The Different Methods of Quilt Basting

quilt basting

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 »

Quilt Frames

If you’re going to be a power quilter, you’re going to need a quilting frame or two, especially if you want your work to look presentable or even impressive. And if you want to make quilting into a home business, you’ll need a few quilting frames. In this article, we’ll take a look at the different types of frames and their pro’s and con’s. What I would call essential to any quilter is a hoop [...] Read more »