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...
View ArticlePaper 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...
View ArticlePaper 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...
View ArticlePaper 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...
View ArticlePaper 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...
View ArticlePaper 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...
View ArticleEQ 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...
View ArticleSimple 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...
View ArticleAnswers 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...
View ArticleAnswers 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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