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Starting in the Center or at the Sides: What’s the Scoop?

June 17, 2016 By Editor & filed under Ask a Quilting Expert.

I was always taught to start quilting in the center of my quilt and work my way out and down, then return to the center of the quilt and repeat in the other in direction. Lately, I’ve come across many ideas that seem to start on the side or mention stabilizing the quilt at key points and then doing what I want, where I want to do it. What’s the scoop?

What to Look for in a Rotary Cutter

May 20, 2016 By Jamie Stone & filed under Blog, Quilt Supplies.

Part of achieving precision and beauty in quilt-making is using the right tool for the right job. A rotary cutter is composed of a wheeled blade and a handle, just like a pizza cutter. Because your hand doesn’t nudge the cloth or otherwise get in the way, it’s easier to cut in a straight line…

Thread Color for Machine Quilting

May 19, 2016 By Editor & filed under Ask a Quilting Expert.

I’m learning to use your quilting methods on my longarm machine. They are very clear and well done, thank you so much. My question is: You suggest always using the same thread on the bobbin as well as the top to eliminate the bottom thread showing up at any time on the top, and as well you suggest changing threads on top with the different color changes of the piecing. It all looks great, but does that mean we change the bottom thread each time we change the top thread?

Adhering Embellishments to Art Quilts

April 4, 2016 By Editor & filed under Ask a Quilting Expert.

I love the look of decorative embellishments on art quilts, but how do you adhere them to the fabric? Sometimes it doesn’t look like there is any stitching at the top of the embellishments. Submitted by Debra Hi Debra! This is a great question. It can be so much fun to make these embellishments, but…

How to Sandwich a King Size Quilt

February 11, 2016 By Editor & filed under Ask a Quilting Expert.

I have a question and hoping maybe someone can help me. I need to know how other quilters sandwich a king size quilt. I tried the floor – no good. I have two tables – too small. My husband said he would build me something, but wondering how others do it before we go that…

Enhancing Your Creativity: Finding Inspiration Through Quilt Series

December 30, 2015 By Carole Fure & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

Ever wonder where people get their unique quilt ideas? Most inspiration doesn’t suddenly appear out of nowhere but is derived from previous work. This can be seen in the work of Michael James’s Rhythm/Color series and Caryl Bryer Fallert’s Illusion series. Doing quilts in a series is an evolutionary process. It begins with learning the…

8 Quick and Easy Quilted Gift Ideas

December 9, 2015 By Samantha Miller & filed under Projects.

There’s still time to make quilted gifts for your holiday giving this year, provided you choose the right patterns and projects to create. Here is a collection of quick and easy project ideas to get you started this year; each piece is fun to create and truly lovely or useful for the recipient. Something to…

6 Waste-Free Ways to Use Quilt Scraps

December 7, 2015 By Samantha Miller & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

Wander into any quilt store today and you’ll see aisles and aisles bursting with a rainbow of fabrics – and the hardest part will be deciding which prints to bring home. In the presence of so many amazing patterns and products, it’s hard to remember that quilting has a surprisingly thrifty background. Some of history’s…

A Simple Pattern to Start

November 12, 2015 By Editor & filed under Ask a Quilting Expert.

What is a good way to start learning to quilt on a sewing machine? I’m looking for simple quilt pattern to start with. I’ve tried quilt in the ditch on a smaller quilt but now I want to try something a little larger. Any ideas on where to start? Submitted via Facebook You’ve come to…

Best Foundation Piecing Method

November 12, 2015 By Editor & filed under Ask a Quilting Expert.

Hello, I am looking for the simplest means to do foundation piecing. I have discovered there are different methods and I am quite confused. Do you have any guidance or instruction that you would recommend? Thank you. Submitted by email Unfortunately this is a very complex question with no simple or right answer. There are…