Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it. All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting. This series assumes you are already know how to free motion quilt, but are just interested in learning about different designs. If you are brand new to FMQ and need to learn the basics, consider tackling this quilting technique first. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. ...

How to Quilt It – #3 – Lazy S, Loopy Lines + Orange Peel Bloom
Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it. All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting. This series assumes you are already know how to free motion quilt, but are just interested in learning about different designs. If you are brand new to FMQ and need to learn the basics, consider tackling this quilting technique first. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. ...
Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it. All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting. This series assumes you are already know how to free motion quilt, but are just interested in learning about different designs. If you are brand new to FMQ and need to learn the basics, consider tackling this quilting technique first. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. ...
How to Quilt It – #1 – Scallop Bubbles, Fire Triangles, Swirl Flower and Drapes
Today’s post is part of a series called How to Quilt it. All posts come with coordinating block patterns that you can find here. All tutorials in this series are for domestic machines and meant to show you the ends and outs of different designs when free motion quilting. This series assumes you are already know how to free motion quilt, but are just interested in learning about different designs. If you are brand new to FMQ and need to learn the basics, consider tackling this quilting technique first. To view all previous posts in this series, click here. ...
I think it’s been a bit since I wrote a post that was only about some thoughts, but I used to do it often. Maybe I’ll bring that back. Today I just wanted to put some of my thoughts down on paper or just this web page. I am currently in a mood for quilting and a curiosity to know more, get better and be more versatile. For over ten years I have quilted almost every quilt I’ve made with a basic meander and it’s worked well for me. Lately though, especially after Tracy quilted last summer’s Bad...
Finishing Your Quilt – Step 2 – Free Motion Quilting – Video Tutorial
After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a quilt that’s ready for snuggling: Baste your quilt Free Motion Quilting and trim up Bind your quilt This series covers each of these topics using the exact methods I use for my own quilts. I love free motion quilting. I get asked often if I quilt all of my own quilts, and yes, most of them I do. A few here and there end up sent out to friendly longarmers, but the majority I have to do...
How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn { and not throw things } – video tutorial
Okay, this is serious! Yarn tied quilts have been bad-mouthed. I have heard it repeatedly. I have even saw someone roll their eyes. “Oh, she used yarn?” with eyes widening and disgust on their face. I cannot for the life of me figure out where the disdain comes from. I don’t know if it’s a poor man’s version of quilting or just something else. I can’t figure it out. If you do know the answer, please take the time to share it with me, so I can be let in on the secret! But even if I’m in...
How to Free Motion Quilt a basic meander (video tutorial)
We are quilting up our Little Miss Sawtooth quilt today with a full tutorial and video. Are you ready? It’s time! Your quilt top is basted and sandwiched and you are ready to add the touch that will make your quilt the dreamiest possession you own. It’s time to quilt this lovely! Don’t start your fretting! You can do this! And you can do it on YOUR machine. Custom Quilt Labels A little bit about quilting The definition of quilting is the act of stitching three layers together: your top, batting and backing. If you didn’t add...

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