Freehand longarm quilting

I was thinking about what I can do to help all the beginners who are just taking up free-motion quilting right now. I decided to share a ...

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

Poor tension is the #1 issue machine quilters struggle to correct. The first critical step in solving it is getting over the fear of actually changing the top or bobbin case tension. Admonishments of “never touch the tension” from a home ec teacher might still sting your ears, but it’s time to silence that inner voice and put on a brave “I can do this” attitude!

Popcorn pattern shown quilted.

Learn how to quilt the Daisy Love Edge to Edge machine quilting design in this free motion machine quilting video tutorial from Angela Huffman and APQS.

After talking about the all-over starburst I tried to file it in with my other quilting designs, and it just didn't seem to fit anywhere. T...

QuiltFabrication - a contemporary quilt blog featuring patterns, tutorials, and book reviews.

A free motion quilt-along featureing McTavishing.

I've been looking forward to Natalia's book - as a beginner quilter I figure I need all the help I can get :) I love that Natalia has not only focused on quilting but has also included 6 quilt projects so you can make a quilt and practice the free motion quilting that you’ve learnt. The book is in two main parts that include the basics of materials and tools as well as thread choices and batting. There is a section on techniques which includes layering and basting and also thread tension and…

New FMQ tutorial on my blog: blogged