two things: first, you may want to start with what I think is the simplest way - that is straight-line quilting. In other words, simply sew straight lines either vertically (like in this tutorial) or horizontally, or on a diagonal, that's so pretty too!
You can choose from different ways to quilt the layers of your quilt sandwich together including straight line quilting, following the patchwork patterns with quilting, quilting with an overall pattern, or finding a way that suits you best. Which type of quilting you pick depends on your personal...
How do you keep a straight line when quilting? A walking foot helps a lot, so if you've got it, always use it when quilting. It grabs your quilt from both the top and the bottom sides, feeding the layers evenly through the stitching area - no slipping! Oh, and this is the simple...
Straight pins Safety pins Seam ripper Iron To make it even easier, you can start with a Fiskars beginner quilting set that contains many of the above listed tools. Step 3 Prewash your fabric. This is sort of an "optional" step - but it's one I live by. Prewashing your fabric does ...
I prefer to straight-line quilt it instead. The first step to machine quilting is to make a quilt sandwich. I’ve found the best way to do this is on the floor (I’ve also used my design wall before for smaller quilts). Begin by laying out your quilt backing on the floor, the ...
Step 5: Quilting the Layers This step is where texture and depth are added to your quilt, making it truly three-dimensional. Choose a Quilting Pattern: Deciding on a pattern depends on your skill level. Straight-line quilting is an excellent start for beginners, while experienced quilters migh...
As an advanced quilter, you've mastered the basics and are ready to push the boundaries of your creativity. You're designing your own quilt blocks, drafting patterns, and experimenting with dyeing fabrics. Your quilts are precise, with straight edges and true right angles. You're exploring ad...
Once the quilting is complete it’s necessary to trim away the excess backing and batting before binding the quilt. This is called squaring up a quilt; it is the process of creating 90-degree angles at all corners of the quilt and consistent straight edges between the corners. What happens...
After you’ve made your quilt sandwich, you are ready to create the quilting lines with your sewing machine. For most of my own quilt tops, I prefer straight-line quilting. I quilt straight lines 1″ apart. I use a walking foot on my sewing machine. Do not try to do this without ...
Step 10: How to Do Straight and Seed Stitches 2 More Images These are similar to running stitch - you're just not following a line! The placement is normally very random. Straight stitches can vary in length and are wonderful for filling in areas with loads of texture. Seed stitches are...