Machine Quilting is my favorite part of the quilting process! Here are some of my favorite tools and notions for machine quilting.
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This acrylic ruler is great for machine quilting straight lines and stitching in the ditch. Diagonal registration lines on the ruler help ensure the perfect angle of your diagonal lines. Made from 1/4" thick acrylic, this ruler works with longarms, midarms and high-shank sewing machines. 3" x 12"
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Handi Quilter VersaTool, created by Suzanne Michelle Hyland, is a multi-purpose tool for machine quilters. VersaTool is easy to grasp and designed to fit comfortably in a quilter's hand. Watch a video tutorial.
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Ruler Set includes 3 nested oval rulers: 12", 8", and 4" Use the HQ oval set A to make curved lines, flower blocks, and looped border designs. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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A different wave on each side for even more versatility. This ruler makes both a 3-inch and 6-inch wave from peak to peak, with 1.75-inch deep waves. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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Quilters Touch Machingers Gloves are designed for machine quilters. A soft, flexible fingertip grip gives you full control with less resistance and drag on fabric. No more taking your gloves off to change thread, adjust fabric or remove pins. Reduces fatigue and tension in hands, arms, shoulders and neck. Excellent for machine piecing and quilting.
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Set includes 2 nested rulers: 10" and 6" arcs. Use the Handi Quilter Arc set C to make either shallow or curved lines. Perfect for leaves, flowers and more. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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This 8" x 3" Mini Scallop ruler is for perfect mini-clamshells. Use the straight side for stitch-in-the-ditch. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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#90/14 Topstitch Superior Titanium-Coated Needles Guaranteed to last 5-8 times longer than regular needles. Pack of 5. Recommended for piecing and quilting with medium-weight threads (40 wt)
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Keep rulers and templates under control with self adhesive gripper tape. It helps prevent the ruler from sliding around and can be used on any rulers, including machine quilting rulers, templates or rotary cutting rulers. Cut to size and place where needed to provide stability. Pack of 10 strips.
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A favorite of Angela walters, the Designs with Line Stencils by Pam Clarke are a great way to "draw" guidelines on your quilts before free-handing designs. So versatile and easy to customize, mark them quickly by using the Pounce Pad Stencil Chalk.
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Use to make clamshell designs with 1.5", 2", 3", and 4" repeating arcs. Designed with needle stops and references line to make repositioning quick and easy!
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Makes 4 differently sized circles. Designed with slots leading into each circle so it will work for all mid-arm and longarm machines that have a hopping foot as well as high shank sewing machines. Packaging includes instructions for use safety tips and design ideas.
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Use the HQ wave to make spines for feathers and other designs. This ruler makes a 12-inch wave from peak to peak and makes either 1-inch or 2-inch deep waves. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
Made from 1/4" acrylic and can be used on longarms, midarms and high-shank sewing machines.
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Made from .25-inch thick quality acrylic. Use the HQ arc set B to make either shallow or curved lines. Great for leaf shapes. Comes with 3 separate rulers; 12", 8" and, 4" templates. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas. Made with 1/4" acrylic, this ruler can be used with longarms, midarms, and high-shank sewing machines.
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Hand-sized is the perfect size, at least when it comes to home machine quilting with rulers. Designed by machine quilting teacher and author, Angela Walters, Shorty is just the right size to get the job done without being too big and inconvenient.
This ruler is made of 1/4" thick acrylic, for use on longarms and high shank sewing machines.
