All Quilting Videos
The world of quilting begins here! The videos listed here are full of helpful quilting tips, techniques, and project ideas, listed chronologically. Each video is taught by expert instructors who walk you through each step. Come back often – new quilting videos are added to this page every week!
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9:08Mosaic Quilts & Mosaic Quilt Patterns
Heather Thomas teaches you her unique and easy method for making mosaic quilts. Learn how to create your own mosaics and see several examples of her mosaic quilts. Find out how fun and exciting mosaic quilting can be since this technique allows you to make anything you’d like! Use these tips to start a new…
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4:51Sewing Machine Needles
Zj Humbach provides helpful tips that will expand your knowledge of sewing needles. Learn what the different numbers mean for sewing needles as well as see examples of several sewing needles used specifically for quilting. Find out about all the different sizes and types of needles you can work with. Use these tips to make…
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18:08How to Marble Fabric and Marbling Fabric Techniques
Heather Thomas teaches you how to create funky and intricate designs by making your own marble fabric. The technique she uses is very similar to the normal way it is made, but she simplifies it with shaving cream, white cotton, and ink. You will want to make small color ways and have plenty of combs…
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7:05Value Contrast and Color Quilting Techniques
Heather Thomas explains contrast and how you use it is one of the most important principles when it comes to design. For example, you can have a very high contrast if the fabrics are very different in value and color and a low contrast if they are very similar in color and value. Take a…
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7:28How to Make Dye for Fabric Dyeing
Heather Thomas loves making her own fabric dye for her unique quilt creations, and in this video she shares with you her process for mixing and applying dyes. Follow along as she shows you the tools and materials you’ll need for the dyeing process, and then how to use them to make your own dye…
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13:16How to Make a Tote Bag Using Charm Packs
Sue Marsh takes you on a journey into the wonderful world of pre-cut fabric. She informs you about the dimensions and purposes of the new charm packs, layer cakes, and jelly rolls along with other cuts. Furthermore, learn how to make a tote bag using some of these fabrics. Buy the pattern here! Related Article:…
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6:33Tips for Determining Quilt Measurements
Joli Sayasane gives you a lesson on how much extra fabric and where to add it. You will learn that you need to add ½ to the height and width of squares and rectangles, 7/8 to the short side of half square triangles, 1 ¼ to the long side of quarter square triangle, and either…
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2:51How to Satin Stitch with Machine Quilting
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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3:00Lutradur Lace
Heather Thomas talks about why so many quilters nowadays love using a material called lutradur on their quilting projects. This thin fabric that is typically used underneath mattresses is perfect for adding texture to a quilt. Heather demonstrates the lacing process, which is essentially burning away some of the material to make it look more…
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