Fabric guides, sewing tips, and quilting know-how from the Bee’s Quilt Shop and Studio team in St. Augustine, FL, sharing 75 years of combined sewing and quilting experience with stitchers of every skill level.
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100% Cotton Fabric: Why It Matters and How to Tell Pure Cotton From Blends
Read Article: 100% Cotton Fabric: Why It Matters and How to Tell Pure Cotton From Blends Quick answer: 100% cotton fabric means every fiber in the weave comes from the cotton plant with no polyester,…
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Fuzzy Fabric: A Guide to Fleece, Sherpa, Minky, and Other Textured Materials
Read Article: Fuzzy Fabric: A Guide to Fleece, Sherpa, Minky, and Other Textured Materials Quick answer: Fuzzy fabric is any material with a soft, raised texture created by a brushed finish, a looped…
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Glitter Fabric: Types, Uses, and How to Sew It Without Making a Mess
Read Article: Glitter Fabric: Types, Uses, and How to Sew It Without Making a Mess Quick answer: Glitter fabric is a base material, usually tulle, mesh, or a lightweight knit, coated with fine glitter…
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See-Through Fabric: Types, Uses, and How to Work With Sheer Materials
Read Article: See-Through Fabric: Types, Uses, and How to Work With Sheer Materials Quick answer: See-through fabric gets its translucency from a combination of fine fibers and a loose or open weave,…
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Cotton Fabric by the Yard: How to Choose the Right Weight and Weave
Read Article: Cotton Fabric by the Yard: How to Choose the Right Weight and WeaveQuick answer: To choose the right weight and weave when buying cotton fabric by the yard, start with your project…
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Neoprene Fabric: What It Is, How It Feels, and What It Is Used For
Read Article: Neoprene Fabric: What It Is, How It Feels, and What It Is Used ForQuick answer: Neoprene fabric is a soft, spongy synthetic rubber material, often laminated to a layer of jersey or knit…