Tips & Techniques
The quilting videos listed here are our absolute favorite tips and techniques that every quilter should have in her arsenal. Follow along with expert instructors as they demonstrate essential quilting skills, tricky techniques, and clever tips.
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9:06Learn how to make molas using a modern technique that is quick and easy. Heather Thomas shows you how to layer a contrasting fabric with colorful units that are cut away to create the look of a mola. What is a Mola? Mola is a Kuna Indian word for clothing. Traditionally, panels of elaborately decorated
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5:36With all the different quilting stencils and designs available today, deciding on a quilt design for quilting can be just as fun as deciding on fabric for piecing. ZJ Humbach shows several different ways to mark stencil lines and also gives tips for removing them. Chubby Crayon Even though it is called a crayon, this
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41:55Quilt applique can be done in a variety of ways, from machine to hand stitching, and with the use of many different products to make the process easier. Laura Roberts shows you several ways to quilt applique and shares many tips and tricks along the way. Templates An easy way to ensure smooth edges on
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6:00No matter what your next quilting project is- at some point you will need to thread a needle. ZJ Humbach shows you how to use a needle threader, as well as shares with you several different varieties and how they are best used. Wire Needle Threader A wire needle threader is one of the more
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10:57Learn how to make a table runner that looks like stained glass in just a few simple steps. Heather Thomas takes you through what tools you’ll need and gives you several time saving tips. Stained Glass Quilts Stained glass quilts are very popular, but often shied away from because of the need for precise piecing.
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4:57There are many different sewing machine needles on the market today and many have specific uses. Laura Roberts teaches you about several different types of needles and explains how to choose the best sewing machine needles for any project. Needle Size No matter what type of needle you choose, it will be available in different
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4:35Clear, acrylic quilting rulers in various sizes are a favorite to use among most quilters, however, they can tend to slip on fabric. ZJ Humbach shows you several quilting tools that can be used to help hold your rulers in place and make cutting safer and more efficient. Fabric Grippers Fabric grippers are small, sticky
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11:24Between work, family and errands that need to be done it can be hard to find time to quilt. ZJ Humbach shares tips on how to start quilting and how to make time for it every day. Make it a Priority Whether you want to finish a quilt to give as a gift for a
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6:51Whether you are new to quilting and wondering what quilting tools to buy, or you’ve been accumulating tools for years and are looking to scale back, Laura Roberts shows you which tools are her go-to favorites. Cutting Fabric Quilting can require several different tools for cutting fabric. Laura shares her favorite types of rotary cutters,
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