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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Sublimation Fabric: What Works, What Does Not, and How to Get the Best Results
Read Article: Sublimation Fabric: What Works, What Does Not, and How to Get the Best Results Quick answer: Sublimation fabric needs a high polyester content, ideally 100%, because sublimation dye turns to gas under heat…
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Ripstop Fabric: What Makes It Tear-Resistant and When to Use It
Read Article: Ripstop Fabric: What Makes It Tear-Resistant and When to Use It Quick answer: Ripstop fabric resists tearing thanks to thicker reinforcement threads woven into the fabric at regular intervals, forming…
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Interlock Knit Fabric: What It Is, How It Differs From Jersey, and What to Make With It
Read Article: Interlock Knit Fabric: What It Is, How It Differs From Jersey, and What to Make With It Quick answer: Interlock knit fabric is a double knit made by interlocking two layers of stitches on two sets…
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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…