Something Fishy at the Quilt Show
I was at the American Quilter Society’s QuiltWeek in Daytona Beach, Florida in February and noticed something fishy. Have you ever been to a quilt show and walking through the quilt display when it dawns on you that you’re seeing lots of quilts with something in common? That’s what happened to me at AQS QuiltWeek […]
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How to Sell Designs on Pro-Stitcher.com
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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How to Sew a Friendship Star Block
The Friendship Star block is a classic that combines simple techniques to create a beautiful star pattern. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how to make a four-patch block. (Read that post HERE.) The friendship star is a beginner friendly block that teaches another new technique that you will use over and over […]
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5 Steps for Free-Motion Quilting Pebbles
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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12 Halloween Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting Designs
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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4 Best Free Motion Designs for Beginners | New Quilter Tips
“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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How to Quilt Piano Keys
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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Piano Keys and More
Last week we explored straight line quilting and the tools we can use to stitch nice precise straight lines. You can read that post here. Today we’ll see those straight lines put to good use with the Piano Keys design. Today’s blog by Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator, shares one of the […]
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Straight Line Quilting
Straight line quilting stands out as a go-to design choice for its timeless elegance, precision, and boundless creative possibilities. As the name suggests, it involves stitching straight lines to create visually striking patterns and textures. While seemingly simple, the art lies in the precision and planning required to execute these lines flawlessly. And quilting straight […]
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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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