Kathy Russell 
It’s important it is to have a reliable, efficient machine and generally quilters know this by harsh experience! Some computerized sewing machines leave a lot to be desired but, there are some exceptions to the rule. The Janome Memory Craft … Read more
I found this article today and wanted to share it, not often you see guy quilters! Group of men makes quilts for veterans, will enter upcoming show By Maggie Jones of the Knoxville News Sentinel While quilting has often been seen … Read more
Juki HZL K65 Review The Juki HZL-K65 is a marketed as tough, hard-working, portable sewing machine. On first view, the simpleness of the design would make it an excellent machine for beginners. Juki is known for its high standards in producing quality machines, … Read more
Is this you? I know it certainly applies to me, but, I have a solution, the Bernina 780 Sewing Machine! It has a larger bobbin capacity, up to 80% which can make a huge difference, especially when quilting. Of … Read more
How are needles made? Well if your hobby is sewing in any form then you’re going to be using needles and pins at some point (pardon the pun!). Did you know that it takes 2 days to make a needle … Read more
Brother Designio DZ3400 According to Brother, the Brother Designio DZ3400 computerized sewing and quilting machine has been designed for artistic crafters. Brother says it can: “help you give your projects a customized, high-end look”. It has plenty of features, a … Read more
When I was under the weather recently I wasn’t able to sew but was getting pretty fed up not being creative. Then I discovered that you can actually get coloring books for quilters! It might seem extreme, but I was … Read more
Following on from my post Easy Quilts For Beginners, I’ve put together some free quilt patterns for beginners.
Once you’ve mastered piecing basic strips or squares then you’ll be looking for something a bit more challenging, These are still easy quilts, just a step up if you’re fairly new to quilting.
When you first start quilting it can be daunting, the amount of information out there. Best thing to do is look for easy quilts for beginners, you’ll find a ton of resources via Google or whatever search engine you use.
I’ve found a few for you, some have tutorials some not, but they’re all good easy quilts projects.
This placemat has to be my top pick, so simple yet very effective. Using the “piecing on the go” method it really wouldn’t take long to make a set of these.
What is a Vetron Auto Seam I hear you say, and what does it have to do with quilting?!
This article is just a snippet about how technology touches everything we do, including quilting. I’d never heard of Vetron sewing machines until I found a news article about an automated sewing machine that works by using cameras to track the movement of the fabric.
1)Free motion quilting is a lot about keeping a rhythm. When you start, it might be helpful to decide what speed (NOT really slow nor flat out) is comfortable for you.
If your machine doesn’t have different speed settings then put some sort of block under the foot pedal so when you mash it down it goes to that speed. That takes thinking about the speed and your foot out of the equation and helps you to concentrate!
In my opinion, I would say cutting mats for quilting are an essential, not an option!
In this article I’ll cover the essentials you need to know about cutting mats, from selection through to storage and cleaning.
Produce fantastic King Sized Quilts easier than ever!
KingQuilter produce a few different machines, today I’m taking a look at the King Quilter Quilting Machine 18x 8″ size.
The King Quilter 18×8 is perfect as an entry level long arm quilting machine. If you’ve struggled with quilting on one of the smaller, domestic sewing machines , then the King Quilter is the best solution for you.
Quilting is such a massive subject if you’re just starting so here are my top tips for beginning Quilters! Top Tips For Beginning Quilters Learn the terminology! It might seem obvious but it’s surprising the amount of would be quilters … Read more
Lots of crafters who enjoy quilting also end up enjoying embroidery in quilting. You might feel as if you have torn loyalties of which craft to pursue in the small quantity of time available for hobbies. Does this sound like you? … Read more
This lovely story about how an 8yr old quilter and former foster kid pays it forward is worth a share I reckon!
The CAMACO Quilt Guild provided over 50 hand-made quilts to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children on Nov. 11 at their month-to-month meeting at the Millmam Center in the Villas, N.J.
Brother claims that the HC 1850 is perfect for:
“sewing, quilting, and basic monogramming. Designed for versatility and ease of use, this machine includes a hassle-free, built-in stitch reference flip-chart”.
Because we are quilters it’s good to see some specialized quilting features which include a detachable large table, spring action quilting foot, and the ability to do free-motion quilting.
The HC1850is also portable and light-weight, and perfect for taking to classes.
I found this article while I was browsing around the quilting world news. It caught my attention enough that I wanted to share it with my readers! You wouldn’t think that architecture and quilting have anything in common would you? Well, … Read more
This is a short article giving a brief explanation of patchwork piecing methods with some videos for a visual explanation. As you already know, generally quilts are formed using blocks which can be joined together by hand or machine. There are different methods … Read more
In a previous article about quilting fabric I briefly mentioned batting, but in this article, I’m going to talk about how to choose the right batting.
It’s important to choose the right kind of batting, many new quilters don’t realize the importance, or know there are many different kinds of batting.
Now, as I said previously, batting is the “sandwich filling” of a quilt, the bit that goes in the middle between your pieced quit top and the back. It’s also the part that creates the warmth, insulation and weight of your quilt.
