Rotary Cutting Basics
by admin on May 28, 2010
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
Aimee Griffin does a great job of explaining cutting with a rotary cutter and acrylic ruler in this video:
Introducing Quilt Teacher Dianne Dye
by admin on May 15, 2010
in Everything Else, Quilt Teachers Intro, Quilting Tools Tutorial
Dianne Dye has many new videos on YouTube, and she comes to YouTube via PBS! She has experience and talent and her videos are a joy to watch because of her knowledge of quilting, her teaching skills and her experience behind the camera. She does not leave out a single detail!
She also offers online classes on her website. Here’s just a little more about Dianne.
In this video, she offers some tips that she’s learned along the way. This is the first in a series of 4 videos about tips! Check out the links below or go right to her website to see all that she offers.
DIY Custom Machine Quilting Table – Cheap and Portable!
by admin on April 2, 2010
in Machine Quilting, Quilting Tools Tutorial
A flat surface around the bed of your sewing machine can make the difference between struggling with quilting and quilting with ease. Here’s one way to achieve that custom surface with some construction rigid foam insulation and a piece of flexible clear vinyl. I have also seen a blog where a quilter used this method, but set her sewing machine perpendicular to her body (needle close to her and motor farthest away). No matter what system you use, you will find that you are more comfortable and your machine quilting is easier with a flat surface for the quilt to lay on while you are quilting it.
Here’s how to adjust it for machine quilting a large quilt.
Here is a full write-up of the process as well.
The Perfect “Scant” Quarter Inch Seam
by admin on September 11, 2009
in Quilt Blocks, Quilting Tools Tutorial, Sewing Machine Tutorial
Quilters, the perfect scant quarter inch seam can be an allusive thing, and just eyeballing it doesn’t always work, especially if you use different machines. The presser feet, feed dogs and needle plate markings can vary a lot!
Marci Baker of Alicia’s Attic made this great video that teaches a lot about how to get a perfect quarter inch seam on any machine. I learn a lot every time I watch one of her videos!
Holding and Using a Rotary Cutter
by admin on July 3, 2009
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
A rotary cutter is as dangerous as it is useful. Please watch this video on the proper handling of a cutter and remember that the guard should be on at all times except when the blade is in contact with the fabric. Immediately after cutting ALWAYS put the blade guard back in place and never set your cutter down without putting the guard back in place.
Making a Quilt Hanger
by admin on June 12, 2009
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
How o make a great quilt hanging system with pullies, cord, a straight board and clips.
