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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Perfect World

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 […]

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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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Women’s Encyclopedia

Women’s Encyclopedia

I had the privilege of seeing the special exhibit, Women’s Encyclopedia, at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. This is a collection of quilts by Galla Grotto, who designed the […]

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Ideas for Custom Quilting

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 […]

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Quick Project Ideas

Quick Project Ideas

The HQ Watch and Learn show that premiered on Nov 21, 2023 featured great quick project ideas to help you finish up your gift list in no time. Kim shares […]

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Traditional Binding

Traditional Binding

November is the month we add binding to our Surprise quilt-along quilts. The finish line is near!   I opted for a traditional hand-stitched binding to finish my Surprise quilt. […]

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