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10 Tips for Free-Motion Quilting

I’m working on a quilt for my niece. She just had a baby, and I’ve been collecting fabrics, stitching blocks, and piecing for a few months now. The only thing left is the quilting… and, I have to admit, it has been a while since I’ve worked on my free-motion quilting skills. Time to take […]

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Star Crossed: A Visit with Melissa Corry | McCall’s Quilting Blog

Welcome guest blogger and quilt designer Melissa Corry. Melissa’s bed quilt Star Crossed is tailormade for using precut 10″ squares and is composed of just 16 supersized blocks that are very easy to piece. You’ll find this quilt in the McCall’s Quilting July/August 2017 issue. Find it also in McCall’s Quilting November/December 2019 on the last page […]

Embroidery

Learn Simple Hand Stitching with Quilting Arts Contributor Lynn Krawczyk

As we approach the publication of the 100th issue of Quilting Arts Magazine we are taking a look back on some of our frequent and influential contributors. Lynn Krawczyk’s work has had a huge impact on Quilting Arts and her wisdom and artistry have graced many pages. Here are Lynn’s tips and tricks for successful hand […]

Free Motion Quilting

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Free-Motion Machine Quilting Techniques

Get 81 Tips for Free-Motion Quilting + Quilting Motifs FREE *By providing your email address you will begin to receive our newsletters, special offers and more free content from The Quilting Company. We’ve all heard the saying about drawing, right? That practice makes perfect. Well, the same goes for machine stitching. It takes time, practice, […]