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 the thread that will hold your quilt together is a big decision. Since our Handi Quilter machines can handle any thread you choose to use, […]
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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 experience, but even as a beginner, understanding the fundamentals can greatly enhance your quilting. The thread you select can significantly impact the overall look and […]
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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 important details to think about when choosing which needle to use for a particular project. If you choose the right needle you’ll sail through the […]
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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 needles. 1. Needle System The most important piece of information to know, is which needle system your machine uses. All Handi Quilter longarm machines use […]
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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 things I wish I knew when I was starting out with longarm quilting. I think this is a good idea for an entire series of […]
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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 Women’s Encyclopedia exhibit of quilts by Galla Grotto I saw a quilt called The Territory of Women. In the artist’s statement, Galla says. “Everyone dreams […]
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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 see that post here. Because I was so impressed with these quilts, I want to share a few more of my favorites. I love them […]
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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 like on your quilt before you stitch it out. No seam ripper required (if it turns out to be not what you wanted)! This is […]
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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 women’s series based on cultural traditions throughout the world. It is her reinterpretation of myths, images, and symbols. The portraits are her heroines, goddesses, fairies, […]
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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 all-over quilting which is a design that is repeated across the entire quilt without regard to the piecing or applique. Custom quilting is a great […]
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