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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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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Quilting Panels | 2024 Quilting Panels Ideas & Types
Today on the blog, experienced quilter, Mary Beth Krapil, shares quilting panel ideas for 2024. She shares different techniques and how-to steps to quilt your very own panel! Mary Beth is one of the National Educators at Handi Quilter, with decades of experiencing in longarm quilting. Easy Quilting Project – Panels At Handi Quilter we […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Ruler Quilting
Rulers are indispensable tools in longarm quilting, enabling you to create precise lines, shapes, and patterns with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, ruler quilting can elevate your free motion and help with stitch-in-the-ditch. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about using rulers for longarm quilting. […]
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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 couching. While traditionally associated with hand embroidery, couching has found a new home in the world of longarm machine quilting, offering quilters an exciting way […]
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Take the Time – Challenge
Last week I talked about taking the time to practice and expand your skills. If you are a seasoned quilter, you may have thought that blog post was not for you. It was aimed at beginners. But, I’m here to tell you, it was especially for you! We all need to keep learning. That is […]
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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 the tulips are not yet blooming. We do have daffodils. The daffodils come up way before Spring decides to really take hold. They brave the […]
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Quilts That Fly
I was lucky enough to work at the AQS Quiltweek show in Daytona Beach, FL a few weeks ago. I love to take the time to look at the quilts when I’m at a show. As I walked the aisles of gorgeous quilts I noticed a similarity with many of the quilts. I was seeing […]
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Perfect World
I have decided that 2024 is the year for the perfect world. Perfect quilters’ world that is. And I need your help to make it happen. Why 2024? In the Women’s Encyclopedia exhibit of quilts by Galla Grotto I saw a quilt called The Territory of Women. In the artist’s statement, Galla says. “Everyone dreams […]
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