The quilting world has seen an exciting transformation in recent years with the increasing popularity of computer-aided quilting. Robotic quilting systems like Pro-Stitcher have made it easy to finish your quilts with master-quality quilting. If you are a designer, this new era presents a unique opportunity to create digital quilting designs for use with these […]
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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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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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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 to a quilt top with just the right quilting stitches, thread color, and designs makes my heart sing. Here is my process with some tips […]
Read MoreI made a temperature quilt for 2022. Have you heard of them? Just Google temperature quilts and you’ll find lots of examples! Making a Temperature Quilt The idea is to record the high and low temperature for each day. Assign a fabric (color) to temperature ranges and use the fabric associated with the high […]
Read MoreAfter getting multiple questions from folks, I came to realize that not everyone is aware of the rich array of social media resources available to Handi Quilter owners and those interested in Handi Quilter. Here is what’s out there and where you can find it. YouTube Go to https://www.YouTube.com/HandiQuilter . You will see hundreds […]
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Attention: We interrupt the series on Free Motion Quilting for Beginners to bring our Pro-Stitcher robotic quilters some information on the latest Pro-Stitcher update. Free motion quilting will resume next week. Keep your 15 minutes a day going! We are so excited to have an official (non-beta) new update for Pro-Stitcher. It has loads of […]
Read MoreIn last week’s blog post I explained how I prepared a not-so-flat vintage quilt top for finishing. If you didn’t catch it, be sure to read it first. No worries, I’ll wait. Basic plan Now that I had a nice flat quilt top, I could start thinking about the quilting. I wanted to ignore […]
Read MoreHere’s a little Valentine treat for you, because we love you! A quick, last minute project for your favorite Valentine. It’s a paper-pieced Valentine heart that you can make into pillow, a tote bag. Or make several and make a small quilt or wall hanging, or just one for a mini. You’ll probably come up […]
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