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Discover the key differences between regular and quilting needles. Learn how universal needles are perfect for everyday sewing, while quilting needles expertly handle multiple quilt layers.

If you've ever found yourself scratching your head over the difference between piecing threads and quilting threads, don't worry – you're not alone. It can be a bit confusing at first, but I'm here to help.

I LOVE this quilt pattern - so beginner friendly and a superb use of colour using their Colour Wall range.

So, why CAN'T you use a normal ruler or a tape measure for your patchwork and quilting? It's a valid question, particularly when in the origins of patchwork, everything was done with paper templates.

There are three quilting rulers that I recommend to every beginner, although you don't need to get them all straight away.