Quilter's Video Series
Quick tips, videos and ideas. These are quick videos, and believe me they are not professionally done! However, I would rather get some useful information to you in short clips. Many are only a minute or two in length - so grab a snack or glass of wine and view one or two! Submit a request for a video tip by emailing me at [email protected]
The Mighty "Miter"The mighty “mitered” corner. Here’s how I make a perfect corner on a quilt corner when adding the binding.
Tools to help with bindingTake a look at a few of the tools I like to use when I am attaching binding to a quilt.
I've got your "Back"-ing!Here are a couple of tricks to get that backing nice and flat! If you have a stubborn crease - I can get that out for you - just ask me.
Choosing quilting stylesCustom quilting using several different processes - illustrated on a panel. Custom quilting is great for panel quilts!
Getting Ripped - without Jack!A quick video on a great little tool!
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Machine bindingTricks for machine sewing down binding on your quilt. I like to use a piping foot or similar two level foot and mono filiment thread in the bobbin.
Custom free motion quiltingFMQ - free motion quilting can really make your work pop! Be sure to choose FMQ for your quilt when you have sqaures you really want to stand out.
Piecing your backingHere is why it's better to piece your backing horizontally vs vertically.
I just love feather wreaths!More custom quilting fun!
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Blasphemous Binding!!!Oh no! Against all good quilting advice - I do machine stitch down binding on a quilt - to save both time - and my fingers!
Edge to Edge quiltingSample of E2E (edge to edge) quilting. It's the mosyt economical way to get your quilt finished and suitable for many quilts with repetitive blocks.
You can view in stock E2E patterns here
Custom Quilting vs Edge to EdgeView some samples of quilts and see the difference between Custom and Edge to Edge (E2E) quilting.
Good Night Irene!Custom quilting fun!
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