Machine Quilting Quick Tips and more
Happy Monday, Quilters! Today: a machine quilting quick tip-barefoot is best! Have you ever heard of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson? He was a famous American baseball player who doffed his cleats because they gave him blisters–earning him his famous moniker. What about the Barefoot Running craze? Though scientific research has yet to…
Batting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today’s topIc: Understanding quilt batting for better quilts. I know it doesn’t seem like an exciting topic. However, if you’ve ever been disappointed by the look or feel of your quilt, you’ll realize the importance of the middle quilt layer! Manufacturing Process All batting begins as individual fibers of cotton, wool, polyester,…
All and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we are going to learn how to machine quilt a turkey pattern and discuss a few tips for creating better quilting stitches. Be sure to read to the end to see how YOU can receive FREE Tom the Turkey stationery! Tom the Turkey This tutorial was created for BERNINA’s We All…
Art and more
Design and more
Happy Halloween, Quilters! Today, we will choose a quilting approach for our quilts. Choosing an approach is the second step in our Quilting Roadmap and the first design decision you need to make. (The first step on the quilting roadmap is to hang and photograph your quilt. (Read more in Just Begin Quilting HERE.) Three…
Machine Quilting Basics and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Begin Quilting. When YOU don’t know where to start–Just start! Many years ago, when my six children were still in grade school, I remember complaining to my Mom about how busy I was. I had so much laundry to do– I didn’t know where to begin. She calmly replied, when you don’t…
Applique and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we will focus on machine quilting applique blocks. It can be challenging–and lead to procrastination! I have finally returned to a project that has lingered way too long…my Boxes and Vines Quilt. Spontaneous Quilt Design I started this applique and pieced quilt nearly ten years ago. The quilt just happened, without…
Machine Quilting and more
T Good Morning, Quilters! Today–a sneak peek at a project I am machine couching. You all know I LOVE thread….but the heaviest weight we can stitch with the thread on top is 12 wt. The needle will not accommodate threads heavier than 12wt. To stitch a heavier thread, you must use a technique called couching.…
Motifs and more
Good Morning, Quilters! It’s time for our annual round-up of machine quilting halloween patterns! Machine quilting shouldn’t be scary, though I know many of us still fear FMQ. One of the ways to overcome this fear is to find a machine quilting motif that is so much fun you can’t resist the urge to try.…
All and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we are going to learn how to quilt a cactus! This pattern was designed by Lisa Giesfeldt. Lisa is an award-winning quilter who has volunteered to share some of her original motifs with us! I know you will find her quilts and her story very inspiring! (She can not see most…
