Tips to Jump Start Longarm Quilting

Tips to Jump Start Longarm Quilting

Quilting your first quilt can seem daunting to a longarm beginner. Here are 3 tips to jump start your longarm quilting and make you ready to tackle any quilt.  1. […]

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Couching is Magic

Couching is Magic

After reading last week’s post, I know you are on the lookout for new techniques to elevate your quilting. One such technique that’s been gaining traction in recent years is […]

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Take the Time

Take the Time

Last week we talked about Spring flowers and how we were anxiously awaiting them. But flowers only bloom when they are ready. And so we must be patient. Quilters are […]

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Spring Quilts

Spring Quilts

This week much of the US had a final, (we hope), blast of Winter and that can only mean Spring will be here, for good, soon. Here in North Carolina […]

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Tension Headache

I’ve got a cure for your tension headache. Tension is the first thing you need to learn when starting out with longarm quilting. It’s not hard to learn. Many quilters […]

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More Tools for Tension

More Tools for Tension

Last week we learned about the Towa gauge, the best tool for help setting your bobbin tension. There are a few other simple tools I use when adjusting and monitoring […]

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Choosing the Right Thread for Longarm Quilting

Choosing the Right Thread for Longarm Quilting

Choosing the right thread for longarm quilting is what will bring your creation to life and make it last for generations. With so many choices available, finding the perfect thread […]

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Using Batting Scraps

Using Batting Scraps

As a quilter, there’s no denying the joy of completing a beautiful quilt. Handi Quilter helps you finish more quilts. However, with every finished project comes the inevitable stash of […]

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Thread Durability

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 […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Thread

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 […]

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