Quilting Tutorials

When we were approached to see if we would remake Paradise in Tula Pink's new line Daydreamer by Free Spirit Fabrics, it was an emphatic yes! Bright colors, tropical vibes, and amazing prints? Count us in. Buy the Pattern - PDF We wanted to showcase as many of the prints as possible, so instead of using the original fabric layout, we went scrappy! The good news is, we've added this adjustment to the pattern, so you can easily go scrappy with it too. We paired the new line with her true colors Hexy prints. We love how all of her collections...

This week I am sharing one of my favorite quilting motifs. Its so fun and easy to quilt out and creates tons of movement and texture. It does take a little preparation though as you will need a grid to quilt it. It's totally worth the extra time though, I promise.     Quilting a Grid Design The best part about learning to quilt grid designs like this one is that after you've figured out the stitching path, you can quilt any grid design in the same way. It's easy to mix and match the shape you are using and...

We are nearing the end of our year as Michael Miller Ambassadors, but still have a few projects left to share! This month, we were so excited when we opened the box of fabric. We absolutely love this line and had such a fun time creating with it. We have some fabric leftover and have ideas for a few other little projects we are working on as well. You'll want to keep an eye on our social media to see when they are finished up. Buy the Pattern The fabric we received is called A Bushel and a Peck by Alicia...

How to Make a Quilt Back The quilt top for our free mystery quilt along is done, but it's not a quilt yet! This month we are working on making a quilt back and getting our quilt sandwiched and ready for quilting.   How Much Fabric Do I Need for My Quilt Back? Before we can figure out how much fabric we need, we need to decide what kind of fabric you are using! There are two main options here (we'll talk about scrappy backs in little bit). Wide Back Quilting Fabric First, there are wide back fabrics. These are...

This week we are learning a new free motion quilting motif! To aide you in finishing your quilt tops, we are sharing lots of free motion quilting designs that I love to use on our quilts. I also share little tips and tricks that I use to quilt on my domestic sewing machine.   This is a fun and easy design that is great for beginner quilters (or more experienced ones that just need to get the quilt done!) New to free motion quilting? Check out our Beginning Free Motion Quilting Course. We walk you through setting up your machine,...