trip around the world quilts FI

11 Absolutely Stunning Trip Around The World Quilts

by

If you are looking for an easy, yet gorgeous quilt pattern, the Trip Around the World quilt pattern might just be the perfect pattern for you!

It may look complicated at first, but if you take it one row at a time, it is quite simple to follow the pattern.

Fabric selection is critical as you are creating a layered look beginning in the center of the quilt and moving outward. All the squares are cut the same size, which makes this a great beginner quilt.

We’ve gathered some beautiful examples of this versatile quilt pattern to inspire you to create your very own Trip Around the World quilt.

Read more

Embroidery Machine

7 Of The Best Embroidery Machines For Quilters

by

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.

Table Of Contents
  1. What to Look for in a Home Embroidery Machine
  2. 7 Best Embroidery Machines for Quilters
  3. Our Pick for the Best Embroidery Machine

Read more

Curved Safety Pins For Quilting FI

Your Guide To The Best Curved Safety Pins For Quilting

by

High-quality safety pins perform best for quilters.

Quilting safety pins have features specifically designed to make your work a bit easier. 

Manufacturers make quilters' safety pins with slight bends in their shafts.

They also use malleable metals that bend with minimal pressure if you need to adjust their shape slightly.

 At first glance, they might look like factory rejects, but their curving design optimizes their function for quilters.

As with everything related to quilting, specialized tools have the power to improve your results. 

Let's take a look at some of the best curved safety pins on the market.

Table Of Contents
  1. What Are Curved Safety Pins Used For?
  2. What Size Curved Safety Pins Are Used for Quilting?
  3. 7 Best Curved Safety Pins for Quilting

Read more

How To Hand-Tie A Quilt In 5 Easy Steps

by

Have you ever gone into an antique store in a small town? What is one item that is bound to be at every antique store — no matter where you go? A hand-tied quilt! 

Tying a quilt by hand was a popular way of quilting in days gone by, but it seems quilt tying is a lost art, especially in the modern quilt era.

I love the look of a tied quilt. The ties add such a sweet finish to a quilt top and a fun 3D texture. Plus, once you have the knot tying figured out, it can be much quicker and easier than hand or machine quilting. Sounds like a win-win to me!

Table Of Contents
  1. What is the best thing to tie a quilt with?
  2. Supplies You’ll Need to Tie a Quilt
  3. How to Hand-Tie a Quilt
  4. Now you know how to hand tie a quilt!

Read more

quilting needle FI

The 7 Best Quilting Needles For Hand Quilting

by

Handing quilting lets you step away from your sewing machine.

You get to unplug and descend into the mind-cleansing joy of creating directly with your hands.

As with all things quilting, the right needles matter.

They reduce hand strain and produce better results.

At first glance, the styles and sizes of hand quilting needles can be a little overwhelming.

Which needle you choose will boil down to personal preference and the materials that you're working with.

Table Of Contents
  1. What is hand quilting?
  2. What is better to hand quit with — a short or long needle?
  3. Types of Needles for Hand Quilting
  4. 7 Best Hand Quilting Needles

Read more

25 Of The Best Gifts For Quilters In 2023

by

Wondering what to buy someone who loves to quilt? You've come to the right place!

Sometimes it is tough to buy a gift for someone who has a particular hobby, especially if you don't know much about the craft that they are interested in.

You don't want to buy quilters gifts that someone already has ten of, and you certainly don't want to buy something that they have no use for.

If you have a quilter in your life (or if you are a quilter yourself), you might need a little inspiration to find the perfect gift.

Let's go over some of the best gifts for quilters that are sure to please and help them with their hobby.

Table Of Contents
  1. 25 Of The Best Gifts For Quilters In 2023
  2. 1. MumCraft Multipurpose Sewing Clips with Tin Box Package
  3. 2. Ibotta Quilt Clips
  4. 3. Little Quilts and Gifts from Jelly Roll Scraps
  5. 4. Ultima Thread Spool Savers
  6. 5. Quilt Gallery Ruler Gripper Super Grip
  7. 6. TightGrips Non-slip grips for Quilt Templates
  8. 7. Skyhawk Acrylic Quilting Rulers Combo Pack of 4 Quilters Rulers
  9. 8. Heat Erasable Fabric Marking Pens with 4 Refills for Quilting, Sewing and Dressmaking
  10. 9. MumCraft Quilting Supplies Set of 15 Stainless Steel Hemming Clips
  11. 10. Omnigrid 12-Inch-by-18-Inch Fold-Away Portable Cutting & Pressing Station
  12. 11. The Binding Tool 
  13. 12. Omnigrid Wooden Ruler Rack
  14. 13. The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt: Letters from 1920s Farm Wives and the 111 Blocks They Inspired
  15. 14. Sew Steady FMQ Slider Mat
  16. 15. Fons & Porter Design Wall
  17. 16. Clover Hot Press Perfect Ruler
  18. 17. Clover Point 2 Point Turner
  19. 18. Taylor Seville Original Comfort Grip Magic Pins
  20. 19. Ibotti Curved Safety Pins
  21. 20. Handi Quilter Zinger Retractable Scissor Holder
  22. 21. Personalized Satin Sewing Labels
  23. 22. Machingers Quilting Support Gloves
  24. 23. HONEYSEW Quilting Templates
  25. 24. Moda Fabric Scrap Bag
  26. 25. Madam Sew Sew Bright LED Sewing Machine Strip Light

Read more