Women's Encyclopedia is a collection of quilts by Galla Grotto, based on cultural traditions throughout the world.

Since leaves are such a popular quilting motif, I thought we might explore some more designs, using more leaves.

I think you know the way to get really good at something. Practice EVERYDAY. It's what will develop that all-important muscle memory.

t the AQS show I noticed so many intricately pieced quilts. These intricate quilts must have taken months or maybe even years to complete.

Here are tips for the 5 classic free motion designs on our Watch and Learn Show from August.

Sharing the the PAQA-S 2022 Exhibit from Raleigh, NC. PAQA-S promotes innovative art quilts, art cloth, and art garments.

As promised, we'll learn some more easy echo designs. Starting with a leaf shape and an arc. These make great all-over designs!

Last time, we took our grid work to a new level. It's time for more grid designs! Using the remaining two basic shapes.

We got started with the spiral, hook or swirl shape. This week we will talk about another kind of spiral. I call it the backtrack spiral.

I sure hope you have learned a thing or two along the way with this series. If you just joined us, start from the beginning.

These three vintage baby quilts were tops rescued and finished with quilting by HQ educators . They are hanging in the gallery right now.

It's great fun to quilt on a grid. Use the basic shapes you know to create beautiful new grid designs that will work on all your quilts!

Spring has sprung. The grass is riz. I wonder where the flowers is? – Author Unknown The time of year has come when we get out into the garden. To […]

There's a secret to quilting curves. Well, the secret really applies to all quilting shapes, but it works especially well on curves.

Since leaves are such a popular quilting motif, I thought we might explore some more designs, using more leaves.

I think you know the way to get really good at something. Practice EVERYDAY. It's what will develop that all-important muscle memory.

Today on the Handi Quilter blog, we’re excited to share a list of July 4th quilt ideas from our community members! We asked community members to share their July 4th […]

Continuing the series on free motion quilting for beginners, this week we will explore the S shape. Remember the letter S from kindergarten?

As promised, we'll learn some more easy echo designs. Starting with a leaf shape and an arc. These make great all-over designs!

There's a new display in the Handi Quilter Gallery, Round Robin quilts created by members of the Quilt Your Desire inspiration squad.

Since leaves are such a popular quilting motif, I thought we might explore some more designs, using more leaves.

Now that you know how to complete a continuous curve design, it's time to level up our grid work. And it will be simple to do!

by Mary Beth Krapil Here in North America it is still Autumn, although some regions might question that, as they experience snow and freezing temperatures. Winter is coming quickly; but […]

Welcome new quilters! to the Handi Quilter family. Follow along with our series on Free Motion Quilting for Beginners.