Want to Try Long Arm Quilting? Here Are 7 of the Best Long Arm Quilting Machines

picture of machine sewing quilt Long Arm Quilting Machines

Are you ready to take the next step in your quilt-making journey and start quilting your own quilt projects? 

For those serious about creating beautiful quilting designs on their quilts, a long arm quilting machine is the way to go. 

The sky is the limit when it comes to long arm quilting, and many options are on the market today. 

This article will help you determine what to look for and narrow down what is essential for YOU and your quilting needs. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Fun and Productive Quilt Retreat

Have you been dabbling with the idea of hosting your own quilting retreat? 

They can be such a fun way to make new quilty friends and try something new, but how do you plan a quilt retreat? 

We will discuss this topic in FULL in the post and go over all the nitty gritty details so you can feel confident when you go to host your first or next quilting retreat with ease. 

What Is a Quilt Retreat?

Before we jump into any details, let’s go over the basics. A quilt retreat is a gathering of quilters to sew, learn, and fellowship together. The quilters can have varying skill levels, or you can specify a specific skill level for your attendees. 

Also, you can choose a specific quilt pattern that everyone sews, or you can have everyone pick their pattern. Often, the importance isn’t the actual quilt pattern or project that everyone is working on, but the friendships and connections created when quilters get together and share their love for the craft. 

A quilt retreat can be a few hours or several days. That will heavily depend on your attendees’ schedules and what you would like to commit to. We’ll discuss this more later in this post. 

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15 Of The Most Beautiful Double Wedding Ring Quilt Designs + Free Patterns

Did you know that there is a quilt pattern that symbolizes romance, longevity, and love?

The pattern I am talking about is the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern (DWR), and it is a gorgeous canvas of interwoven rings creating a beautiful quilt top.

I want to go over a little history of the wedding quilt, show a wide variety of examples of the pattern, and provide links to a few free DWR patterns.

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21 Autumn and Halloween Quilt Patterns Without Any Tricks But All the Treats

Fall is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start making spooky and festive Halloween quilts. 

There are so many possibilities when decorating your home with Halloween quilt projects, and we will explore a bunch of them today!

Whether you go “all out” with your Halloween decor or prefer to have just a few spooky pieces, you will surely find something ghoulishly perfect in the collection of Halloween quilt pattern ideas. 

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You Can Make A Beautiful Barn Quilt Yourself — It’s Easy! [+ Free Printable]

Barn Quilt Patterns ideas

Barn quilts are a well-loved tradition in rural areas and have gained more popularity in the past couple of decades.

Whoever came up with the idea to use quilt patterns for barn art was a genius.

Though the origin of the first barn quilt is unknown, what is certain is that barn quilts exude a warm, cozy, homey feel to everyone (even those who may not quilt or live on a farm).

In this post, I will show you the steps to making a barn quilt and answer some questions you may have about how to make barn quilts.

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All You Need To Know About Lap Quilt Sizes And How To Make One

Did you know there is a difference between a lap quilt and a throw quilt?

When I first started creating quilts for other people, I thought they were basically the same thing.

However, I quickly found out that they are different sizes entirely. 

Today, we will focus on the different attributes of lap quilts, such as the size of lap quilts and how exactly they differ from a throw-sized quilt. 

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