You have decided that the Amara® is the longarm machine of your dreams. But, how much space will you really need for it? This post will help you to determine which machine in the Amara family and frame combination will work in the space you have available. You may already have a designated space allotted […]
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express love and affection for someone special. And what better way than with a Valentine quilt?! I have gathered some fun ideas to inspire you in this blog post.There’s even a free pattern offer from a friend of Handi Quilter! Sweet! Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter […]
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Today on the blog I’ll give you a step-by-step guide for mastering free-motion quilting pebbles. And, as a bonus, some tips for getting the most from this textural design. Pebbles What are pebbles? Pebbles (for our purposes) is a popular quilting design of small, round-ish shapes usually touching each other. The design got its name […]
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Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the holiday we celebrate here in the USA on the forth Thursday in November each year. It originated with our ancestors as a harvest celebration. It has morphed in modern times into a day that we are mindful of and grateful for all of the things that make us comfortable, bring us […]
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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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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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Today on the blog, we’re discussing the most common mistakes new quilters make. New longarm quilters often encounter a few common pitfalls. In quilting, it is totally normal to make mistakes (and learn from them!), but our hope today is that we can help you avoid the most common ones. So you can focus on […]
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“What is the best free motion design that’s easy for a new quilter?” I get this question almost on the daily! If you ask 10 quilters, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. It’s a matter of opinion and most quilters will share the design they are most comfortable stitching. Today, I’m sharing my advice (and […]
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Let’s talk about how to handle quilting the very bottom of the quilt, on a longarm machine, using best practices for the best results. Imagine yourself here: You loaded your very first quilt on your new longarm frame, attaching the pieces to the leaders, just like in the video. You basted across the batting and […]
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Today, let’s talk about how to quilt Piano Keys. I discussed Piano Keys in a previous post that you can read here. It is such a versatile design that works well for so many quilts. You’ll want to have this design in your tool belt. And as you’ll see, it’s easy to change it up […]
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