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 excitement, and confusion, over it. I hope these Q and A’s will help you to wrap your mind around this really awesome new chapter in […]
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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 sewing your blocks together, it’s a good idea to lay them out in the order you will sew them. This gives you a chance to […]
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Seeing Stars Quilt-along, tips for the triangles
We are piecing the blocks for the Seeing Stars Handi Quilter quilt-along this month. There are a lot of half-square triangles in this quilt, which means there are bias edges. You have to be careful when working with bias edges because they stretch very easily. Last week I told you I make my half square […]
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Seeing Stars Quilt-along piecing the blocks
It’s April, so this month we are piecing the blocks for the Handi Quilter quilt-along, Seeing Stars. Last month we chose fabrics and cut out our pieces. If you are just learning about this quilt-along it’s not too late to join the fun. Find the pattern here: https://handiquilter.com/product/quilt-top-pattern-seeing-stars/ Find the hints and hacks page here: […]
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AI and Longarm Quilting
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is on all the news channels lately. The implications for the abuse of this technology are mind-blowing. That’s why there’s so much controversy. But AI can be so useful and sometimes fun! Handi Quilter is no stranger to robotics and artificial intelligence. After all we have Pro-Stitcher robotic system for our machines, […]
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Quilt-a-long Selecting Fabric and Cutting
Have you started on your Seeing Stars quilt-a-long quilt? It’s not too late! This month (March) we are selecting fabric and cutting. I will share my progress and thoughts as we go. My friend Pam is also going to quilt along and I’ll share her approach as well. Selecting Fabrics My Choices Since this quilt […]
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Handi Quilter’s First Quilt-A-Long
Have you ever joined a quilt-a-long? Now is your chance to try one on for size. Handi Quilter’s first quilt-a-long is just starting and it’s FREE! The Videos The last Tuesday of each month we will premier a video with hints, tips and techniques you can use to create your Seeing Stars quilt. Noon […]
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Spring Quilt Show – Are you ready?
The Spring Quilt show season is gearing up. This weekend alone has 3 major shows just in the southeast US. QuiltCon in Atlanta, GA; AQS QuiltWeek in Daytona Beach; Fl, and the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA. Quilters are ready to get out and go. We start looking for that next project, with happy […]
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5 MORE Things To Do With Quilty Friends
Last week we explored 5 things to do with your quilty friends. Here is a continuation of that list, 5 more things to do. 6. Go on a Shop Hop This is something you can tailor to your group. Just plan a day to visit all your local-ish shops together. Or get in on an […]
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Do you have a group of quilty friends? Here are 5 suggestions of things you can do together, just for fun. 1. Join a guild This is one you can do solo, if you want to make some new quilty friends! Quilt guilds offer many opportunities to learn new things and to share your quilting […]
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