Quilting methods

Learning how to tie a quilt is a great way to give some hand quilted charm to your projects. Continue reading for 6 fun ways to try it out!

Three easy methods for using fleece as quilt backing. Check out the difference between using batting or no batting and two ways to bind.

Tying a quilt is an easy and quick way to finish a quilt. Tying a quilt means using thread or yarn to attach all three layers of a quilt together. This is a great option for beginner quilters as well as more advanced quilters! To add some extra interest, ties and quilting can be used...

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.

This is definitely a brilliant last binding join for your quilt. I never knew about this technique until I stumbled across MerryMabelMarket's tutorial on YouTube. It was easy to follow, and it turned out flat and perfect. It looks like it doesn't even end anywhere! If it's hard for you, all you need is a

Learn about some bad quilting habits that Superior Threads recommends that you quit.

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

Tips for planning and quilting with your home sewing machine by Christa Watson including using a walking foot and free motion design.

Do you love the idea of quilt-as-you-go but don't want to add strips between each block. Then this direct joining technique is for you! There are 3 key points to remember to make this easy to achieve 1. Several blocks can be joined into a strip of manageable size before quilting 2. Cut the backing & wadding at least 1" larger than the piece you are quilting i.e. 9 1/2" square block requires minimum of 10 1/2" squares of backing & wadding 3. When quilting you leave at least a 1" margin…

Match the patchwork seams in your work perfectly every time with this quilting tip - so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself!