Quilting
Quilting with Epida Studio
Resources and Inspiration
Quilting is a textile art form that is both beautiful and functional. From quilted blankets, to artistic wall hangings, to clothing, there is something for every style and taste.
Epida Studio is a great place for quilting resources to help you learn new skills and plan your next project.
Patterns
Looking for your next project? My quilt pattern have clear instructions with full-colour diagrams and photos as well as links to video tutorials.
Twinkle Sampler is a collection of nine star quilt blocks with three quilt layouts.
Pojagi Inspiration is an improv-type quilt. Each block is unique but is made with the same pieces.
No Flies in my Garden is a design with a built-in border. The pattern has three size options.
On-demand Video courses
For a full learning experience, get an on-demand video course. These courses can be accessed anytime and you can watch the lessons over and over.
The Nine Patch Sampler Quilt course is a perfect course for beginner quilters. It teaches all the skills you need to make this traditional quilt in three different sizes.
Tutorials
If you are looking for an answer to a specific quilting question, I have a bunch of tutorials here at Epida Studio. Here are some categories to get started.
Basic Quilting Skills
These are the basic skills you will need for quilting. Take the time to learn them and it will make your life easier and projects less stressful.
Choosing fabric for your project can be challenging, but this tutorial will give you seven different ways to get started.
For most quilters, a rotary cutter and mat is an essential tool. Get fifteen tips for using a rotary cutter.
Getting an accurate 1/4″ seamAn accurate 1/4″ seam is one of the foundational skills that will make your life easier. Learn how to stitch this accurately.
More Advanced Skills
Once you have mastered the basics, you will want to expand your skills. Often this includes piecing with more complex shapes or trying different techniques.
There are many different ways to use triangles in quilts. See half-square triangles, flying geese and more in these triangle tutorials.
Hand stitching can be a beautiful embellishment for your project. Get five tips for adding embroidery to quilting.
Fusible web is a quick and easy applique method. Learn how to do it in this tutorial.
Quilt Block Tutorials
There are hundreds of different quilt blocks that can be used individually or in combinations.
Check out this collection of tutorials for many different quilt blocks and get inspiration for using each one in a quilt.
Quilting and Finishing your Project
Once all the pieces are made, you will put them together to make a quilt top. These are some of the techniques you might use for that, depending on your pattern.
Many traditional quilts have sashing (strips of fabric between the blocks). Learn how to assemble your blocks with sashing in this tutorial.
Once you have made your quilt top there are many options for how to finish it into a quilt. This tutorial will help you decide what is right for you.
The last step of making a quilt is adding binding. This tutorial shows how to bind a quilt on a sewing machine.
Quilting Tips
Get quick answers to all your quilting questions
Quilt Gallery
Want some quilty inspiration for your next project (or just like to see pretty pictures). Check out some of the many quilts that I have made in my Quilt Gallery.
This Yellow Twinkle Sampler quilt pattern has multicoloured stars on a pale background.
Pink and Brown Not in Ohio has cascades of pink stars on a chocolate brown background.
Making Memories in pink was a quick and easy baby quilt.