“Spirals can be used in blocks and borders too. And they are great combined with other shapes to create gorgeous designs.”
If you have ever been lucky enough to visit Handi Quilter, you know we have a gallery on the 2nd floor. There’s always a quilt show there! A new collection was recently hung, the 2021 Educator Challenge quilts. The Challenge A little history: most years the Handi Quilter national educators are issued a challenge of […]
Read MoreAfter getting multiple questions from folks, I came to realize that not everyone is aware of the rich array of social media resources available to Handi Quilter owners and those interested in Handi Quilter. Here is what’s out there and where you can find it. YouTube Go to https://www.YouTube.com/HandiQuilter . You will see hundreds […]
Read MoreTurning the quilt to quilt the side borders is a great technique that’s used by most accomplished quilters. It is definitely the best way when you are using robotic quilting like Pro-Stitcher, if you are really into accuracy (like me). It’s also a good technique for free motion quilters. Quilting a border all in one […]
Read MoreThe Spring Quilt show season is gearing up. Quilters are ready (especially this year!) to get out and go. We start looking for that next project, with happy spring color after a long cold winter. A quilt show is the ideal place for getting inspiration, buying supplies and learning new techniques. Chances are you’ll find […]
Read MoreOne more super easy and super fun echo quilting design and I promise to stop. (Maybe) But can you see how echoing is a essential skill for a free motion quilter? It is a must-have in your tool box. This design was originated by my good friend and Handi Quilter Ambassador, Helen Godden. Helen […]
Read MoreAs promised, we’ll learn some more easy echo designs. How did you do with the peacock feathers? I’d love to see some pics in the comments! We can modify the teardrop shape of the peacock feather to create a similar but very different looking design. Leaves Start with a leaf shape. You should be proficient […]
Read MoreI want to encourage you to take the Quilters’ Survey. It starts on Monday, February 7, 2022. And runs through Friday, February 11,2022. You can find it here. Not only is it a chance to have your voice heard by the innovators in the quilting industry. You can win prizes too! Twenty-five $50 gift […]
Read MoreBuilding on last week’s post about echo quilting, this week we will talk about creating designs with simple shapes and echoing. Now that you’ve practiced a bit and have that skill in your toolbox. These echo quilting designs work well for both Edge-to-Edge and background fills. It just depends on how large or small you […]
Read MoreAnother free motion skill you will want to master is echo quilting. It has so many uses! Echo quilting is uniformly distanced quilting lines that outline or echo a shape. This simple technique can have really big impact on your quilts. If you want to showcase a patch or applique or a quilting motif, echoing […]
Read MoreWhen we talk about “quilt from the back”, most quilters think of pantographs or groovy boards. Handi Quilter sells the Quilt From the Back Kit for folks interested in quilting with pantographs. Pantographs are printed quilting designs that usually come on rolls. They are placed on the table at the back of the machine and […]
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