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7 Of The Best Embroidery Machines For Quilters

May 21, 2021October 12, 2020 by Miriam Ronne

Embroidery machines used to cost thousands of dollars.

With the popularity of personalized items and handmade gifts, companies have begun creating home embroidery machines for home crafters and small business owners.

As a quilter, an embroidery machine would be an excellent investment.

It’s perfect for creating custom labels for your quilts.

It also works well for baby quilts to add the child’s name and birth date on the quilt top.

You can even create beautifully intricate embroidered blocks to add extra texture and detail to your quilts.

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7 Best Portable Sewing Machines For Quilters

May 21, 2021October 9, 2020 by Keri Weichert

Most of you treasure every chance you get to settle into your craft room and lovingly create new quilts.

Although we value that feeling of being in our happy place, sometimes you may want to take your sewing hobby on the road.

When you and your friends organize a quilting bee, a lightweight sewing machine you can move around easily is essential.

The good news here is that you don’t have to worry about sacrificing function for portability.

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Review Of 6 Of The Best Juki Sewing Machines For Quilting

June 9, 2021January 22, 2019 by Keri Weichert

If you have ever tried to quilt on a sewing machine, you probably know how difficult and frustrating it can be.

The fabric doesn’t stay flat, you quickly run out of room to work, and the thread tension is difficult to maintain.

However, quilting can be fun if you are working with the right equipment. Juki sewing machines can help in your creation of beautiful quilts using much less effort than other machines.

In this article, we will compare Juki sewing machines in detail. But first, let’s look at what makes this brand of sewing machines unique.

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9 Best Sewing Machines For Quilting In 2023

February 24, 2023December 12, 2017 by Keri Weichert

When it comes to quilting sewing machines, you’ll find a different style for each sewing need.

From simple mending to making dresses, from embroidery to quilting – there’s a quilting machine for it!

When it comes to sewing machines for quilting, how do you decide which one is right for you?

First, decide what your quilting plans and projects will be. Are you only going to be piecing quilts, or do you want to do the top quilting as well?

If you’ll be doing free motion stitching, you’ll want something with a larger table area (also called the throat).

Then, decide what you are willing to spend. If you feel you need a top-of-the-line, computerized machine that does everything but the dishes, you can expect to spend thousands of dollars. (The Janome Horizon Quilt Maker Memory Craft 12000 can set you back over $5,000.)

Once you have a good idea of what you need and what you can spend, it’s time to talk to other quilters.

What sewing machine do they use? What machine would they like to have for quilting?

Serious quilters are going to invest in a heavy-duty machine, such as the Bernina 770 QE (around $6K), the Baby Lock Destiny II (around $8K), and the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200QCP (around $2K).

All three of these come with high recommendations from professional quilters.

Serious hobbyists also had recommendations for sewing machines for beginners; after researching them all, we put together our list of favorites.

But first, let’s review the types of machines you might consider as you develop your sewing and quilting skills.