Thread choices

When creating the perfect quilt, thread choice is extremely important.   Just like fabric choices, there are many types and colors of threads to choose from.  When you don’t want you thread to show show, then choose the closest color to your fabric as possible.  If your quilt is multicolored then a grey quilting thread [...]

Quilting Scissors

There are probably as many types of scissors as there are kinds of fabric. Here a just a few:  quilting scissors,   Kai heavy duty steel sheers- They cut heavy material and stay sharp for many months. They are easy to hold and not too heavy.   Fiskars scissors are known for their quality. The [...]

Quilting Supply

How big is your quilting supply?  Whether you are a beginner or an expert or somewhere in between you can never have too many quilting supplies. There are hundreds of rulers to choose from. There are rulers as small as 4×4 inches and rulers that can cut shapes too. Rulers have grids printed on them so [...]

Rotary cutting

Knowledge of rotary cutting is essential in quilt making to make sure blocks are of equal size, all sides match, and corners connect properly.   Without rotary cutters, there would be far less quilters today.   There are a couple of safety tips before you start cutting. 1) Always cut away from yourself. 2) Always [...]

Fabric for Quilting

Tips for purchasing quilt fabric Understanding fabric and fiber content is extremely important when buying fabric for quilting.  100% cotton fabrics are best.  It is a strong fabric and wears well.  It’s strong when wet and irons and creases easily.  The cotton should be color fast and should be washed before beginning your quilt to [...]