Machine Quilting Tips One: Use a Walking Foot Two: Start with Something Small Three: Test your Stitches First Four: Use the Right Needle Five: Baste Your Layers Well How to Quilt on a Home Sewing Machine Step One: Make a Sandwich Step Two: Mark the Fabric Step Three: Quilt You can fin...
A straight stitch is the easiest and fastest way to stitch your applique edges, but since it does not cover the edges, they will fray quicker, especially when laundered. It does, however, add some special charm to the project, close to the scrappy quilt technique. Straight-stitched applique ...
Zig zag quilting is an easy way to quilt up your quilts using a walking foot and your own home sewing machine. Zig zag walking foot quilting has the most amazing quilting texture and looks like you put in a lot more effort than you did. It’s a simple walking foot quilting technique ...
How Do You Quilt with a Sewing Machine? Quilting is a beautiful and rewarding craft that allows you to create intricate designs and patterns with fabric. While hand… Sewing Tools What Are the Must-have Tools for Quilting? Quilting is a timeless craft that requires precision, patience, and ...
See how to make a quilt with panels using your home sewing machine.Noquilting hoop,nolongarm,nofancy equipment. If I can do it, you can do it too! (And see where I hung it!) Because sometimes, you just want something pretty to look at. A picture on your wall, or door. And that...
Layer your “quilt sandwich,” first with the quilt backing fabric (not the pillow sham backing fabric), then with the cotton batting, and finally with the velveteen fabric on top. Using your preferred basting technique, baste the layers together. If you’re new to sewing, I love using bas...
The exact configuration of these elements varies a good deal with the different sewing machine brands, but they all work on a similar idea. The electric motor connects to a drive wheel by way of a drive belt. The drive wheel rotates the long upper drive shaft, which connects to several ...
There is a very simple criterion when selecting fabric for sewing patchwork or quilts – choose fabric with the same type, weight and care instructions. Other than that it is your choice. Decide on the size of your square fabric pieces. Decide on the size of your blanket. Then calculate ...
When you come to a corner, sew in a straight line until you are about ¼" away from the end. Pivot the quilt so that you finish stitching at a 45 degree angle to your seam. Remove the quilt from the machine and fold over the binding. Begin sewing again from the top of the new...
Now that you already have an idea on how to choose your quilt colors and how to choose your quilting threads, you can start sewing. Next week we'll give you some tips on how to find time to sew for busy individuals. Formore information on sewing threads, types of thread, and when to...