In nearly two years at Stitch This! we’ve put together quite a few quilting tutorials (see a roundup of 52 of them here). But we’ve yet to share one massive network of helpful, clever, eye-opening tutes from a group of true pros: our exceptionally talented authors!

From how-to-make-a-quilt basics to smart ideas for specific projects, you’re about to enjoy plenty of lightbulb moments. Click though to see each designer’s take on a technique; then follow them via email, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. Keep in touch! And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to Stitch This! for alerts to more tutorial roundups in the future.

QUILT TUTORIALS: BASIC TECHNIQUES

	Pre-Wash or Not? Quilting’s Perennial Question Authors: Darra Williamson (Cuddle Me Quick, A Year in the Life of Sunbonnet Sue) and Jennifer Rounds (A Dozen Roses) Blog: See How We Sew
	Choosing Fabrics for a Quilt 101 Author: Amy Smart (Fabulously Fast Quilts—coming April 2014) Blog: Diary of a Quilter
	How to Square Up Fabric Author: Amy Ellis (Modern Neutrals, Modern Basics, Modern Basics II) Blog: Amy’s Creative Side Podcast: The Quiltcast
	Adding (Not Wavy!) Borders to Quilts Author: Cheryl Brown (Quilt Batik!) Blog: Quilter Chic
	How to Sew Mitered Corners Author: Nancy Mahoney (see all of Nancy’s books) Blog: Nancy Mahoney
	Tips for a Quick Quilt Label Author: Cheryl Lynch (Sew Embellished!, ¡Quilt Fiesta!) Blog: Cheryl Lynch Quilts
	How to Make a Pieced Quilt Back Author: Julie Herman (Skip the Borders) Blog: Jaybird Quilts
	Tying a Quilter’s Knot—the Video! Author: Rebecca Silbaugh (Seamingly Scrappy) Blog: Ruby Blue Quilting Studio

QUILT TUTORIALS: TECHNIQUES FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS

	Scrap-Busting String-Block Tutorial Author: Stephanie Dunphy (Uncommonly Corduroy) Blog: Loft Creations
	Easiest Way to Sew Chevrons Author: Cindy Lammon (Simply Modern Christmas, Flowers All Around, Flower Pots, Gathered from the Garden) Blog: Hyacinth Quilt Designs
	How to Make (and Use) Bias Tape Author: Jill Finley (Home Sweet Quilt) Blog: Jillily Studio
	How to Sew a Zipper into a Pillow Author: Katy Jones (25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks, 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks Volume 2) Blog: Monkey Do

	Free-Motion Quilting: Baptist Fan Pattern Author: Elizabeth Dackson (Becoming a Confident Quilter) Blog: Don’t Call Me Betsy
	60-Degree Quilt Tutorial Author: Kim Brackett (Scrap Quilting, Strip by Strip, Scrap-Basket Beauties, Scrap-Basket Sensations, Scrap-Basket Surprises) Blog: Magnolia Bay Quilts

For more quilting how-tos, visit our How to Quilt page.

Which author has given you a lightbulb moment? Tell us in the comments!