Peg Spradlin demonstrates how to apply batting properly to your quilts. Learn about all the different types of batting you can use as well as the different fibers in batting. Use these tips to help you choose the right batting for your quilts and see how batting can make a huge impact on the quality of your quilts.
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Get a Grip with Quilting Supplies and Tools
Sherri Driver explains how important it is to grasp and hold your quilt firmly when sewing your quilt pieces together. Learn several techniques for relaxing your shoulders and controlling your body. Find out what quilting products and tools work best to help you hold tight to your quilts. Have fun using these tips to get…
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Chain Reaction Quilt Patterns
June Dudley talks about Lee Heinrich’s piece “Chain Reaction” from Quiltmakers Magazine in March 2012. She also covers different versions of this piece made by Bonnie Stapleton, Melissa Radtke, and Donna Hanley. You can learn how to make this piece with the new sizes from precut 2 ½ inch strips.
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Hand Beading on Fabric with Bugle Beads and Single Stitch
Heather Thomas teaches you how to hand bead so you can add even more extravagance to your quilt. It is very simple to learn and she teaches you using only five basic stitches. The different types you will learn is the bugle stitch that uses bugle beads, the stack stitch using multiple fancy beads, a…
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The Right Needles for Your Sewing Machine
Heather Thomas explains in depth the benefits and qualities of each sewing machine needle. These tips and techniques will help you choose the right sewing needle and learn which needles work well with different threads. Learn the many possibilities associated with specific needles and threads. Use these tips to start sewing more efficiently with different-sized…
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This brief video was one of the worst presentations offered by national quilters circle. Camera work was very poor. The presenter did not speak well or show items properly.
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Sarah
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appreciated the breakdown of what to use where. thought comparison categories provided proper perspective. Thank you.
When I butt two straight edges together I do not always get it to lay flat.
I hear a lot of quilters that use flannel as their batting. what’s your thoughts on that?
Hi Cynthia,
Here is what our expert had to say:
Flannel can be a great option for a lightweight quilt batting, and is sometimes referred to as a “summer quilt”.
Let us know if any other questions come up!
Sincerely,
Codi
National Quilters Circle Video Membership