes to choosing fabric for your quilting project, new quilters often get stuck

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July 31, 2025

So, you have a quilting retreat coming up. In our experience, there are a few things that most people tend to forget. Don’t let this be you.There’s nothing quite like the buzz of getting ready for a quilting retreat. You’re thinking about fabric choices, what projects you’ll bring, and catching up with friends who love

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October 12, 2023

New class just added – Jelly Roll Rug!Join Anny Seavey here at Quiilty Biird on Sunday October 22nd and Monday October 23rd to learn the techniques along with her tips and tricks for making your own Jelly Roll Rug.Check it out here: https://quiiltybiird.com/jelly-roll-rug/Also, some of Quiilty Biird’s other classes have had price cuts! Check out the

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