Quilting Tools
There are many different tools and supplies that quilters use every day. These videos demonstrate how to use important quilting tools most efficiently, as well as ideas for new tools you should introduce into your sewing box.
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2:34Free motion quilting allows you the freedom to quilt various shapes and designs on your projects by stitching in all directions. When free motion quilting, you are in charge of moving the quilt under your presser foot, rather than allowing the machine feed dogs to move the quilt. This method of quilting can be difficult…
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13:23Whether you work with different brands and models of sewing machines on a regular basis or you are simply buying extra bobbins for your home sewing machine, it is important to know about the many different bobbin sizes available on the market today. ZJ Humbach shows several of the different bobbin sizes, what machines they…
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1:44If you are someone who is interested in long arm quilting but have stayed away from it because of the cost of a long arm machine or the amount of space it will take up, the Q-Zone hoop frame from the Grace Company is a great solution. Using the Q-Zone Hoop Frame The Q-Zone hoop…
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21:10Whether you have a sewing background and are looking to learn quilting or you have had no sewing or quilting experience at all, you can use this video to discover the quilting basics including what tools you need and what techniques to practice first. Quilting Basics ZJ Humbach begins teaching the quilting basics by going…
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6:31While most sewers and quilters use their iron as often as their sewing machines, they don’t often think about the need to clean it. ZJ Humbach shares why this is an important thing to do and shows how to clean your iron. How to Clean Your Iron Carefully ZJ begins by explaining that there are…
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5:02While most ironing boards that can be purchased at either fabric and craft stores or big box stores are all fairly similar and work well, there are several products that can be used to improve them. ZJ Humbach shows what several of these products are and shares which are her favorites to use and why.…
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7:07Become a fan of using applique pressing sheets for fusing applique pieces in place! Laura Roberts shows you the benefits of using applique pressing sheets and how to go about using them properly! See how fun and simple this quilting technique can be!
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30:44Heather Thomas teaches you two different ways of making rubber stamps for painting your quilt fabric. Find out what materials you need and what tools work best for making stamps. Learn how simple and fun it is to make your own stamps for painting the fabric on your quilts. Take advantage of these helpful tips…
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15:23Heather Thomas shows you how to use stenciling with shiva paintstiks in quilt and garment making. Whether you rub or paint it directly, the color is permanent and washable. You’ll learn about the tools you need for this process, including stencil brushes, orange cleaner and baby wipes. You will be shown how to make freezer…
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