Analysis of a whole-cloth quilt using The Design Master Plan
See how so many concepts in The Design Master Plan by Fiona Schiffl are used in creating a whole-cloth quilt. This book saves the world from a global chocolate shortage.
Top tips for learning to machine quilt—part 1
Free-motion quilting involves moving the quilt in the desired direction only when the needle is up. If the quilt is moving whilst the needle is…
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…
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…
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…
Skipping stitches solution
When my old machine skipped stitches when free-motion quilting, I asked my trusty sewing machine service man about it. Yes, I know that some stitches can be…
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