A (Not so) Brief Guide to Free Motion Quilting with Vintage Singer Sewing Machines I'm making a bit of an assumption here that you know WHAT "free motion" quilting is - but a quick definition is the use of...
Quilting Notions: Tools or Toys? Part 3 of 4 7. The Seam Ripper. Indispensable little tool, yes tool. You can do so much with it! Poke the kids when they bother you, poke your spouse when he / she...
HAND QUILTING 101 Please visit Stitches for all your quilting needs Remember to vote on this guide at the bottom of the page - Thanks! Hand quilting is a beautiful, traditional art form that greatly...
EZ2QUILT PRODUCTSHAND QUILTING Hand quilting thread is thicker than regular sewing machine thread. Most hand quilting thread has a Glace` on it, that makes it glide thru the fabric smoother. It is like a...
Should you use a (hoop) frame ? Many people who hand quilt feel in order to get a smooth hand quilted end product, you MUST use a frame. Well, that is NOT TRUE ! It is your choice. If you are hand quilting, a...
1. Is it best to match cotton thread to the cotton fabric? 2. Will polyester thread really tear the fabric in my quilt? 3. Is shrinkage a factor to consider when selecting thread? The number one reason why...
Quilting is the technique used to keep the top, batting (if any) and backing together. When done by a creative, quilt maker, it can take on a whole new dimension! Below are some common ways that quilts are...
Free Quilting Lessons Finding all those wonderful quilt tops on eBay? How about giving them so Colonial Early American Charm by hand quilting them YOURSELF? Never quilted before? Even if you have never sewn...
So many threads! What do I need??? There are so many threads available out there for the great art of quilting that it can get confusing deciding which thread to buy for a particular project.For each thread...
As a quilt teacher, I have had many questions about the best way to quilt a newly purchased or just completed quilt top. And there are many ways! From artsy to traditional, each of these techniques varies with...