Ruler Work Guide: Getting Started on a Machine
Ruler work on a quilting machine involves using quilting rulers as guides to create straight lines, curves, and geometric patterns while free-motion quilting. You’ll need a quilting ruler, ruler foot,…
Ruler work on a quilting machine involves using quilting rulers as guides to create straight lines, curves, and geometric patterns while free-motion quilting. You’ll need a quilting ruler, ruler foot,…
Perfect pebbles in quilting require consistent circular motions with overlapping shapes that create texture without gaps. You can quilt perfect pebbles by maintaining steady speed, using the right thread tension,…
To quilt around a motif like a professional, start by tracing your motif with water-soluble markers and use a walking foot for even stitching. Professional quilters always test their technique…
Speed slider tips for beginner quilters start with setting your machine to the slowest speed and gradually increasing as you build confidence and muscle memory. You should practice straight lines…
Trapunto quilting on your machine creates raised, dimensional designs by adding extra batting or stuffing between layers before quilting around the shapes. You can master trapunto quilting techniques using any…
You can set up a longarm frame in small spaces by choosing a compact mid-arm quilting machine and using space-saving techniques like wall mounting or convertible furniture. The key is…
Channel quilting on your machine creates beautiful parallel lines of stitching that add texture and dimension to your quilts. You need to set up guide bars or use specialized feet…
A t-shirt quilt combines your favorite memories into one cozy blanket by cutting t-shirts into squares and sewing them together with batting and backing fabric. To quilt a t-shirt quilt…
Perfect crosshatching on a quilt requires even line spacing, consistent thread tension, and steady machine speed. You’ll need a walking foot or quilting extension table for best results. Start with…
To adjust your hopping foot height, turn your machine’s presser foot pressure dial or lift mechanism until you have about the thickness of a business card between the foot and…