Love to machine quilt, but find that you tire easily while holding your quilt under the needle? Finish projects without the fatigue! In this Quilt & Sew Tips episode brought to you by Annie's Creative Studio, quilting expert Debby Brown highlights a number of tools to help you hold your ...
I thought it would be helpful to discuss how I make a quilting plan, using examples of some of my previous quilts. Then it will make more sense when I write about machine quilting for the next installment ofColor Weave. For those of you NOT doing the quilt along, this info is still ...
Cut and Prepare Binding Strips: Use fabric that complements your quilt to cut binding strips. Fold and press them into double-fold bias strips for durability. Attaching the Binding: Sew the binding to the front of the quilt first, then fold it over to the back and sew it in place by ha...
Quilting:Quilting cotton will be used for quilts. This is a personal choice, but I like to make the quilt with unwashed fabric. Quilt and bind it and then wash the whole thing. My reason is that when I buy quilting cotton it is usually in small cuts so washing it ahead of time caus...
Learn how to quilt on a home sewing machine with our complete guide to machine quilting for beginners. A step-by-step guide.
Want to create a beautiful quilt showcasing unique scraps of fabric you’ve collected over the years? Check out our guide to get started.
Basting or tacking can give you the ability to move around with your quilt, without having to worry about whether it is going to fall apart every time you move it! How to Tie a Quilt The alternative to hand or machine quilting is to tie your quilt. Tying is a simple, yet very effect...
Quilting represents the process of sewing two or multiple layers of fabric together in order to create a thicker padded material, often to make a quilt or a quilted garment. Usually, quilting is made with three layers. The first layer is the top fabric or quilt top, insulating material or ...
How To Frame a mini quilt must-see littlebinding hack! TOP TIP: If you're new to quilting, this guide onhow to make a quilt for beginnersis super helpful. Check it out! How To Make Straight Grain Binding First things first. While you might know the binding can be cut either on the...
If you're more experienced, you'll enjoy the techniques featured in our intermediate quilting classes. A sampling of class topics available online and on DVD include: How to make a quilt from start to finish. How to assemble your quilt sandwich with machine quilting. How to make a ...