DIY Quilted Pouches with Decorative Stitching & Easy Zipper Installation!
If you’re looking for a practical way to use up leftover fabric and off-cuts of batting while enjoying the decorative stitches on your sewing machine, this project is a wonderful place to start. And if you’ve never tried Nancy Zieman’s easy zipper installation technique – I’ll show you how it works! I think it’s the […]
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Perfect Edges: How to Square Up & Trim a Quilt (Rulers vs. Laser Square)
Squaring up quilts and trimming quilt edges are vital steps in quilt binding prep, but we don’t talk about them nearly as much as you might expect. In this week’s video tutorial, I’ll show you how I square up and trim quilts after walking foot quilting, free-motion quilting, or professional longarm quilting. We’ll look at […]
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This Built-In Decorative Stitch Is AMAZING for Machine Quilting!
If you’ve ever looked through the decorative stitches built into your sewing machine and wondered whether any of them could actually be useful for quilting, the answer is yes! And because decorative stitches feed automatically through the machine, it can also feel like a more approachable alternative to free-motion quilting for many quilters, and potentially […]
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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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Quilt Marking Tools Tested: Safer Choices for Machine Quilting
Quilt marking can make machine quilting feel more manageable – or more stressful, depending on the tools you choose. Over the years, I’ve tested a wide range of quilt marking tools while quilting on a domestic sewing machine, and I’ve learned that visibility, removability, and long-term fabric safety matter just as much as how easy […]
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Walking Foot Quilting Made Easy: 3 Versatile Techniques (plus variations!)
Ready to quilt with a walking foot? In this beginner-friendly quilting tutorial, I’m sharing 3 easy walking foot quilting techniques that every machine quilter should know. These simple, foundational quilting tips and techniques can help you quilt smoothly, avoid puckers, and build real confidence — even on your very first project! We’ll cover: You’ll also […]
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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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