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Quilt a large top on your domestic machine by dividing it into sections. Free quilting tutorial

Here is a link to the quilt I am working on in the video: https://quilters-candy-box.myshopify.com/products/wishing-well-pdfSee what tools I use for Hand Qui...

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The mini quilt is finished.  It's big brother is half way there, but I'm ready to show you how I did it, and how you can, too! Now, thi...

Learn to do cross hatch quilting on your home sewing machine with this step by step tutorial which includes a video demonstration.

Straight-line quilting is my favorite way to do my own quilting! It's so easy and has quite the striking finish! It's perfect for giving your quilt vintage-look, crinkly texture, and a hint of modern. Let's jump right in! . The quilt shown above is Mountain Horizon. The pattern can be found here.  Materials needed: a b

Machine quilting takes practice, but it's much faster than hand quilting and I love the look when it's finished. It's probably a good idea ...

When I went to Quiltcon in February, I discovered a new type of quilting called Matchsticking. It might not be new, but it is new to me! Matchstick quilting on one of the quilts hanging at Quiltcon 2015 I fell in love with this technique, so I cornered Jacquie Gering, the Chairperson of the Modern Quilt Guild, to tell me how it is done. She gave me some great tips, including telling me to just go home and try it! That is just what I did. If you want to try it, here are some tips to get you started. The first thing I did was use a ruler and a chalk marker to draw straight lines 2.5″ apart. I sewed on those lines, then I drew lines in the exact center of those lines and sewed over them. On both of these steps, I started in the center and worked my way out. It’s pretty important to get these first lines as straight as possible or your whole design will be off. I asked some matchstick quilting experts (AKA people that had done it more than once) why you can’t just start from one side and then keep sewing lines really close together. Each of them said that it is impossible to get straight lines that way. The only way to keep the lines straight is to start with drawn lines and keep sewing lines in between the lines. Every time you sew a set of lines, cut the distance in between those two lines in half, and sew another line. I did always start in the middle of my piece and work out. At this point, however, I didn’t draw the lines on anymore; I just used the edge of my foot as the guide. But, I started to get worried. To me, this still looked like Straight line quilting, not Matchsticking. When I split that last line in two, the matchsticking emerged! Isn’t it cool ?!?! I used several different thread colors, weights and types of thread to add interest. For this piece, I used Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Blendables®, Sulky 12 wt. Cotton, Sulky PolyLite™, and Sulky Metallic thread. The fabric I used is Amy Barickman’s Crossroads Denim. At one point in my sewing, I started to wonder, what makes it Matchstick quilting vs. Straight Line or Echo quilting? I decided in was 1/4″. If the space between the lines is 1/4″ or more, it is Straight line or Echo Quilting. Under that, it’s Matchstick. (Disclaimer: This is not a scientific study, it’s just my opinion) I made two large rectangles with matchstick quilting, but wanted to go one step further on my second piece, so I added a tight zigzag with Sulky 30 wt. Blendables Thread in Granite. I am in love with this technique. I can see using this for so many projects. This particular piece, I am going to make into a computer bag for my new computer (tutorial to come, I promise!). What do you think of Matchsticking? Have you tried it? will you try it? Let me know in the comments below! Happy Sewing!

See my second post on Graffitti Quilting here! Some of you were wondering how I decided which free motion quilting patterns to use, and when, while quilting my "Dyed" quilt . I thought I'd do a few posts on how to create an "improv" or "graffiti" quilted background fi

Christian Tamez illustrates the basics of making a rag quilt. Watch as he explains how to sandwich each square of fabric and batting and shows how to sew the...

If you're impatient for Spring to arrive, this creative quilting project is just for you. This beautiful and bright quilted tablemat is made uding both free

Old Maid's Puzzle Quilt Block and Quilting Tutorial Old Maid's Puzzle Quilt Block 12" 4 blocks 60"  x 88" Finished - Free Quilt Pattern Fabric Cutting Chart DOWNLOAD FREE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION ON YOUTUBE ACCUQUILT - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Happy quilting! Carol

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Learn practical tips and tricks to help you master straight-line quilting a double cross hatch pattern with this beginner quilting tutorial

Big Stitch Quilting by Charlotte Noll I have been machine quilting for many years.  My first quilts were hand quilted.  When I had children, it was too time consuming so I purchased a sewing machine with free motion capabilities and never looked back. As a member of the South Florida Modern Quilt Guild I have learned s

A few people asked me for more information on how I quilted my “Geese in the Forest Quilt”, so I thought it would be easiest to do a little tutorial.  I drew my method out on pap…

Tutorial for marking and quilting a cross hatch design on quilts.

My Fabulous sister Jeanne came for the weekend. She was our program at our quilt guild. She taught us some really great quilting tips that ...