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Quilt Show Themes and Ideas
Browse quilt show theme ideas by category, from nature and heritage to color and scraps, plus tips for choosing a theme and writing clear challenge rules.
Quilting & Textile Crafts
Quilt Culture & Business
Quilt history, shows, barn quilts and longarm quilting as a business.
Hanging a Barn Quilt
How to hang a barn quilt on wood, metal, vinyl or brick, with tools, screw and hole guidance, weights by size, safety tips and indoor options.
Longarm Quilting Business Plan
Learn what to put in a longarm quilting business plan, from services, startup costs and pricing methods to marketing, work orders and tracking your income.
The 1933 World's Fair Quilt Contest
The Sears National Quilt Contest at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair drew thousands of entries and lasting debate. Learn how it worked and why it still matters.
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