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8 skills a quilter should learn to master

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Want to be a quilter?

Already one? Are you equipped with all the skills to make a great quilt?

In this post, I’ll share 8 skills to master as a quilter. If you are looking towards improving your skills as a quilter or a beginner quilter, you are going to love this post. There will be links to lots of tutorials and classes that will enhance your quilting skill.

Scroll down and read on, and put a check on it if you have already mastered each of these skills.

FREE class for beginners who want to start quilting: BASIC QUILT MAKING SKILLS

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Three of 3 on A Tuesday | 23

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NOTE : I no longer promote Craftsy/Bluprint as I used to due to the way the subscription is currently being carried out. I had the issue of cancelling my subscription when the company changed hand and I find that cancelling through calls is inconvenient. However, I do still stand behind these classes I promote and if you are subscribed, you can surely check these classes I recommend on the platform. If you are looking for another online platform to learn craft such as quilting, do check out CreativeBug. It is much cheaper in subscription (subscribe now 3 months for only $5). Thank you.
 

Welcome to another “Three of 3 on A Tuesday”. I will have THREE things or links of 3 topics for you to visit/read every Tuesday to either showcase tutorials, inspirations, random daily thoughts or it could be any fabric/notion sales running that particular week. So for today, here are the THREE of 3 things:

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Three of 3 on A Tuesday | 22

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NOTE : I no longer promote Craftsy/Bluprint as I used to due to the way the subscription is currently being carried out. I had the issue of cancelling my subscription when the company changed hand and I find that cancelling through calls is inconvenient. However, I do still stand behind these classes I promote and if you are subscribed, you can surely check these classes I recommend on the platform. If you are looking for another online platform to learn craft such as quilting, do check out CreativeBug. It is much cheaper in subscription (subscribe now 3 months for only $5). Thank you.

Welcome to another “Three of 3 on A Tuesday”. I will have THREE things or links of 3 topics for you to visit/read every Tuesday to either showcase tutorials, inspirations, random daily thoughts or it could be any fabric/notion sales running that particular week. So for today, here are the THREE of 3 things:

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Free Motion Quilting using Regular Sewing Machine

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If you have been wanting to learn how to free-motion quilt with a regular home sewing machine, these tips may be helpful for you!

Today I’d like to share a video on how to set up your space for free motion quilting using a domestic machine and some of my favourite free-motion quilting tips in video format.

Previously, I have shared some of these tips on my blog (which you can find in the following top posts):

but for visual learners, a video might be much more helpful for you. So hopefully, this video will benefit you, and encourage you to start quilting your own quilt with your sewing machine!

If you are a beginner free motion quilter or haven’t yet got the hang of free motion quilting, I would like to invite you to join my FREE E-course on FREE MOTION QUILTING FOR BEGINNER HERE >> free motion quilting tutorial

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Free Motion Quilting on Block Crosses and Losses | Sewcial Bee Sampler

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I am sharing with you today how I quilted block 24 – Crosses and Losses. Another alternative Loop Motif – a clamshell strand.

If you are new here, this post is a part of my quilt-as-you-go my Sewcial Bee Sampler, a sew-along hosted by Sharon Holland and Maureen Cracknell. I plan to share along the process with some tips and tutorial.

As usual, I have two blocks made for two quilts, one with custom quilting and one with allover quilting. Both would be a great practice if you are looking towards improving your free-motion skill. I am still practicing myself, especially with the custom quilting. I am learning as I go, so let’s do this together!

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Community Sampler Quilt Finish

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Another quilt finish!

A finished quilt is always a fun post. I love having a project finally bound and out of the sewing room for good. The joy of making it is one thing, but the joy of finally having a finished quilt to use, gift and photograph is another joy to celebrate.

Today, I am sharing with you my Community Sampler Quilt, bound and finally done.

I have been sharing the progress and finish on Instagram, and have been enjoying other people’s work too with hashtag #communitysampler. 

Here are previous posts of the quilt progress:

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Free Motion Quilting on Block Spools| Sewcial Bee Sampler

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I am sharing with you today how I quilted block 17 – Spools. In this post, you’ll learn how to free motion quilt a cute leafy strands motif and see how I have incorporated feathers into the custom quilt block this time.

If you are new here, this post is a part of my quilt-as-you-go my Sewcial Bee Sampler, a sew-along hosted by Sharon Holland and Maureen Cracknell. I plan to share along the process with some tips and tutorial.

As usual, I have two blocks made for two quilts, one with custom quilting and one with allover quilting. Both would be a great practice if you are looking towards improving your free-motion skill. I am still practicing myself, especially with the custom quilting. I am learning as I go, so let’s do this together!

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Three of 3 on A Tuesday | 21

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NOTE : I no longer promote Craftsy/Bluprint as I used to due to the way the subscription is currently being carried out. I had the issue of cancelling my subscription when the company changed hand and I find that cancelling through calls is inconvenient. However, I do still stand behind these classes I promote and if you are subscribed, you can surely check these classes I recommend on the platform. If you are looking for another online platform to learn craft such as quilting, do check out CreativeBug. It is much cheaper in subscription (subscribe now 3 months for only $5). Thank you.
 

.Welcome to another “Three of 3 on A Tuesday”. I will have THREE things or links of 3 topics for you to visit/read every Tuesday to either showcase tutorials, inspirations, random daily thoughts or it could be any fabric/notion sales running that particular week. So for today, here are the THREE of 3 things:

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5 of the best recommended sewing machines for free motion quilting

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I listed here my top 5 free-motion quilting sewing machines that I feel would be a great choice if you’d like to make a transition from your basic sewing machine to a proper quilting one.

So,

What is the difference between a quilting sewing machine and a regular sewing machine?

The main difference has to be the size of the throat. THIS is going to help so much when working with large projects like quilts. If you would love to be quilting your own quilt and create lovely design by free-motion quilting , the large throat will definitely be of great help. Of course, a long arm would be great but..

If you have been dreaming of a better sewing machine to free-motion quilt with, but you’re still not quite ready to invest in a professional long-arm machine,

or if you have a bigger beginner budget and know that you are going to be indulged further in this world of quilting,

then, you are in the right place.

Because in this post, I am going to list out the top 5 quilting sewing machine that is going to make your sewing and quilting more swift and enjoyable!!

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Free Motion Quilting on Block Friendship Star | Sewcial Bee Sampler

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NOTE : I no longer promote Craftsy/Bluprint as I used to due to the way the subscription is currently being carried out. I had the issue of cancelling my subscription when the company changed hand and I find that cancelling through calls is inconvenient. However, I do still stand behind these classes I promote and if you are subscribed, you can surely check these classes I recommend on the platform. If you are looking for another online platform to learn craft such as quilting, do check out CreativeBug. It is much cheaper in subscription (subscribe now 3 months for only $5). Thank you.
 

I am sharing with you today how I quilted block 23 – Friendship Star. You’ll learn how to free motion quilt allover star strokes motif and how to create a dynamic look with custom free motion quilting using simple free motion curves.

If you are new here, this post is a part of my quilt-as-you-go my Sewcial Bee Sampler, a sew-along hosted by Sharon Holland and Maureen Cracknell. I plan to share along the process with some tips and tutorial.

As usual, I have two blocks made for two quilts, one with custom quilting and one with allover quilting. Both would be a great practice if you are looking towards improving your free-motion skill. I am still practicing myself, especially with the custom quilting. I am learning as I go, so let’s do this together!

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