Quilting methods

Want your quilting to look just as good as the professionals? Using stitch in the ditch might be what you are missing! Continue reading to find out how!

Before you can quilt you need to baste all of your quilt layers together. Continue reading to see how easy it is to get this job done!

(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I started quilting in 2007 / 2008. My sisters bought me a small Singer Promise they found listed as a Black Friday deal from Target o…

How to Plan Your Machine Quilting - from Christa Watson - Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog

Learn how to piece a quilt by hand without any paper templates. This is a traditional quilting method I learned from my grandma. If you like to quilt, you'll love to hand piece!

In this guide I will focus on the following topics: quilt batting choosing, the best batting for quilts and tips on how to choose the right batting for baby blankets and other projects. Batting is made from various types of fibers, and each type has its advantages and disadvantages. The most popular ones use cotton, polyester, or a blend of both. Each one performs differently and is better-suited to certain projects.

A few years ago, I created a tutorial for how to sew an oversized hot pad and it’s one of my most popular videos to date — mostly because of my fuss free method of quilt binding! That tutorial teaches the quilt binding method that I’ve always used, so I really didn’t know how many people were str

Looking for easy quilt patterns for beginners? Start here to find the best patterns without the overwhelm of too many options.

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

Ahh, the Baptist fan. Is there anything more classic? Several months ago I did this design for the first time on my improv throw pillows, and I loved the look and texture it provided! So when I decided to quilt one of my Misty Mountains versions with this design, I knew I had to snap some pictures along the way so you could try it too! Supplies: Some of the links in this post are affiliateContinue reading

Make your stitching a star on your next quilt by using perle cotton and big stitch quilting adding visual interest and texture to your piece.

Do you want to learn how to hand quilt? Now’s the perfect time to get started! If you’re really unfamiliar with hand quilting, head over to read about the supplies you’ll need

Basically a Quilt consists of many layers of fabrics stitched together. Quilting stitches are the stitches that hold these three layers of a quilt together -

Not quite sure what design to choose for the baby quilt you're gifting? Check out this list of 10 different quilting designs especially for baby quilts! These simple walking foot designs can be done quickly on your domestic machine and will enhance the quilt top you created.

Easy quilts to make in a day. A lot of beautiful patterns, designs, and quilt ideas for you to make in one day only and the tips to finish it

Getting perfect points in your quilt top isn't hard, but it does take a little aim! Continue reading to get perfect points in your quilts.

Pressing quilt seams is a crucial step of any quilt-making process – not only will it make it easier to join blocks, it will also make a quilt lie flatter.

It’s so much easier than you think! This short post is going to cover a few tips on how to get started with this unique stitch. Caveat: I used a Bernina 570qe which has this stitch programmed into it. If you’re using a different sewing machine, this process may not work for you (although it’s always worth a try!), b

Okey Dokey, here is my first attempt at a tutorial…feedback encouraged! Hopefully at least some of this makes sense. :) I’m going to explain the ridiculous way I figured out how to do t…