Quilting
Learn from the experts how to efficiently and effectively quilt your masterpiece. Follow along for tutorials on how to quilt lines, designs, and other thread art like a pro.
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3:55How to Start a Quilt: Where to Begin Quilting
Learning how to start a quilt, especially when it comes to quilting, can be both difficult and intimidating. See how to take the fear out of quilting with expert tips from Heather Thomas. Plan Ahead Whether you are making your first quilt, or maybe you’ve been piecing quilts for years and have finally decided to…
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18:48Quilt Backing Tips for Reversible Quilts
A quilt backing is usually one of the last things quilters think about when planning out a project. Rather the fabric, pattern and quilting motif or design comes first. ZJ Humbach explains why it is important to think about a quilt backing from the very beginning. Planning Whether you plan to quilt a quilt yourself…
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6:09Determining Free Motion Quilting Stitch Length
How do I know what my free motion quilting stitch length should be- is a very common question when it comes to free motion quilting. Heather Thomas explains what a good stitch length should be, shows you how to achieve it as well as shows examples of stitch lengths that are too long and too…
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11:01Quilting Motifs vs. Fills – What’s the Difference?
Motifs and fill are both common words used in the quilting world today. Heather Thomas teaches you what each one means, how they are different from one another, when and where they should be used and shows examples of each. Motifs Simply stated, a motif is a ‘thing’- a leaf, a flower or a star…
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6:17Best Supplies for Learning How to Hand Quilt
Hand quilting is a great way to add a personal touch to your next quilt, big or small. Learn how to hand quilt as well as get tips for what kinds of thread, needles and thimbles to use. Hand Quilting Many people may shy away from hand quilting because they haven’t done much hand sewing…
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4:01How to Write on Your Quilt with Free Motion Quilting
Free motion quilting is not only a great way to quilt your quilt but it can be a fun way to add a word, sentiment or signature to your next project. Ashley Hough shares some fun free motion quilting tips on how to practice ‘writing’ on your quilts. Related Video: Basic Hand Quilting Techniques Free…
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11:33Pin Basting for Machine Quilting
When it comes to preparing your quilt top for quilting, there are several different ways you can baste your layers together. Heather Thomas shares with you her favorite way to baste her quilts, which is pin basting. Heather shows you step-by-step how to pin baste a quilt including how to prepare the backing fabric, how…
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8:32Correcting Sewing Machine Tension for Free Motion Quilting
Sewing machine tension can be frustrating to deal with because it can determine how good or bad your stitching looks. While you may have your tension set correctly for piecing and sewing, you may find that you need to make adjustments when switching to free motion quilting. Heather Thomas shows you how to adjust your…
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55:27Sewing Machine Techniques: Posture, Handholds and Movement
Heather Thomas introduces you to her fun and easy method of quilting known as “Doodle and Dance.” Doodle is for essentially doodling on your fabric while Dance stands for dancing with your sewing machine. Find out how beneficial this method of quilting is when you desire to quilt for a long period of time. Learn…
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