This helpful guide features a tutorial from the Sewing Korner on What are the Different Types and Styles of Quilting.
When it comes to the best thread for quilting, how do you choose? There are a lot of decisions to make and factors to consider. There's also the issue of whether you are looking for thread for machine quilting or hand quilting. Many of these thread tips are helpful for any sort of sewing, so keep this handy for your non-quilting sewing projects, too! The best threading for quilting is generally a cotton or polyester-cotton blend. Avoid cheaper polyester threads as they are more likely to break or snap over time. The weight of your thread depends on your fabric and pattern. Thicker fabrics or quilts with more layers of fabric need a thicker weight (or stronger) thread. First, we will discuss thread in general, looking at the terms associated with thread and how it's measured. Then we will go into the common thread materials each thread type from which each is made. We will then focus on types of thread you will see when looking at thread spools along with the types of thread that are readily available. Some are great for quilting and some are not as fitting. Finally, we will focus on the best machine quilting threads as well as the best threads for hand quilting. So, start reading and get ready to learn all about thread in relation to quilting and choosing the best threads for your upcoming quilt projects. Table of Contents Thread Basics Thread Material Types of Thread Best Threads for Machine Quilting Best Threads for Hand Quilting Conclusion
Today, I want to talk about quilt marking pens, and how to choose the best ones for every project.
Heather Thomas teaches you all about thread while providing helpful tips and techniques for working with thread.
Embroidery is a beautiful craft which includes different types of stitches. If you are a beginner looking for a tutorial on how to start embroidery with basic stitches, this one may be for you. Here I collected a number of embroidery stitches which is suitable for variety of design patterns. There are different types of […]
Day Two of our Free Motion Quilting Series shows how to practice Waves.
Need a refresher on the different types of seams at your disposal? Or maybe you’re starting out and doing research to better acquaint yourself with your
Learn about the most common dress silhouettes through this guide to help you find the right types that will work best for your body shape.
Quilting Counts! Really, when you think about it, it’s the stitching through the layers that transforms a top into a quilt, so make sure it contributes in full measure to the beauty of your quilt! Elegant & Powerful Straight Lines: Fully integrated and thoughtfully planned quilting enhances and supports the quilt. By integrated, I mean that the quilted stitch design should tell the same story as the quilt’s composition. Strong lines make a very noticeable contribution to the visual impact of a quilt. Lines have the power to direct attention toward or away from its various parts. They can affect the mood of the work by adding movement and excitement or contribute a quieter, mellower feel. For example, horizontal lines commonly create the impression of calm, tranquility and space. Strong vertical lines can give the feeling of importance, drama and height. Diagonals tend to indicate action or forward movement. Tightly angled lines that constantly meet and cross each other give a dynamic, lively effect to the work. The same kind of line, running in different directions, can add interest to the overall quilting pattern. Repeated lines of parallel stitching on traditional quilts often changed direction upon reaching the outside border, thus highlighting the center or the border – or both! Decoding the Magic of Lines: There are three basic qualities of any stitched line; visibility, style and scale. Understanding them lets us easily expand the range of potential designs we can create. Varying each of them opens an endless range of quilting ideas. Melody’s TIP: A great way to test a design before stitching is to draw it onto a piece of clear Duralar™ or Plexiglas™, a piece about 18” by 24”. Mark the edges with tape so you know where to stop from drawing on your quilt top. Place it over your quilt, test patterns directly onto the plastic with a Vis-à-Vis Wet Erase™ pen. This allows you to evaluate how the lines and shapes of your planned quilting design will relate to the pattern of your quilt top In Conclusion…Your quilt top is beautiful – and the quilting is the delicious frosting on the cake! Let the feel of your quilt and your unique artistic interpretation play out in your work. The result? Pure genius!
Learn all about the types of darts in fashion from their placement to their purpose as well as how to sew darts for beginners.
The following post will help in your quest to decide which types of sewing stitches are best for your project.
Heather Thomas teaches you all about thread while providing helpful tips and techniques for working with thread.
Roger Penrose — the English mathematical physicist who shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity — is also famous for something more terrestrial - Penrose Tiling. Here’s a look at the other side of the Nobel laureate:Tile High: Back in the 1970s, Roger Penrose created a set of tiles that could be used to cover an infinite plane in a pattern that never repeats. His work changed our basic understanding of design, showing how infinite variations could be created within a highly ordered environment. Patterns of Penrose
Learn more about fabric types and how to use them for garments and upholstery through this guide. This will help you know your craft better.
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
How to hem almost everything - different types of hems and when to use them.
For beginners, advanced stitchers, and everyone in between, this page is full of hand embroidery stitches everyone should learn.
Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…
Bonjour, Aujourd'hui, je vais vous parler d'une technique que j'ai découvert il y a quelques jours, une technique qui m'a intriguée. De passage à ma mercerie (merci Dominique !), j'ai vu traîner sur le comptoir ce qui deviendra une magnifique écharpe...
It was a time when I didn't even know there were different types of sewing machine needles - I was so lost. I can still clearly picture the irritated expression on my face as I pulled the fabric from the sewing machine for the fourth time. My fabric was
Which stitch is best for sewing jersey knits? Here you’ll learn about the types of stitches for stretch knits on a regular sewing machine.
Within 3 types of pockets there are 8 kinds of pockets that we will look at in this pockets article, and I've linked to sewing tutorials too.
Think about you, quilting. Pair that image with your wildest, most wouldn’t-it-be-amazing dream. What does your marvel of a quilting experience look like? For astronaut Karen Nyberg, her quilting adventure was a literal out-of-this world event: making a quilt block in orbit, on the International Space Station. Wow! Inspiration doesn’t come on a scale much …
Rhythm in art can be categorized into five types:
You may be curious as to what the different types of embroidery out there are...there are a lot! Here's some of the many different styles...
Ladder stitch, its uses and illustrative images showing how to sew these stitches for producing a nearly invisible seam and others beautiful variations
Learn how to do a stitch known as the hidden slip stitch, which is the perfect stitch to use when sewing bindings or doing hand applique.
The Ultimate Clothing Style Guide. Learn about the words, descriptions and ideas about fashion and how to describe the clothing items you need.
Pencil marks on fabric are unsightly and diminish the appearance of the fabric. If you find pencil marks on your clothing, upholstery, tablecloth or any other type of fabric, don’t worry. There is no need to throw out the fabric or just deal with a pencil mark.
This sewing tutorial will help you learn how to hem knit fabric with a serger or sewing machine. I’ve compiled my tried and true tips on hemming knits so that puckered hems and popped stitches are avoided
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
Tip 22 - Cindy shares her strategy for quilting in areas that have puckered.
This tutorial covers everything about how to ruche fabric, from choosing the right material to using different methods of ruching.
