Quilting techniques for beginners

Do you have a home sewing machine but don't know how to free motion quilt yet? No problem! Let me show you my top 3 straight line machine quilting patterns. All can be done on a home sewing machine. For beginners or any skill level. Let's finish that quilt! #machinequilting #quiltdesigns

Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.

Looking for an easy quilt-as-you-go joining method? This quilt as you go technique for joining rows or blocks is so easy and there's no sashing or hand sewing required! You can do this on a domestic machine, and it's a great QAYG technique to learn. Use this quilt as you go joining method to join jumbo log cabin quilts or large row or column based quilts. For this easy rainbow baby quilt pattern (no measuring required!) and to learn how to quilt as you go, head to scrapfabriclove.com now!

Finished your quilt top and ready to quilt? Continue reading for 10 quilting designs for beginners perfect for your first quilt!

Quilting made easy for beginners. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to quilt, choose materials, and create your own unique quilts.

When we came across this article of the best machine quilting tips we knew we had to share it with our readers. The tips are detailed and contain links to products that will help you to get the bes…

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!

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…

Free motion quilting is still something I get asked about the most. It's so simple, and also so daunting at the same time! I'm DEFINITELY not an expert, and don't look too close at my stitches, but good news....it doesn't have to be perfect, AND it's a great stress reliever! ;) While I was quilting...Read More

Check out these quick and versatile walking foot quilting designs that even beginner quilters can master! The walking foot is a powerful attachment for your domestic sewing machine that make it possible for you to beautifully quilt your own modern quilts!