Keri Weichert

Keri enjoys all things quilting. She has enjoyed this fun hobby as she continues to invest time growing and learning.
Machine Quilting

The Ultimate Guide To Machine Quilting For Beginners

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Congratulations!

You have completed piecing a quilt top.

Now we must decide how you are going to quilt it. You have several options to choose from including hand tying, hand quilting or machine quilting.

Machine quilting is the fastest of these three methods but does require special feet.

Most beginner quilters are hesitant to use their home sewing machine because they believe that the quilt will not look nice once it is complete. New products like spray adhesives and marking tools have made it much easier to complete the quilt at home.

A word of caution here: if you've made a quilt top that's queen size or larger, the space to the right of the throat plate may not allow you to quilt the machine at home.

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Review of The Gemini Die Cutting Machine

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If you love quilting and being creative, but find that some of the work is tedious and takes up time that you would rather spend putting your talents to use, having an electric cutting machine is one way to add efficiency to your hobby.

If you are in the market for a die-cutting machine, the Gemini Die Cutting Machine is one of the best options out there.

Many people get tired of using a hand-crank machine, and if you are one of those people, this might be the perfect solution for you.

This cutting machine is a fast and quiet twin-function die cutter and embosser.

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woman measuring quilt patches make time for quilting

9 Of The Best Ways To Make More Time For Quilting

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One of the main reasons that people don't quilt is simply because they can't find the time.

It feels time-consuming to set up for a quilting session, get into your groove, and then have to clean up.

With so many things crammed into our schedules, it can be really difficult to find enough free time to just sit down and focus on your creativity. If you can relate to this challenge, read on to learn some tips to make more time for quilting.

There are benefits to quilting that go beyond the final product that make it really worth your time. Quilting used to be done for purely practical reasons, but now studies have shown that not only is quilting great for relieving depression and stress, but it is also an effective form of exercise for your brain.

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23 Of The Best Online Fabric Stores For Quilters

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The people who love to quilt are a rare breed.

Quilters embrace different types of fabrics like artists embrace brushes and a color wheel.

Bold and bright as well as soft and comfortable fabrics are the body consciousness of a quilt.

Fabrics are part of the personal statement that a quilter wants to make, reflecting both the style of quilt and the personality of the artist.

Quilters love looking through various fabrics and brainstorming how they want their quilt to look. That’s why online fabric stores for quilters are so important.

Finding the right fabric for quilters is like discovering a new species for scientists. It gives quilters a sense of accomplishment and purpose. And all works of quilting art are products of accomplishment and purpose.

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Quilting Gloves

9 Of The Best Quilting Gloves

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Quilting is a labor of love, but you don't have to accept hand, arm, and neck strain as part of the hobby. 

Shifting large quilts while machine sewing admittedly strains everything from your fingertips to your neck, but a solution exists.

Free motion quilting gloves help you grip fabric easily.

The greater control created by gripper coatings reduces the physical effort needed to move heavy quilts. 

When you use a rotary cutter, you can try gloves that protect your fingers.

Cut-resistant gloves for quilters stop you from nicking yourself.

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How to Choose Quilt Batting

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Quilt Batting And Types Of Batting

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Congratulations! You have completed your first quilt top.

At this point, you will need to make a quilt “sandwich.” The pieced top and the backing make the top and bottom of the sandwich, while the batting goes into the center.

During the 1800’s, quilters used flannel or old blankets to make the center part of the quilt sandwich. This addition made their quilts heavy. Their goal was to provide warmth in a home that typically stayed at 50° during a mild winter.

Why do we need the batting then if our home is already warm?

Table Of Contents
  1. What Is Quilt Batting?
  2. How to Choose Quilt Batting
  3. Quilt Batting Sizes
  4. Types of Batting
  5. What To Do With Leftover Batting

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