Quilting stitch patterns

101 ideas for straight line quilting – Sugaridoo

I've had the chance to review the book Free Motion Quilting for Beginners (and those who think they can't), by Molly Hanson. I love that title! I'm a big proponent of quilting your own quilts, as you

Free motion quilting can be tricky to get the hang of when you are just starting out. One thing that can make it easier and less intimidating is drawing or transferring the quilting design or motif onto the quilt top or project. Ashley Hough shows you how to do this using freezer paper, which eliminates the need to draw directly on the fabric.

As a quilter, it’s always a good idea to have quilting designs in your arsenal of go-to techniques…especially if you’re quilting for others. Here are our five most popular border design tutorials from the APQS blog.

As a quilter, it’s always a good idea to have quilting designs in your arsenal of go-to techniques…especially if you’re quilting for others. Here are our five most popular border design tutorials from the APQS blog.

Staring at your unquilted quilt top and looking for some machine quilting tips for the borders? We found 7 easy walking foot border quilting ideas to give you the inspiration you need to think outside the box on your next quilt project. #quiltingwemple #machinequiltingtips #quiltingtips #machinequilting #borderquiltingideas

Christina Cameli’s newest book, Step-by-Step Texture Quilting, takes you on an adventure in texture as she shows you how to create a wide variety of free-motion and walking-foot designs.She notes: “Quilted textures have a way of drawing you in and making you want to touch the quilt. They bring out the best in the piecing. The play of shadow and light delights even nonquilters, grabbing their attention and inspiring appreciation for the skill involved.”Not sure which design to try first?…

Straight line quilting is a great beginner quilting technique, but there's a right way and a wrong way. Continue reading to see if you are doing it right!

I can't believe we're quilting our 10th walking foot quilting design today! Learn how to quilt Super Star, a super beginner quilting design you can quilt with walking foot quilting AND free motion quilting. Learn how to quilt this design with two videos created by online quilting teacher Leah Day.

Finished your quilt top and ready to quilt? Continue reading for 10 quilting designs for beginners perfect for your first quilt!