International Quilt Festival 2024 Recap
This blog post shares some of the amazing quilts seen at the International Quilt Festival 2024. International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX for 2024 is in the books. Festival, as it is affectionately known, is the big show each year in Houston. It is held at the end of October / beginning of November. (Just […]
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17 Tips for Attending QuiltCon in 2025
QuiltCon is coming to the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ, February 20-23, 2025! The largest modern quilting event in the world, QuiltCon is hosted by the Modern Quilt Guild. With attendees coming from around the globe, the event features a vibrant quilt show full of competition quilts, community outreach quilts, and special exhibits; as […]
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12 Halloween Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting Designs
With Halloween just around the corner, this is the perfect time to dive into seasonal quilting projects. Here are some inspiring ideas to spark your creativity for fall-themed quilts! Crisp cool air and the vibrant colors of reds, oranges and golds make fall the perfect time of year for making quilts. It’s snuggle time! I’ll […]
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How To Choose the Right Retailer for your Longarm Purchase
You’re ready to take the plunge into longarm quilting. It’s a significant decision and a big investment. You’ve done some research and narrowed down your choices when it comes to which machine you think will be the best fit for you. Choosing the right retailer is just as crucial as selecting the machine itself. In […]
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How to Maintain your Longarm Machine
Once you have your shiny new Handi Quilter longarm machine all set up in your studio and you are getting familiar with how to use it, you’ll also want to know how to care for it, so that it continues to run in tip-top shape for many years to come. So in this blog post […]
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Machine Comparison: Should I Buy the HQ Amara or the HQ Infinity
Today on the blog, I’m answering the question, “Should I buy the Amara or Infinity longarm machine?” Let’s do a machine comparison. If you are ready to dive into longarm quilting, you’ll want to purchase the exactly right machine for YOU. Having a machine comparison will be super-helpful. Longarm quilting machines are a significant investment and […]
Read More21 Tips for Your Trip to Houston Quilt Festival
Houston Quilt Festival, the quilt show of all quilt shows, here in the USA. Are you going to attend this year? In this post I’m sharing 21 tips to get the most out of your time at the show. Why I’m qualified Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator. This year will be […]
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What’s the Difference Between Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite?
We get this question a lot! So, today on the blog I’ll share the differences between Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite. Why I’m qualified to compare Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator. I’ve been quilting with Pro-Stitcher since it first came out in 2003. We call that […]
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Machine Comparison – Should I Buy the MOXIE or the AMARA?
Today on the blog, I’m answering the question, “Should I buy the Moxie or Amara longarm machine?” Let’s do a machine comparison. If you are ready to dive into longarm quilting, you’ll want to purchase the exactly right machine for YOU. Having a machine comparison will be super-helpful. Longarm quilting machines are a significant investment and […]
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Longarm Quilting Classes in Kansas – 2024 Guide
Are you looking for longarm quilting classes in Kansas? Well then, friend, you’re in the right place! We put together this guide PACKED with information on where to learn to use a longarm quilting machine in Kansas. Longarm Classes Near Me – in Kansas! The quilt shops and businesses listed here are trusted resources for […]
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