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WOF (short for Width of Fabric) is one of those sewing terms that can feel mysterious when you’re just starting out. Let’s walk through what it means, why it matters, and how you use it in your quilting.

Feeling lost in the needle aisle? I get it! When you're first starting out, the sheer number of sewing machine needles on the market can be completely overwhelming. Universal? Topstitch? Denim? What's the difference, and which ones do you really need?

A few weeks ago I met the lady who introduced rotary cutters to the quilting world in this country and she said it was very hard work to persuade everyone that rotary cutters are FAR better than scissors when you’re cutting up fabric for your patchwork.

Do you have a small sewing space? Or maybe your only cutting mat is a teeny-tiny one and you’re wondering how on earth you’re supposed to cut big pieces of fabric on it?

Even I sometimes work in a small space when filming videos for my Quilt With Kim YouTube channel, so I know exactly how tricky it feels at first. But don’t worry; with a few simple tricks, you can cut big fabric pieces on a small mat with confidence.

If you’re new to quilting, you’ll quickly learn that your cutting mat, rotary cutter, and quilting ruler are the three tools you’ll reach for the most. But here’s the thing: there are so many different cutting mats out there that choosing one can feel ultra confusing. So, let me save you the guesswork.