Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners: Step-by-Step on a Real Quilt
One of the biggest reasons quilters get stuck with free-motion quilting has nothing to do with feathers, loops, meanders, or any other quilting design. Instead, many quilters find themselves wondering: In my newest YouTube video, I’m taking you beyond practice sandwiches and demonstration swatches and onto a real quilt. Using an Easy Pieces quilt Connor […]
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New to Free-Motion Quilting? Try This!
One of the most common things I hear from quilters is: “I tried free-motion quilting, but I just couldn’t get the hang of it.” Sometimes the problem isn’t a lack of skill or determination. Sometimes it’s simply trying to learn too many new things at once. That’s a lot! In my newest YouTube video, I’m […]
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You Don’t Have to Be at the Machine to Stay Creative (Quilting Tips)
There are times when we want to quilt, but life simply doesn’t make that possible. Whether it’s time, caregiving, injury, illness, or just a full season of life, being away from the sewing machine can feel frustrating – especially when your mind is still full of ideas and your fingers are itching to get started. […]
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Tired of Quilting Indecision? Try This Instead!
Have you ever finished a quilt top… and then completely stalled out? The piecing is done. The quilt top is pressed. It looks great! And then comes the question: “How should I quilt this?” If that moment has ever stopped you in your tracks, you are absolutely not alone. This is one of the most […]
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A Simple Path to More Confident Machine Quilting
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen a lovely surge of interest in machine quilting on my YouTube channel and on this blog – thanks so much to everyone who has been watching! One of the questions I get asked most often is: “Where should I start?” Machine quilting can feel like a lot […]
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Easy Fixes for Thread “Nests”
Tired of messy thread nests or “bird’s nests” on the back sides of your quilts? In this quilting tutorial, I’ll share simple ways to prevent messy starts when you’re machine quilting – no fancy tools required! These easy but effective tips apply to both straight stitching and free-motion stitching. In this quilting tutorial, I share: […]
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Thread Tension Fixes Every Quilter Should Know
Struggling with loopy, loose, or irregular stitches or other common sewing machine tension issues? Learn how to balance bobbin tension and upper thread tension on your domestic (home) sewing machine for both straight stitching and free-motion quilting, and how to troubleshoot common machine stitching issues – no screwdriver or expensive repairs needed! In this quilting […]
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No More Wrestling with Your Quilts! Easier Machine Quilting
Managing the bulk of a quilt in your domestic machine sure can feel like a workout! My newest video shares my favorite ways to make machine quilting easier – from setup and (optional) stabilizing lines to simple ergonomic tricks. No matter what size sewing machine you have, I hope these tips will help you quilt […]
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Free-Motion Quilting on a Home Sewing Machine – Setting Up for Success
Are you curious about free-motion quilting but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly video breaks down the basics you need to know before stitching your first design. In the video, you’ll learn:✅ The best free-motion feet for domestic machines✅ How and why to drop your feed dogs✅ How quilting gloves help you control the […]
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How Quilt-As-You-Go Made Modern Has Held Up After 10 Years
Wondering if Quilt-As-You-Go quilts really hold up over time? I revisited several quilts I made using Jera Brandvig’s QAYG method – where each block is quilted with batting (but no backing!) before being joined together. After 10 years of family use and frequent washing, I’m sharing what held up, what surprised me, and why I […]
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