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As a beginning quilter, you'll want to start with fairly simple patterns. This gives you a chance to develop your skills without getting too frustrated.

All quilters stand on the shoulders of those who quilted before them, and the many beginning quilting books on the market will be an invaluable resource on your journey.

We've made this list to help you choose the references that will lead to success.

As you learn to quilt, you'll explore your creative side and produce fine objects that provide pleasure for many years.

7 Best Handheld Sewing Machines For Quilters And Sewers

by Miriam Ronne

Big Giveaway—FREE Modern Lone Star Quilt Pattern.

In the world of portable sewing machines, mini handheld sewing machines represent the smallest category.

You can literally operate the machine with one hand while holding the fabric with the other hand.

They are designed primarily for performing emergency repairs when you are away from home or don't have a standard sewing machine.

Most of them run on batteries, so you won't have a cord in your way as you work.

Quilters find them useful at times for quick basting tasks or when teaching a young person about sewing.

The Ultimate Guide To Better Hand Quilting

by Keri Weichert

Big Giveaway—FREE Modern Lone Star Quilt Pattern.

Hand quilting has managed to still be popular in today’s modern quilt world.

Quilters choose hand quilting for a variety of reasons.

Many quilters want to create an heirloom, have a hand quilting design, or simply enjoy the quiet comfort of stitching.

Hand quilting requires thousands of small stitches but altogether they work to create beautiful images. These stitches add depth and art to a colorful patchwork of colors.

Each stitch taken is as unique as the fingerprint on the quilters fingers.

Hand quilting represents the love, craftsmanship, and individuality of the person holding the needle.

Ready To Baste Your Quilt? Here’s Your Step-By-Step Guide

by Miriam Ronne

Big Giveaway—FREE Modern Lone Star Quilt Pattern.

You've finally finished piecing your quilt top together, so what's next? Before you can quilt your project, you need to baste your “quilt sandwich.”

Basting is a crucial step in the quilt-making process, and you need to do it accurately and thoroughly to ensure you get the best result with your quilting.

But don't worry! It's not difficult, and it shouldn't take too much time.

I can usually baste a twin-sized quilt in less than two hours.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we will show you how to baste a quilt and give you some tips and tricks that I've learned over the years.

7 Excellent Fabric Glues For Quilters and Sewers

by Keri Weichert

Big Giveaway—FREE Modern Lone Star Quilt Pattern.

Fabric glue is specially formulated to make a strong bond while remaining flexible.

Flexibility is vital for fabric applications because fabrics can move, bend, and twist during use by their nature.

Whether you want to repair torn blue jeans or glue baste seams on a quilt, fabric adhesive delivers excellent results.

Once you stock your sewing kit with fabric glue, you'll find that it has many great uses while quilting or fixing your favorite things around the house.

Nostalgic Vintage Quilt Patterns From The 1920s And 1930s

by Miriam Ronne

Big Giveaway—FREE Modern Lone Star Quilt Pattern.

It’s no secret that quilting has been around for generations, but have they always looked the same?

Sure, fabric styles have changed and almost every quilter now has a sewing machine of their own, but what did 1920s quilts and 1930s quilts actually look like?

I’m excited to share with you this post some gorgeous vintage quilts and even some depression-era quilt patterns.

I believe it’s extremely important to look back at some of these older quilt patterns to truly understand the craft of quilting and see the labor of love these quilters put into their craft.