Machine Quilting Articles

5 Meander Practice Exercises to Improve FMQ

An easy way to improve your FMQ skills is to practice meanders. Check out these 5 meander designs you can practice to learn basic FMQ skills!

How to Not Over-do FMQ

“But I don’t want to ruin it." More often than not, those who struggle with machine quilting have uttered this phrase at least once.  Its often not even stitching the designs thats the problem, its simply overcoming the mental gymnastics of coming up with a plan...

7 Ribbon Candy Variations for Your Next Quilt

Looking for quilting inspiration? These ribbon candy variations will give you plenty ideas for your next quilt. Continue reading for ideas!

5 Important Things to Remember When Making Quilting Plans

Choosing quilting designs can be one of the hardest parts about making a quilt. What’s too much? What’s not enough? Continue reading to see what 5 characteristics I keep in mind when making my quilting plans.

Craftsy Class Review: Borders and Background

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!

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