All types of quilting supplies
As a quilter, you’ll find that one of the fun things you get to collect and accumulate over the years is thread and lots of it!
But how do you store it properly?
Thread storage not only can be functional but beautiful as well.
All those gorgeous colors of thread can create a unique decoration for your sewing space.
In this post, we’ll review several DIY thread storage options along with some store-bought storage ideas.
A quilter’s frame may not be a necessary tool for every quilter, but if you plan to do a lot of hand quilting, it may be a good idea to invest in a quilt frame.
Sure, you can find pre-made frames online, but let’s be honest, most of us quilters like to do as many DIY projects as possible.
Why not make your own quilting frame?
In this post, I give you simple instructions on how to make a quilt frame by using either wood or PVC — and the pros and cons of both types.
As a beginner quilter, all the gizmos and gadgets can be overwhelming and, frankly, confusing.
Do I need all these templates?
How many different kinds of pins could I possibly need?
Do I purchase a bunch of patterns, or do I make my own?
I remember asking myself these questions when I decided to attempt quilting for the first time.
Luckily, you don’t have to purchase every single item in the quilting section of your local hobby store to create a gorgeous quilt.
We share the top 11 quilting supplies in this post to help you begin your quilting journey.
Have you ever gone into your local fabric shop or arts and crafts store hunting for thread only to stumble upon hundreds of options for colors, uses, and materials?
If you don’t know the basics of thread, it can be pretty overwhelming.
In today’s episode of “The Quilter’s Guide,” I will explain the basics to you and help you better understand what makes good thread, and help you pick out the best sewing thread for your next project.
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.
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?