Tension Headache

I’ve got a cure for your tension headache. Tension is the first thing you need to learn when starting out with longarm quilting. It’s not hard to learn. Many quilters […]

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More Tools for Tension

More Tools for Tension

Last week we learned about the Towa gauge, the best tool for help setting your bobbin tension. There are a few other simple tools I use when adjusting and monitoring […]

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Choosing the Right Thread for Longarm Quilting

Choosing the Right Thread for Longarm Quilting

Choosing the right thread for longarm quilting is what will bring your creation to life and make it last for generations. With so many choices available, finding the perfect thread […]

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Using Batting Scraps

Using Batting Scraps

As a quilter, there’s no denying the joy of completing a beautiful quilt. Handi Quilter helps you finish more quilts. However, with every finished project comes the inevitable stash of […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Thread

Things I Wish I Knew – Thread

Last week we talked a bit more about needles. So what more logical next step than thread? Choosing the right thread for longarm quilting is a skill that develops with […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – More on Needles

Things I Wish I Knew – More on Needles

We started last week with basic information about needles. Because needles are such an integral part of quilting, this week we have even more on needles. I will define the […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Needles

Things I Wish I Knew – Needles

Continuing our series about “things I wish I knew” when I got started longarm quilting. Last week was loading the frame. This week I’ll share 4 things to know about […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – Loading the Frame

Things I Wish I Knew – Loading the Frame

In thinking about what to write about this week, it occurred to me that there are lots of tips and tricks I have learned along the way. Many of are […]

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Women’s Encyclopedia, Part 2

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 […]

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Know Before You Sew

Know Before You Sew

This is a tip for all you pantograph quilters out there. Wouldn’t it be great to know before you sew? That is, to see what a panto design will look […]

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