Heather Thomas introduces several techniques on how to add satin stitching to your quilts. Find out how many ways you can incorporate satin stitching into your pieces. Learn how change the density of your stitch to create depth in your quilts. Use these tips to add a design element or thickness to your quilt.
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3:19All About Quilt Battings
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…
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4:27Making Scrap Quilts with Torn Bits and Strips
Heather Thomas talks about using torn bits and scraps of leftover fabric on smaller quilting projects to create fun, unique pieces. She shows several examples of her own work, including a project that she based off of her daughter’s scribbling and a few pieces that contain schlubs, or thread that gets left behind in the…
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11:01Applique Designs for the Holiday Season
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11:25Basting a Quilt
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Thanks!!! I love it, good teacher and clear explanations, I think son buy membership
Enjoyed this and learnt something new
DÄ›kuji za inspiraci, mám nový stroj a zkusÃm nÄ›co podobného vyrobit. Krása.
when creating these small quilts, what batting or stabilizer did you use, and is it stitched through to the backing or did you cover the baking with anther fabric.
Hi Carolyn, Yes, there is batting (thin, cotton) and backing fabric, sandwiched just like you would in a regular quilt.
Loved this! Thanks!
Love this idea. Did you do the satin stitch quilting using the free motion method.
Hi, Jillian. These satin stitches were done by selecting a zig-zag stitch on the machine and then adjusting it so the stitches form very close to one another creating the satin stitch. Hope this helps!