Have you heard about my Free-motion Challenge Quilting Alongs? Think of it as spending time with me, your "quilting personal trainer", as I help you improve your free-motion quilting skills while working through a quilt. Each "challenge" is a video series [...]
I can remember the first time I tried machine quilting with a ruler......let's just say that it didn't turn out so good. But I was determined to figure it out and I am so glad that I did! Being comfortable with [...]
Help! How on earth should I quilt the Bjorn Bear quilt for Tula Pink? That's exactly what I was asking myself when Tula Pink gave me her Bjorn Bear quilt to machine quilt for her....no pressure, right? Well, you can see just [...]
The Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along with Angela Walters We all know that it takes practice to get better at free-motion quilting. But practice is so much more fun when you are doing it with friends. Now you can improve your quilting skill [...]
Have you tried machine quilting the woodgrain design only to realize that it didn’t look quite right? If so, congratulations! You’re completely normal! The woodgrain quilting design is perfect for adding texture to a quilt or even as a quick allover design. [...]
I have been keeping a secret from you, but now I can finally share!! Meet my new friends Slim, Squiggy, Shorty and Archie! These are my brand new machine quilting rulers…..and let me tell you, I am so freaking excited that [...]
I can't believe that it have been almost 2 years since I opened my quilt shop. It has been quite the learning curve, but I am sure having fun trying to figure it all out. Although I have to admit that being [...]
There are times I work on a quilt and I think, “I should probably blog about this”. Then there are times that I work on a quilt and I think, “I can’t freaking wait to blog about this!!” Today’s quilt is [...]
When it comes to deciding what quilting designs to use on your quilt, start by identifying the most important part of the quilt. It could be the pattern, the inspiration behind the quilt, or the recipient. But sometimes, it’s all about the fabric! [...]
Quilting the Flower Meander - A Video Tutorial Hey! You wouldn’t happen to want another machine quilting tutorial, would you? I sure hope so, because I just so happen to have one ready for you. In this video tutorial, I show [...]
Paisley Feather Machine Quilting Tutorial Who doesn’t love a beautiful feather? That’s rhetorical question, of course everyone loves feathers. Ok, maybe not everyone, but it seems that a lot of quilters love the look of them. But when it comes to [...]
Deciding What to Quilt - A New Blog Series Have you ever looked at a beautifully pieced quilt top and thought, “I have no idea how to quilt this!” Deciding what quilting designs to use on a quilt can be harder [...]
Machine Quilting Diamond Block - Video Tutorial Don't you just love the amazing feeling that comes from finishing a quilt? There's nothing quite like it! My most recent quilt finish was for my friend, Julie Herman, the genius behind Jaybird Quilts. [...]
Want machine quilting inspiration, a free tutorial and an in-depth video that shows you how I quilted this amazing quilt for Tula Pink? If so, keep reading! Quilting A Quilt for Tula Pink So what do you do if amazing fabric [...]
Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching a “Help! How Do I Quilt it?” class at my shop. It's fun seeing everyone’s beautiful quilt tops and giving suggestions for quilting designs. Since I don’t have to actually do any of the machine [...]
Even though I have been quilting for customers for well over a decade, I still get scared sometimes. Usually, when a quilt seems daunting, I reassure myself that if the worst case scenario happens, I could always remake the whole quilt. [...]
Some of the scariest words that you can say to a professional machine quilter are, “That will quilt out, right? It usually means that I am going to have to get creative with the quilting to make the quilt flat. Even [...]
I love quilting for all my customers, but there is just something different about quilting for Tula Pink. Quilting her quilts have made me grow so much as a machine quilting and as an artist in general. The masterpieces that she [...]
It's not a secret that I try to avoid marking out quilting designs. It takes time and then, when I miss the mark, I still have remove the markings.....which tends to make me a crabby quilter, and no one wants that!! [...]
Have you heard of the Mighty Lucky Club? Every month you get a quilting challenge from an instructor that focuses on a different aspect of the quilting process. It's like a personal trainer for your quilting! Except that you aren't sore [...]
