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Thread Durability

Thread Durability

When you’re a passionate longarm quilter (like me) you not only want your quilts to look fabulous, you also want them to stand the test of time and use.  Choosing […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Thread

Things I Wish I Knew – Thread

Last week we talked a bit more about needles. So what more logical next step than thread? Choosing the right thread for longarm quilting is a skill that develops with […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – More on Needles

Things I Wish I Knew – More on Needles

We started last week with basic information about needles. Because needles are such an integral part of quilting, this week we have even more on needles. I will define the […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Needles

Things I Wish I Knew – Needles

Continuing our series about “things I wish I knew” when I got started longarm quilting. Last week was loading the frame. This week I’ll share 4 things to know about […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Loading the Frame

Things I Wish I Knew – Loading the Frame

In thinking about what to write about this week, it occurred to me that there are lots of tips and tricks I have learned along the way. Many of are […]

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Perfect World

Perfect World

I have decided that 2024 is the year for the perfect world. Perfect quilters’ world that is. And I need your help to make it happen. Why 2024? In the […]

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Women’s Encyclopedia, Part 2

Women’s Encyclopedia, Part 2

I shared a few of the quilts from the special exhibit, Women’s Encyclopedia by Galla Grotto, at Houston International Quilt Festival in a post a few weeks ago. You can […]

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Know Before You Sew

Know Before You Sew

This is a tip for all you pantograph quilters out there. Wouldn’t it be great to know before you sew? That is, to see what a panto design will look […]

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Women’s Encyclopedia

Women’s Encyclopedia

I had the privilege of seeing the special exhibit, Women’s Encyclopedia, at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. This is a collection of quilts by Galla Grotto, who designed the […]

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Ideas for Custom Quilting

Ideas for Custom Quilting

Custom [ kuhs-tuhm ], adjective     definition: made specially for individual customers. Custom quilting is specific quilting designs made and arranged for an individual quilt. As opposed to edge-to-edge or […]

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