Quilting techniques

Ready to quilt your quilt and don't know what design to choose? If you're new to machine quilting and are looking for a great easy quilting design for beginners, continue reading for 10 great ideas! #quiltingprojects #machinequiltingtips #quiltingwemple #quilting #quilttutorials

Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…

Here is another quick and easy to make 'quilt as you go' block and it is the second in our series of QAYG blocks. (You can find the first QAYG block here.) I really love playing around with my scrap fabric to see what I can make. You can make an assortment of different types and sew them all together into a quilt or you can sew them into table runners and cushion covers. But whatever you decide to do, these quilt blocks will help you to use up your fabric stash, and that's always a plus. And…

I'm teaching a Free Motion Quilting class starting in April at my LQS, Heartstrings and Heirlooms. I finished up the class sample over the weekend. In the class the students will do larger samples, but I needed a small book of designs to advertise the class. As you can see in the above end view, I used three different types of batting for my sample book - Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton, Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton and 20% polyester), and a 100% wool. I used a tutorial from a recent Quilting Arts…

Tying a quilt doesn't have to be old fashioned! Use these seven methods to tie your quilt in a way that matches your modern quilt pattern. Whether you want to use embroidery thread or yarn, these seven quilt tying techniques will level up your quilting skills.

I've had the chance to review the book Free Motion Quilting for Beginners (and those who think they can't), by Molly Hanson. I love that title! I'm a big proponent of quilting your own quilts, as you know, and I've read a lot of books about free motion quilting. I like how everyone presents the information in their own personal way....there is always more to learn! This book presents all the practical information you need to get started. More importantly, it gives you the confidence to jump…

Sometimes jumping into free motion quilting needs a baby step, and grid quilting is just the thing to do it! Check out these 9 grid quilting ideas and other machine quilting tips to get started using the grid quilting technique. | Quilting Wemple

10 tips for quilting with batik fabric. Batiks are great for quilting, but not everyone is familiar with them. Find out more about these beautiful fabrics.

Free motion quilting sampler block using quilt as you go technique. Post series include tutorials on how to free motion quilt and assembling quilt as you go

Unlock the secrets of modern quilt techniques with Tara's Big Log Cabin video course. Ideal for confident beginners, this pattern teaches precision piecing and creative problem-solving. Follow Tara's expert guidance and create a stunning quilt with ease. Join the course and explore new quilting techniques!

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These are samples of free motion quilt patterns that can be used in an all over design over the entire surface of a quilt. TAlso the patterns can be combined and used on individual blocks within a quilt. These samples also illustrate the effect of various fabric and thread color combinations

Explore the art of quilting with a beautiful woodgrain pattern, adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your projects.

Half square triangles are a popular component in many different quilt designs. Learn a fun, new way to make them using a technique known as tube quilting- Ashley Hough shows you how. To use the method of tube quilting to make half square triangles, you must first start with two strips of fabric. You can either cut a strip of fabric your desired width or you can use a pre-cut strip of fabric. Ashley uses a pre-cut strip of fabric known as a jelly roll for this tube quilting demonstration.

Marking a quilting design on your quilt top is a quick way to make huge improvements to your free motion quilting. Using these machine quilting tips, you can stop guessing where to go and always end up with perfect shapes. Continue reading for 5 ways you can transfer quilting designs on your next quilt. | Quilting Wemple

The latest trend in the quilt world is to quilt a quilt using a combination of both machine and hand quilting.

Experiment with ‘wavy’ rulers to add movement, dimension to quilts...

Texturizing fabric can be a fun and easy way to add a lot of interest to your next quilting project. Heather Thomas reveals four simple methods for texturizing the fabric for your quilt. See what materials and tools you will need. Find out how easy it is to exercise these techniques.