Surprise! Quilt-Along

Surprise! Quilt-Along

We had so much fun with the Seeing Stars quilt-along. Seeing all your quilts was amazing! So we are starting another quilt-along this month. The Surprise! Quilt-along is the perfect […]

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Threads, Needles, and Tension

Threads, Needles, and Tension

There is a handy one-page document here.   Download it. Print it. Laminate it. Hang it up near your machine. It’s good information when you are experiencing issues with Threads, […]

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More Tools for Quilting

More Tools for Quilting

Last week I showed you how I use a laser level for quilting. There are some other tools I use that I may have “borrowed” (permanently) from the garage. Here’s […]

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Using a Laser Level for Quilting

Using a Laser Level for Quilting

Not all quilting tools are purchased in a quilt shop. In the last post on loading I promised to write about using a laser level to square my backing fabric. […]

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Things Beginners Need to Know – Part 1

Things Beginners Need to Know – Part 1

When you start your longarm quilting journey you’ll likely get some lessons in the operation of your machine. You’ll learn things like how to thread the machine, how to wind […]

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Where Quilting Shows

Where Quilting Shows

Do you want your quilting to show? Well that’s a silly question. Right? We put lots of effort into planning and executing the quilting for our quilts. Of course we […]

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the QUILTING! – Seeing Stars Quilt Along

the QUILTING! – Seeing Stars Quilt Along

June is the month for the best part of the Seeing Stars quilt-along…the QUILTING! I don’t know about you, but it’s my favorite part of making a quilt. Adding personality […]

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Pro-Stitcher Connect!  (what you need to know)

Pro-Stitcher Connect! (what you need to know)

You have probably heard through social media, our newsletter, or your local retailer that there is a fabulous new version of Pro-Stitcher software, called Pro-Stitcher Connect. There’s a lot of […]

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Using the TOWA Guage

Using the TOWA Guage

Have you book-marked the 6 Steps to Perfect Tension post? The #1 question we get here at Handi Quilter is about tension. It takes a little practice to get skillful […]

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Assembling the quilt top – Seeing Stars Quilt-Along

Assembling the quilt top – Seeing Stars Quilt-Along

This month we are sewing our blocks together and assembling the quilt top! It’s getting closer and closer to the good part…the quilting! 🙂 Check your layout Before you start […]

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