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6 Steps to Perfect Tension

6 Steps to Perfect Tension

Perfect tension – it is the #1 skill you should learn when starting your longarm quilting journey. Tension can either make or break your quilting results. It can be scary […]

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Seeing Stars Quilt-along, tips for the triangles

Seeing Stars Quilt-along, tips for the triangles

We are piecing the blocks for the Seeing Stars Handi Quilter quilt-along this month. There are a lot of half-square triangles in this quilt, which means there are bias edges. […]

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Seeing Stars Quilt-along piecing the blocks

Seeing Stars Quilt-along piecing the blocks

It’s April, so this month we are piecing the blocks for the Handi Quilter quilt-along, Seeing Stars. Last month we chose fabrics and cut out our pieces. If you are […]

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AI and Longarm Quilting

AI and Longarm Quilting

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is on all the news channels lately. The implications for the abuse of this technology are mind-blowing. That’s why there’s so much controversy. But AI can be […]

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Know Your Bobbin Case

As long as we are learning about bobbin winders, we might as well get familiar with your bobbin case too. The more you know about your machine, the better you’ll […]

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Know Your Moxie Bobbin Winder

Know Your Moxie Bobbin Winder

We recently learned about the standard Handi Quilter bobbin winder, now it’s time to get to know the Moxie bobbin winder. Some things are the same, but just like Moxie, […]

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Quilt-a-long Selecting Fabric and Cutting

Quilt-a-long Selecting Fabric and Cutting

Have you started on your Seeing Stars quilt-a-long quilt? It’s not too late! This month (March) we are selecting fabric and cutting. I will share my progress and thoughts as […]

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Know Your Bobbin Winder

Know Your Bobbin Winder

Starting with a well wound bobbin is essential for good results when quilting. That’s why you need to know how to operate your Handi Quilter bobbin winder. It’s a great […]

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Handi Quilter’s First Quilt-A-Long

Handi Quilter’s First Quilt-A-Long

Have you ever joined a quilt-a-long? Now is your chance to try one on for size. Handi Quilter’s first quilt-a-long is just starting and it’s FREE!   The Videos The […]

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Spring Quilt Show – Are you ready?

Spring Quilt Show – Are you ready?

The Spring Quilt show season is gearing up. This weekend alone has 3 major shows just in the southeast US. QuiltCon in Atlanta, GA; AQS QuiltWeek in Daytona Beach; Fl, […]

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