Curved piecing can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you master a curved piecing technique, fear will be a thing of the past and you will be on the way to making amazing quilts. Conquering Curved Piecing Common curved piecing blocks include Orange Peel and Drunkard’s Path. They are great to look […]
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If you have ever looked at a quilt and thought it should be hanging in a gallery, you were probably looking at an art quilt. Art quilts are special works of quilting art. The Magic of Art Quilts What is an Art Quilt? An art quilt is a quilt that deviates from traditional blocks and
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Unless you are planning to quilt your quilt on a long arm machine on a frame, you will need to take the time to baste your quilt beforehand. Let’s look at 3 ways you can baste your quilt. How to Baste your Quilts What is Basting? Basting is how you secure all three quilt layers
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If you are not a fan of free motion quilting, or have tried and not succeeded, walking foot quilting might just be the answer you are looking for. Transform your Quilts: Explore Walking Foot Quilting What is a Walking Foot? A walking foot is a large sewing machine presser foot that is installed on your
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Have you ever thought about making a t-shirt quilt. Many people commemorate periods in their lives by repurposing old t-shirts into a fun quilt. Let’s look at how to make a t-shirt quilt. T-Shirt Quilt – Sew Much Fun! What is a T-Shirt Quilt According to The Quilt Show, “t-shirt quilts are made using the
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Free motion quilting is a type of quilting done on both domestic sewing machines as well as long arm machines. It requires some practice to get good at and looks much easier on video than it is. Let’s look at how to get ready to free motion quilt. Get Ready for Free Motion Quilting What
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Do you use chain piecing when you are piecing? This quick method can save you a lot of time and make the piecing process a little easier and less monotonous. Let’s take a look at this great time saver. Chain Piecing: How to Add Efficiency to your Quilting What is Chain Piecing? Chain piecing is
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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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Installing your borders the wrong way can cause havoc. Let me help you avoid these problems. How to Measure and Install Quilt Borders Correctly The Wrong Way I will start by saying that although I have been quilting for 21 years, it was many years before I learned that what I was doing was wrong.
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Do your quilt points never seem to match? Whether it is an actual point or a block coming together, nesting your seams will help make unmatched points a thing of the past. Learn the Art of Nesting and Never Struggle with Bulky Seams Again Let’s face it, even though the Quilt Police are one of
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