quilting techniques
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23:04Foundation Paper Piecing with Wash-away Paper
Foundation paper piecing is a great technique to use if you struggle with aligning or matching points when piecing. ZJ Humbach explains what foundation paper piecing is, shows how to do it and shows how to use wash away paper to make removing the foundation easier. Foundation Paper Piecing Technique ZJ explains that when using…
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7:23Quilting with Flannel
Flannel is a popular fabric choice when it comes to making garments, like flannel pajamas, but it is also a great choice when wanting to make nice, warm, snuggly quilts. ZJ Humbach shares tips for quilting with flannel that can make preparing and working with the fabric much easier. Flannel ZJ first shows several examples…
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16:10Thread Painting: Tips and Techniques
Thread painting is a great way to add extra color to a project using free motion stitching. In this video, Ashley Hough demonstrates this creative quilting technique. Thread Painting: Fabric and Machine Preparation and Stitching Whether you are stitching a small wall hanging project or quilting a bed size quilt-thread painting can be used to…
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7:59A Guide to Quilting Styles and Types
While there are many different ways to quilt a quilt, the type of quilting done can be categorized into three main quilting styles. ZJ Humbach shares what these quilting styles are and shows examples of each. Quilting Styles ZJ explains that quilting can be categorized into three main quilting styles- pantograph, free motion and custom.…
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16:59How to Create a Baby Memory Quilt
Once a little one has outgrown old clothes, turn them into something new by making them into a quilt. Ashley shares a fun idea on how to turn outgrown baby onesies into a baby quilt. This same idea can also be used to make a baby memory quilt. Preparation The most important part of creating…
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26:58Free Motion Quilting
Free motion quilting is a fast and fun way to finish your quilts! Sherri Driver walks us through free motion quilting and how you can control the size and direction of your stitching design just by moving the quilt with your hands. Start practicing free motion quilting or designing your next quilt today with this…
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10:58Wavy Cross Hatch Quilting Behind Appliqué
When you have appliqué or other ornate designs on a quilt top it can be difficult to decide what kind of quilting to do around the designs so as to not take away from them. Heather Thomas shows you how to do wavy cross hatch quilting around an appliqué shape. Quilting Heather explains that to…
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6:08How to Use Contrasting Thread Colors in Your Quilt
Contrasting colors can help add additional design elements to a quilt. Heather Thomas shows you how to add contrasting thread to a quilt in ways that complement the overall design. Quilting Colors When it comes to quilting, more often than not, the thread color used will match the main background color of a quilt. This…
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13:43Finishing A Quilt with Twisted Fabric
If you are like quilter Heather Thomas, and don’t particularly like binding your quilts, here is a different technique for you. Heather Thomas explains how to use twisted fabric for a unique quilt edging that can give your next project a whole new look.
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