Top tips for learning to machine quilt—part 2
The four step process Learning to quilt takes four steps: speed, even stitches, smooth curves, and accuracy. Don’t expect to achieve them all at once. Concentrate…
Trapunto samplers I & II
After trying trapunto on a quilt previously, I was eager to try it again when I saw Philippa Naylor’s technique in her book, “Quilting in…
Machine quilting sampler I
After learning to machine quilting, I practised for 2-3 hours per day for a couple of months. I wanted to “get it” as soon as…
Where do I start quilting?
There are two main strategies when it comes to starting to machine quilt: start in the centre and working your way out to the…
Top walking foot tips for quilters
The walking foot is no ordinary foot and needs to be used in a slightly different way to get the best out of it. The foot…
Quilting continuously
It can be tough to work out the best way to quilt a design as continuously as possible but there are some common techniques that can…
What to expect when you’re learning to machine quilt in a classroom
One of the biggest challenges in learning to machine quilt in a classroom with a teacher will be to allow yourself to go through the emotions of learning a new…
Pin basting a quilt
While there are a few strategies quilters use for pin basting, here are my five favourite tips. Tape the entire edge of the backing fabric to the…
