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Recommended Sewing Machine Features for Free-Motion Machine Quilting

In my latest Craftsy blog post, I’ve made a list of 6 things to look for when considering purchasing a domestic sewing machine for machine quilting. My favorite feature is the extra wide throat space...

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Paper Pieced Quilt Along #2 – Cutting the Fabrics, Block Pattern

about this Quilt Along I am presenting this free quilt along on a 12 week schedule so that everyone can sew at their own pace. There’s plenty of time to catch up if you start late, and you can jump in...

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Paper Pieced Quilt Along #4 – Sewing the Rest of the Blocks

As you work on your paper pieced quilt along, here a few tips and inspirational photos for encouragement! I am making a total of 48 Deco Dresden blocks for my quilt, but you can make as few or as many...

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Paper Pieced Quilt Along #6 – Sewing the Top

I have a simple method I employ when sewing nearly all of my quilt tops. I lay out my blocks on a design wall, join them into rows, and sew the rows together to complete the top. For this lesson, I’ll...

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Paper Pieced Inspiration and Schedule Update

I am constantly amazed with the creativity that is being shown during my paper pieced quilt along. I knew this design had potential, but it’s quite inspiring to see all the different variations that...

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Paper Pieced Quilt Along #8 – Spray Basting Tutorial

I have been a quilter for over 20 years, but I’ve only been using basting spray on my quilts for about the last 2 years and it’s now my favorite go-to method. Although there are a few drawbacks: it’s...

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EQ Row Along Starts September 1st

Do you enjoy making row quilts? Some blogger friends of mine are hosting a row-along in September and I invite you to join them! You do NOT have to have Electric Quilt software to join. Here are the...

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Simple Strips Quilt Along – Spray Basting Tutorial

Pop on over to  We All Sew (BERNINA’s blog), where I am sharing my Wall Spray Basting Tutorial. This is an idea I’ve had for quite some time and I’m so excited that it works!! My absolute favorite way...

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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – part 3

As we continue on with this series of trouble shooting your machine quilting challenges, be sure to read part 1 and part 2 for more helpful advice. And now, onto more suggestions: My goal is to help...

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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – part 4

Welcome to part 4 of my series that helps you solve your most challenging machine quilting issues.  You can read part 1, part 2 and part 3 for more helpful advice. Publicity image for my Craftsy Class:...

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