Today on the blog, we’re discussing the most common mistakes new quilters make. New longarm quilters often encounter a few common pitfalls. In quilting, it is totally normal to make mistakes (and learn from them!), but our hope today is that we can help you avoid the most common ones. So you can focus on […]
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Today on the Handi Quilter blog, we’re sharing some great tips and hacks for sewing pantographs! We’re sharing some great tips on how to test out different pantograph designs before you sew! On the blog today, Mary Beth Krapil, National Handi Quilter educator, shares her tips on how to test out different pantograph ideas for […]
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Thinking about signing up to go to a Handi Quilter event? But not quite sure what to expect? Well, I’m here to fill you in! Why I’m qualified to write about Handi Quilter Events Hi I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator. I’ve been traveling world-wide teaching at Handi Quilter education events for 16 […]
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Longarm quilting can be intimidating. We’ve all been a little scared when we first started, but confident quilters create better quilts, regardless of skill. Skill comes with time and practice. First, you have to have the confidence to jump in there and start. You are in luck if you purchase a Handi Quilter longarm, […]
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There is a handy one-page document here. Â Download it. Print it. Laminate it. Hang it up near your machine. It’s good information when you are experiencing issues with Threads, Needles, and Tension. It will help you understand what’s going on with thread as you stitch. Let’s take a look at what is on it: […]
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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 a rundown of more tools for quilting that don’t come from the quilt shop. We saw the laser level and the carpenter’s tape measure last […]
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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 at balancing your tension. But once you get it, you’ve got it forever. Just like riding a bike. There are tools that can make the […]
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We have a new machine in our family! I’d like to introduce you to the Handi Quilter Amara ST. The ST part of the name stands for STationary. You move the fabric under the needle to quilt. The machine stays stationary. It is packed with all the best features quilters value most. Features Stitch regulation […]
Read MoreIf you have had a longarm machine for any amount of time you have probably heard the word “timing”. And you probably didn’t hear it in a good way. The timing on any sewing machine has to be just right in order to create good stitches. When your timing goes out, you usually cannot sew […]
Read MoreIn the US we are in thunderstorm season. Summertime brings storms with lots of rain, thunder and lightening. Those storms can also cause power outages. It is important to protect precious electrical equipment (like our longarm machines) from power surges. It would also be helpful to be able to finish quilting a block design, or […]
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