Quilting with a sewing machine isn't an impossible task since quilting and sewing machines are mostly similar. The truth is, they are both sewing machines.
Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.
Use this standard quilt size chart to design your next project. It covers all sizes from baby to California King. Size chart is easy to read and printable.
So, you bought a fancy sewing machine with all of the bells and whistles, and you’re determined to learn how to quilt with it. If you’ve never learned how to quilt on a sewing machine before, there’s no need to panic because the process is really much easier than you think. Quilting on a sewing […] Read more...
The 5 Best Machine Quilting books to help you jumpstart your skills and allow you to quilt like a pro on your domestic sewing machine at home!
You only need FOUR things to quilt your own quilt. Yep...that's it!Years ago, I was doing exactly what you're doing; trying to figure out how to quilt the first quilt I had worked so hard to create! I'd come this far...I definitely didn't want to send it off to someone else to finish! The task sounded so daunting. I honestly wasn't sure where to start. I spent hours online digging through resources and even more time on YouTube watching people tell me what to do and the endless supplies that I w
I've taken a lot of pictures of vintage Crazy Quilts, but not very many modern day interpretations. I was especially happy to see 2 contemporary CQ versions at the Arizona Quilters Guild show. All Creatures Large and Small by Gerlinde Hruzek won First Place in the "Other" category. This artist used so many mediums in the making of her quilt: Needlepoint, embroidery, applique, crochet and ribbon work to name a few. The far away picture just does not give justice to how wonderful this quilt really is. The close up shots give a much better visual. Look at the imagination and variety! Someday I would really like to make a Crazy Quilt. (Maybe it's because I'm a little crazy?) These pictures bring wonderful inspiration. I could have stared for hours to visually absorb all there was to see. It almost felt a little bit like an I-Spy quilt. Do you spy 3 cats? Or a fish? Imagination made and quilted by Sheila Groman Sheila wrote "Imagination is a fanciful Crazy Quilt created with applique, standard and silk embroidery, ribbon, lace, heirloom gloves, needlepoint, crewel, beads, cross-stitch, and tatting." Whew! Yes, I'd say Imagination is a perfect title.
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. Where to start if you're a beginning quilter. Resources for beginning quilters
The Fat-Quarter Bag is a fast and fun project. It goes together so quickly you’ll want to make one for everyone on your gift list. Free DIY Tutorial
Tutorial on how to use scraps of fabrics to make a magic quilt that sews itself as you are making another quilt.
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
Learn the quilt as you go technique a little quicker with these hints and tips. Starting off can be tricky, these will help you get it right. Sometimes having a little bit of a reminder
The 5 Best Machine Quilting books to help you jumpstart your skills and allow you to quilt like a pro on your domestic sewing machine at home!
How To Make A Puff Quilt The Easy Way ~Bubble Quilt ~ Puffer Quilt. Free sewing Tutorial
Free motion quilting is still something I get asked about the most. It's so simple, and also so daunting at the same time! I'm DEFINITELY not an expert, and don't look too close at my stitches, but good news....it doesn't have to be perfect, AND it's a great stress reliever! ;) While I was quilting...Read More
Do you know how sometimes you see a project, or a color combination, and instantly fall in love? It doesn’t happen all the time: we’re quite good at noting things (big and small) that w…
Print these sewing cheat sheets out for free and have right on hand to save you time and effort, leaving you more time to create beautiful things!
Browse the amazing collection of DIY Photo Quilt Patterns, Designs, Ideas and learn how to make handmade quilts with photos in some steps!
After staring at fabrics for too long trying to decide what pattern to make my baby a quilt with…I went with classic hourglass blocks. There are probably loads of good tutorials for these blocks already, but since these are one of my favorites I wrote one up for this quilt: Baby Hourglass Quilt: Quilt...Read More
Last Sunday I blogged about the project I started using scraps of fabric. It is a very different way to make a quilt. I have researched th...
I've taken a lot of pictures of vintage Crazy Quilts, but not very many modern day interpretations. I was especially happy to see 2 contemporary CQ versions at the Arizona Quilters Guild show. All Creatures Large and Small by Gerlinde Hruzek won First Place in the "Other" category. This artist used so many mediums in the making of her quilt: Needlepoint, embroidery, applique, crochet and ribbon work to name a few. The far away picture just does not give justice to how wonderful this quilt really is. The close up shots give a much better visual. Look at the imagination and variety! Someday I would really like to make a Crazy Quilt. (Maybe it's because I'm a little crazy?) These pictures bring wonderful inspiration. I could have stared for hours to visually absorb all there was to see. It almost felt a little bit like an I-Spy quilt. Do you spy 3 cats? Or a fish? Imagination made and quilted by Sheila Groman Sheila wrote "Imagination is a fanciful Crazy Quilt created with applique, standard and silk embroidery, ribbon, lace, heirloom gloves, needlepoint, crewel, beads, cross-stitch, and tatting." Whew! Yes, I'd say Imagination is a perfect title.
How to sew a quilted coat: tips on choosing fabric, a coat pattern and a quilt pattern plus tips on how to make your coat fit!
Enjoy this quilting guide of 14 easy patterns. All of these basic quilt patterns for beginners can be downloaded to use with your project.
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I started quilting in 2007 / 2008. My sisters bought me a small Singer Promise they found listed as a Black Friday deal from Target o…
Transform your fabric scraps into beautiful new scrappy quilts by making string quilts. A tutorial from NewQuilters.com #stringquilts #stringquilttutorial
Welcome to the weekly hand stitching party! It has been a spectacular fall here in Southern Ontario with a display of colour like I can't e...
Okay, so it took me a little while to finish this quilt top. It is amazing that I find I don't have as much time quilting as I would like, but I am making it work and the quilts I am privileged to work on are always so much fun. This client quilt was no different. The quilt is Beth's, and she did an amazing job with the applique and piecing. I always love working on her quilt tops. The quilt design is called "Sweet Surrender" by Sue Cody of Dragonfly Studio. I looked everywhere on the internet to find a link to her website, but couldn't find it. However - I did find where you can purchase the pattern, you can do that here. The center of the quilt is hand pieced with pressed open seams. Those of you who quilt know what that means for you, as the quilter. I wanted to be sure to not compromise the quilt top, so I was very careful with the seams. I didn't stitch in the ditch, but stitched slightly to the side of each seam. You will notice that in some of the close-up pictures. I just have to say though - this quilt is amazing. The hand work is incredible. The hand applique is unreal - Beth should be very proud of her work. The border design came fairly easy to me as I just emphasized the shapes that were there. I love the triangles in the border and I absolutely love the quilting balance that takes place by simply changing the direction of straight lines. Oh, and before I forget - I used Fil-Tec Glide thread for the top and Magna Glide bobbins for the bottom thread. I used Hobbs 100% cotton with Hobbs 80/20 batting. I love the loft of two batting layers used together. Here is another shot of a different corner. It really is hard to narrow down pictures for posts. I love them all! The background triangles for the applique blocks were so fun to play with. The above picture shows the tiling affect I like to stitch out, but it was so much more fun in a diagonal pattern. The secondary design is incredible. I had 4 different background designs for the triangle blocks and I just quilted them in a diagonal pattern. You can see that in more detail in the picture above. So gorgeous! The background fills are always my favorite. So fun and tedious to quilt around the applique, but oh, so worth it. The straight line quilting in the diamond blocks worked out perfectly. It really adds so much to the quilt top. It is simple, but effective and gives the quilt top a perfect quilting balance. Eek! Isn't this so fun? This picture shows how I stitch on applique, but not a lot. The applique does not need to have a lot of detail inside because of the quilting in the background. The half triangles were so fun to quilt up. I loved that the design fit so nicely, like a block that was cut in half perfectly. Ahh! The back! Isn't it amazing? I just love the texture. One more look! Oh, and I have a new favorite pair of scissors that I started to use with this quilt top. They are so sharp, but cut the thread like butter. There are curved, which is what I need and I can get really close to my thread stop point, so no hanging threads. We just recently added these Karen Kay Buckley scissors to our notion page on our website, www.greenfairyquilts.com. Okay, I hope you liked the quilt! It was so much fun to work on and I have another one that I will be able to start on in January. Look for a Christmas piecing tutorial coming up. Also, if you haven't had a chance to take my iquilt class, Quilting Makes a Difference - do, I think you will like it. One more thing, I have an event coming up in March, info here. Have a great week!
We are sew excited to share our ultimate guide on how to make a crazy quilt! From planning to stitch type, we've got everything you'll need!
Sewing with knits doesn't have to be stressful! Learn how to make an elegant Bohemian Garden shrug and read tips for sewing with knits.
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Make It Any Size You Want! Rag quilts are so easy to make and super cuddly when done. Plus, both kids and adults love them. Simply choose fabric in colors the owner will love. Flannel is perfect since it frays easily, but quilting cottons and even soft denim also work. This pretty child’s quilt is …
*please purchase directly through my website www.fijimama.com for easier downloading.* My signature scrappy strawberry pattern with easy to follow instructions, diagrams and simple construction. I hope you love making this quilt as much as I did! Finished Quilt size approximately 63" x 65" Digital Download - PDF Thank you!
The quilt-along starts Saturday 30th September- see below for more details! When I first started quilting back in 2019, it was via a lot of hacked together Youtube videos. But quilting brings me SO much joy that I want as many people to do it as possible, hence why I pulled together my free Quil
With the fourth block (placed on this grid ) documented I am now up to the fifth which is another that is to be found in the I dropped the Button Box gallery. I hope people will enjoy seeing it again in more detail. Fabric content: How I managed a small block …
