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Custom quilting gives you the freedom to make every section of a quilt unique—but keeping your designs organized and positioned exactly where you want them can sometimes be the challenging part. In Feature Friday 2026 Episode 32, Aubrey walks through several Butler tools that can make custom quilting easier, including pattern tags, margin adjustments, and custom quilting techniques. These may seem like small features, but they can make a big difference when you're working wit