Labyrinth quilt patterns are the new design you may want to try. In this post, we've pulled together 15 free patterns to inspire your next project.
Great Tutorial for Beginners – Larger Stitches Show Best! Most quilters, whether they hand quilt or not, deeply appreciate the fine quilts produced by those who do. There’s just something about hand quilting that makes quilts stand out over their machine-quilted counterparts. Quality hand quilting is all about the stitch size and how even the …
Top 10 tips for slow stitching quilts.I love slow stitching it's very relaxing. I try to include a little in everything I do
tutorial on joining the ends of quilt binding
Labyrinth quilt patterns are the new design you may want to try. In this post, we've pulled together 15 free patterns to inspire your next project.
Want to try sashing a quilt? Get some inspiration for quilt sashing in this post and make your own now.
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. Are you scared of sewing with curves? Have no fear! Today I am sharing a few tips and tricks that have been helpful for me. Give this post a read and try out the Sunroom Quilt Pattern. The quilt pattern above is The Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern . 1. Sew slow. It's tempting to put the pedal to the metal when you're comfortable sewing, but with curves it's all about slow sewing. You want to take your time and ease that curve slowly through the machine. 2. Needle Down. I set my machine in the needle down position when I sew. That means every time I lift my foot off the pedal the machine stops with the needle down. This helps to hold all the layers in place so that I can lift the presser foot and adjust around the curve. This will help you make that curve nice and smooth. Every few stitches, I raise the foot and turn the fabric slightly around the curve. 3. Pin, Pin, Pin!! Don't be stingy with those pins. As you pin your curved pieces together make sure you pin all the way around that curve to the very end. I also find it most helpful to start in the middle, work my way to one end, back to the middle and to the other end. 4. Steam Iron. I personally find that using steam is helpful. First of all it helps work out all those wrinkles from the pins so you can see if there are any puckers. Second, I think it helps ease out any accidental puckers if there are any. This is simply personal preference. I know there are mixed opinions on using a steam iron while quilting. I make sure not to pull or stretch the fabric too much since the steam will cause that to happen on it's own a little. 5. Tailor's Clapper! Alright this might be a new tool you haven't heard of before. I use this handmade clapper from Lamb and Loom. It makes such a difference to me! When I'm ready to press I open the seam, press and then quickly place the clapper over the seam and let it sit while I move on to the next piece. Then I repeat that process. The clapper helps to hold the heat on the seam and really make it crisp! I'm hooked on my clapper. The pattern above makes great practice - The Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern. If you feel like you can conquer the curves try out the Sunroom Quilt Pattern. This pattern was my first attempt at sewing curves. You can do this! You have all the skills you need now. Good luck! Here are some additional blog posts you might enjoy: Sewing with Triangles Quilting Curves Making Half-Square Triangles The quilt pattern above is The Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern.
Tutorial: Jacob's Ladder quilt block tutorial for beginners
Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark! How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2
Timna Tarr started quilting 20 years ago and is now a proficient quilt designer and artist who explores her art by working in series.
Today I'm here to shade the Mod Dreams cover quilt, along with more about the design process, and the quilt pattern! Mod Dreams is the latest pattern to join the Cotton and Joy family and it is perfect for quilters trying curved piecing for the first time or curve enthusiasts! Mod Dreams Quilt Pattern I first designed
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. Quilt pictured here is the Playroom Quilt Pattern. Sometimes our furry friends get a little too excited and
Looking for something interesting to quilt on? Try these bear paw quilt patterns we've collected in this post.
Optical illusions are surely fascinating and amazing. Here are some optical illusion quilt pattern you can try as your next quilting project.
How to Sew a Quilt Coat or patchwork jacket. A full diy tutorial with pattern suggestion, sewing tips, outfit ideas, tools to use, total cost,
So, if you've been wanting to try big stitch quilt binding, consider trying this unique alternative to machine binding.
Learn how to quilt on a regular sewing machine with this beginner friendly tutorial. Tip and tricks for quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
Learning how to tie a quilt is a great way to give some hand quilted charm to your projects. Continue reading for 6 fun ways to try it out!
Learn about something new — binding fabric by Suzy Quilts that is the exact size to create a beautiful design on your quilt front and back!
Full instructions for an hourglass quilt block, complete with step-by-step pictures, video tutorial and printable cutting chart.
Once I read Wendy Butler Berns' article about how to make picture quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine, I knew I had to give her technique a try.
Learn how to make a wholecloth quilt with this step-by-step photo tutorial that includes tips for Kantha-style stitching!
Adding embellishments to your quilts is a great way to add interest and texture to your quilts. Learn 9 ways you can embellish your quilts
Free-motion quilting is a technique where you can use your sewing machine to stitch designs onto your quilt without using a stencil or a pattern. This allows you to create custom and unique designs…
Straight line quilting is a great beginner quilting technique, but there's a right way and a wrong way. Continue reading to see if you are doing it right!
The quilt as you go method (QAYG) simplifies quilting for beginners because it's an easy way to quilt by machine. Ideal for beginners.
Learn about what Lutradur is and some tips for using it on your next quilting projects in this video from National Quilters Circle
Aka to make one of these….Firstly an apology – sorry to those people I promised this tute to weeks ago!- What can I say… I’ve been busy sewing & enjoying a lovely Chris…
Learn how to make a wholecloth quilt with this step-by-step photo tutorial that includes tips for Kantha-style stitching!
What is quilt backing? Designing quilt backs is a creative opportunity not to miss. Try creating an individual, modern design for your next quilt back.
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Straight line quilting is a great beginner quilting technique, but there's a right way and a wrong way. Continue reading to see if you are doing it right!
Did this a while ago but was never really happy with it so it went no further. More recently I had another go, but I still wasn&...
Admins have been working behind the scenes trying to make this Section 6 more palatable to everyone. It is such a large section with 21 blocks! We don't want anyone to be overwhelmed with the amount of work in this section. You, of course, can take the information from the TOC and work through at your own pace, but we have decided to break it down into three more manageable sections. So take your time and enoy! Tutorials for each section will be released over the next three months as follows: Section 6 Left...9 blocks.... June 1. Nurses Cross ... 8in Pinwheel with 1 border ... 6in Bordered Square-in-a-Square Hourglass ... 5in Court House Step ... 4in and make five (5) Square-in-a-Square ... 3in Section 6 Center....5 block.... July 6 Pinwheel no border ... 4in Court House Steps ... 4in Square-in-a-Square ... 4in Hourglass with border .... Square-in-a-Square ... 3in Section 6 Right.....7 blocks.... August 3 Indian Hatchet ... 6in Pinwheel with 1 border ... 6in Courthouse Steps with 3 borders ... 5in Bordered Square-in-a-Square ... 5in Square-in-a-Square ... 3in and Two (2) Square-in-a-Square ... 4in
Does it seem like everyone you know is having a baby this year or is it just my friends? I don't even think it's because we're also having a baby that it seems like there is a baby boom in 2015. Lots of babies means lots of handmade gifts. I've been trying to work ahead on qui
Once I read Wendy Butler Berns' article about how to make picture quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine, I knew I had to give her technique a try.
Instructions on how to make a whole cloth quilt- a quick and easy yet super satisfying project !
Straight line quilting is a great beginner quilting technique, but there's a right way and a wrong way. Continue reading to see if you are doing it right!
