Here we gather quilting tutorials to guide you along the way. These tutorials are quilting tips and tricks that every quilt lover should know to become successful in quilting.
To pre-wash or don’t pre-wash fabric before quilting is a hot topic. There is much discussion around this subject but it’s pretty much a personal decision. Reasons To Pre-wash Your Fabrics. 1. To prevent fabric bleeding/ running. For some types of fabrics you may end up sorry if you don’t wash them. Batiks, for example, …
How often do you clean your sewing machine? Do you know that cleaning your sewing machine correctly can extend its life and keep it running efficiently? Depending on how often you use your sewing machine, keeping it clean and oiled in the meantime (since it still needs to be serviced) will help keep it in …
Despite what some people may tell you, there’s no right or wrong way to repair an old quilt. Some methods may be more appropriate than others, but it comes down to personal preference and your sewing and quilting capabilities. Repairing an old quilt can be a long and tedious process, depending on the amount of …
Whether you are an experienced quilter or if you’re new to quilting, you’ve probably heard the term “quilt batting” or just “batting.” But what exactly is “batting”? What exactly is it for? And what type of material do you need for batting? Well, look no further. Here is a little guide to help you find …
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably wondering how to make a bed quilt. Well, just like making any quilt, there are specific steps that you have to follow to make sure it’s done correctly. Following these steps can be tedious, but they are necessary to sew the perfect bed quilt. Here are all the …
Would you like to give your fabric a natural vintage look? Well, tea staining is the best all-natural fabric dying method that will transform your material into a rich vintage colour. Tea staining can be a fun DIY project that you will enjoy, and not to mention an inexpensive way to naturally dye your fabric …
Before you begin the long and careful quilting process, we now have several ways to complete a project in a skilled and timely manner. Doing everything by hand is no longer your only option! Now you can use a longarm sewing machine to stitch together your finished quilting tops. What is Longarm Quilting? Longarm quilting …
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Many of us use the standard quilting machine on our quilts. Of course, it would be best to have a long arm machine, but we won’t push it yet. Let us find ways on how we can still do quilts with domestic machine quilting. Here we have gathered a few links for how to’s and …
Yeah, it can be frustrating sometimes not to perfect what we are doing, but that doesn’t stop us from what we love. The links below provides you tips and tutorials on how to do 1/4 inch seam. We hope that after reading and watching the tutorials, the next time you do a quarter inch seam, …
Free motion quilting or FMQ can be so overwhelming to master on our sewing machine. Hence, we gather some tips that will help us get through and better understand freehand quilting. Free Motion Quilting Basics Essential supplies Top 5 Free Motion Quilting Essential Items – The Little Mushroom Cap Free Motion Quilting Basics: Supplies – …