So you’ve decided you’re going to try it out. This whole free motion quilting thing. And if you’re here it...
Machine Quilting Articles
How to Avoid Eye Lashes in Quilting Before It Starts
I had one of those days in the sewing room lately. I was quilting for the better part of an hour before...
12 Unique Ways for Quilting Feathers in Different Shapes
I remember when I first started quilting, I thought feathers were an outdated quilting design that made your quilt...
7 Free Motion Quilting Myths Quilter’s Use to Avoid FMQ
There are many myths out there as to why you can’t or shouldn’t try to free motion quilt. Check out these 7 common myths that stop quilters from learning and mastering FMQ.
How to Make a Quilting Plan
One of the hardest parts of machine quilting is deciding what to quilt! Continue to see the 6 step process I use to develop my quilting plans and learn how to make one yourself!
How to Mark a Quilt – 6 Right Ways, and 1 Wrong Way
There are tons of different ways to mark your quilts, but some of them can actually cause damage! Continue reading to find out if you are making this quilting mistake and what tools to use when!
Craftsy Class Review: Borders and Background
Borders and Backgrounds can be two of the worst parts of a quilt to quilt. One makes you quilt the same shape over and over, while the other gives you so many options you can’t possibly decide, but Borders and Backgrounds by Angela Walters will give you all the tools to know exactly how to attack your machine quilting. Continue reading for an in depth Craftsy class review!
5 Uncommon Quilting Designs to Try On Your Next Quilt
A quilting creative block is a real thing! you get all the way finished with your quilt top and just draw a blank on how to quilt it. Sometimes seeing the perfect design kick starts the creative juices and gets you back on track to finishing a project. Continue reading for 5 uncommon quilting designs that will be PERFECT for your next quilt.
What is FMQ, How to Get Started, and Tips for Mastering It Fast
FMQ, or free motion quilting, is just a quilting technique that you can use to make custom detailed quilting designs at home! Continue reading to learn what it is, how to get started, and my best tips for learning it and mastering it FAST!
7 Easy Border Quilting Ideas That Only Look Difficult
Another quilt, another border to figure out quilting for. You don’t want all of your borders to be the same so you are looking for some different ideas. Continue reading for 7 easy walking foot border quilting ideas for your next project!
How to Quilt on a Sewing Machine – 7 Hacks for Free Motion Quilting Success
Learning how to quilt on a sewing machine is easy once you understand why it seems so hard! A few different forces are working against you making the process much harder than it needs to be when starting out. Continue reading for my best tips when learning how to quilt on a domestic machine.
10 Easy Quilting Designs for Beginners
New to quilting and trying to decide on a good quilting design for a beginner? Continue reading to see my favorite easy quilting designs anyone can pull off.