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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Circle rulers
This is Circle Rulers Week here at Handi Quilter! Circles make such awesome quilting designs that are perfect for all sorts of quilts. Let’s learn some tips for successful quilting with circle rulers! Today’s blog by Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator, shares useful tips for quilting with circle rulers. Mary Beth has been […]
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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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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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Ideas for Custom Quilting
Custom [ kuhs-tuhm ], adjective   definition: made specially for individual customers. Custom quilting is specific quilting designs made and arranged for an individual quilt. As opposed to edge-to-edge or all-over quilting which is a design that is repeated across the entire quilt without regard to the piecing or applique. Custom quilting is a great […]
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the QUILTING! – Seeing Stars Quilt Along
June is the month for the best part of the Seeing Stars quilt-along…the QUILTING! I don’t know about you, but it’s my favorite part of making a quilt. Adding personality to a quilt top with just the right quilting stitches, thread color, and designs makes my heart sing. Here is my process with some tips […]
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Binding on the Longarm – How To
Last week I wrote about making my temperature quilt. I had several questions about how to apply the binding while the quilt is still on your longarm frame. I explained this in a past post, but thought you might like to see it again (or see it for the first time!) I’m willing to bet […]
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The Finish – Christmas Countdown Quilt-A-Long with Helen Godden
At the start of December 2022 our friend, Helen Godden, started her annual Christmas Countdown Quilt-a-long. Helen is our Handi Quilter Ambassador who lives in Australia. She’s an accomplished artist and a superb stationary machine quilter. I decided to join in the quilt-a-long and take you all along with me. So today I will share […]
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