Machine quilting

Machine Quilting - yes, you can. You don't necessarily need a long-arm quilting machine to do this. A standard machine will work just fine.

Short answer is YES, you can quilt with a regular sewing machine. Learn how to master quilting with your sewing machine today!

Finished your quilt top and ready to quilt? Continue reading for 10 quilting designs for beginners perfect for your first quilt!

Once you are finished with your quilt, you may be thinking - what's the next step to actually getting this large piece of fabric into a finished quilt. Here are some of my favorite free printable machine quilting designs.

You don't need a long armer to finish your quilts for you! Learn how to quilt large quilts on your regular home sewing machine.

Finding the best sewing machine for free motion quilting isn’t a chore if you know what you’re looking for. Some necessities include an automatic needle-threader, stitches choices, and a large work area.

I've had the chance to review the book Free Motion Quilting for Beginners (and those who think they can't), by Molly Hanson. I love that title! I'm a big proponent of quilting your own quilts, as you know, and I've read a lot of books about free motion quilting. I like how everyone presents the information in their own personal way....there is always more to learn! This book presents all the practical information you need to get started. More importantly, it gives you the confidence to jump…

Not quite sure what design to choose for the baby quilt you're gifting? Check out this list of 10 different quilting designs especially for baby quilts! These simple walking foot designs can be done quickly on your domestic machine and will enhance the quilt top you created.

Explore the ultimate guide to the best sewing machines for quilting! This comprehensive resource highlights top-rated machines, features, and user reviews, assisting you in making an informed decision. Elevate your quilting projects with precision and efficiency using the perfect sewing machine tailored to your needs. Upgrade your quilting experience with this essential guide.

The best way to get perfect quilting is to transfer quilting designs onto the quilt top before stitching. Continue reading to see how!

2,097 likes, 134 comments - bethanne.whitearbor on May 25, 2024: "Clamshell quilting can be done with a ruler aid, or freehand. I find freehand only fun if the grid of the clamshell is 1” or smaller. Since one edge of my lavender lines ruler has a 1” half circle cutout just for this purpose, I used it in a recent quilt sample. I love it, since there isn’t any marking necessary beyond a base line. Stencils are also a great way to mark a clamshell for quilting. In all these cases, pausing…

Tips for planning and quilting with your home sewing machine by Christa Watson including using a walking foot and free motion design.

I'm teaching a Free Motion Quilting class starting in April at my LQS, Heartstrings and Heirlooms. I finished up the class sample over the weekend. In the class the students will do larger samples, but I needed a small book of designs to advertise the class. As you can see in the above end view, I used three different types of batting for my sample book - Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton, Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton and 20% polyester), and a 100% wool. I used a tutorial from a recent Quilting Arts…

I'm a huge advocate for home machine quilting. The reason I started quilting my own quilts is because I'm self-taught, and when I started qu...

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Free-motion quilting design ideas with tutorial for each design. Try out different free-motion quilting designs to make your quilt unique!

Most quilters start learning how to quilt on a sewing machine not a longarm. Continue for 7 hacks to make using your domestic machine easier!

Finished your quilt top and ready to quilt? Continue reading for 10 quilting designs for beginners perfect for your first quilt!