Quilting

Free motion quilting is possible on any sewing machine as long as you dis-engage your feed dogs by turning the switch generally on the side or back of the sewing machine. That is because you want to ensure that your quilt moves freely through the machine. Also, you will want to use a darning or … Read more

Quilting can be best described as sewing together layers of different fabrics to come up with a more padded material. Today, quilting is being applied in various fabric works, and only those familiar with this creative process get the privilege to acknowledge some of the best quilting works. Some of the quilting works date back … Read more

Quilts are some of the oldest fabrics in the world. Although they became more popular during the war, quilts were made by women for domestic use and gifts. It is not clear when quilting began, but it is believed that it was spread across the globe by settlers. Today, the quilt remains to be of … Read more

Quilting fabrics is the process of sewing more than two layers of fabric together. Usually, quilting is used to create more padding on fabrics as seen on some bed covers, and their decorative fabric works. According to experts, the first quilting works date between 100 and 200 BC with many communities using it to create … Read more

All quilts are essentially a quilt sandwich: you have the top, which is where the patterns are, the batting, which is what gives the quilt warmth and weight, and the bottom, which is usually plain fabric. Working with batting and trying to keep 3 layers of fabric in place can be a pain, so enter fusible … Read more

Fabric stores and quilting shops often have crazy deals on bundles of fabric called fat quarters. So when you find one of these too-good-to-pass-up deals, you’ll want to have an idea of how many fat quarters you need to make a quilt. I’ve seen some bundles of 25 quarters for just $25 – that’s an awesome … Read more

Quilting has been around for a long time and is extremely popular, so it’s no surprise that there are some really great publications and periodicals out there. Let’s have a look at some of the best quilting magazines in circulation. If you’re into quilting or you wish to get into quilting these are a great … Read more

We all love quilts and quilting, right? What’s better than a handmade quilt that has so much love and dedication in every single square and stitch? But if you go to buy a handmade quilt, you’ll need to expect to pay a pretty penny. So what’s the cost of making a quilt, and why do … Read more