Resources for Quilting and Quilters
It’s a pretty basic fact that in quilting, ironing is essential. But did you know that you need to iron at two different stages of the quilting process? In this article, we’ll take a look at the different times that you need to iron, what iron would be best, and a few tips on how to iron for quilting with success. Ironing is crucial at the beginning stage. When you get your fabric home from [...] Read more »
Like it or not, basting is an integral part of the quilting process. Basting is the process of keeping together and in line the quilt top and backing while making the quilt. Whatever is used for basting is removed when the quilt is finished. There are a few common methods of basting which we’ll take a look at below. Let us begin. One popular method of basting is using pins. Many quilters use pins for [...] Read more »
If you’re looking to make quilts either for yourself only or as a home business, you might benefit greatly from owning a sewing machine designed specifically for quilting. If you already have an ordinary sewing machine or are accustomed to quilting by hand, this may seem like an extra and unnecessary expense. In reality, though, you can make your quilting go faster and be a lot easier, while at the same time doing advanced stitching [...] Read more »