Have you finished your quilt top and you’re trying to figure out how to quilt it? This article is focused on quilting your quilt on your home sewing machine. Let’s look at the ways you can easily quilt your top at home. 5 Ways to Quilt your Quilt Top Stitch in the Ditch The easiest […]
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Have you finished your quilt top and you’re getting ready to quilt it on your home machine or send it to a long arm quilter? Do you know what you need to do to get your quilt ready? Let me help you with this critical step. How to Get your Quilt Top Ready for Quilting
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Are you ready to get started quilting? Are you unsure what you need to get started? Are you overwhelmed by all the things? Let me help you get started by purchasing only what you need to get going. Get Started Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide Congratulations on making the decision to learn to quilt. I know
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Are you a quilter who finds yourself dreaming of owning a long arm machine? Do you have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? Do you think you could make a living quilting? Let’s talk about it. Is a Long Arm Machine Right For You: Key Considerations Owning a long arm machine is a big deal. Between
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Have you thought about hiring a long arm quilter, but aren’t sure how to find one or how much it will cost. Keep reading for all the details. Hiring a Long Arm Quilter Will Save you More Than Time Let me start by saying that pushing a quilt sandwich through a sewing machine is hard
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Top Threads for Piecing and Quilting Piecing Threads For piecing or patchwork, I recommend a 50 weight (wt), 100% cotton thread. There are three brands I recommend. My favourite piecing thread is Aurifil from Italy. Be aware that this thread can be linty, so you will have to clean under your needle plate more frequently,
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Do you sometimes end up with blocks that are not quite square and could even be considered skewed? It happens, but there are ways to avoid the dreaded block skewing. Let me help you. Transform your Quilts: Insider Tips on Pressing Fabric Ironing According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of ironing is “the activity
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Do you know if you should be oiling your sewing machine on a regular basis? No? Let me help you with that. Sewing machines don’t always need to be oiled, so please don’t assume that this is the case with your machine. Always refer to your manual. Should you Oil your Sewing Machine? Modern Machines
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Purchasing a sewing machine is an investment no matter how much you spend. Taking care of it is tantamount in getting the best performance out of it. Follow my 5 Easy Steps for Sewing Machine TLC and show your machine some love today. 5 Easy Steps for Sewing Machine TLC Cleaning It is important that
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I can’t tell you how important it is to use the correct bobbin in your sewing machine. Lots of bobbins look the same, but are not the same. Using the wrong bobbin can sometimes result in damage to your machine and/or poor sewing results. Avoid Sewing Machine Disaster: Use the Right Bobbin for your Machine
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