Quilting Tutorials

Want to learn a new quilting skill or just looking for tips for improvement?

Here are some great tutorials to help your quilting be more beautiful.

Basic Quilting Skills

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This is everything you need to get started quilting.

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Stitching with an accurate 1/4″ seam is an important skill.

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Use these tips to get the most from your basic quilting ruler.

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Think about these things before giving a quilt as a gift.

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Organize your scraps in a way that makes them easy to use.

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Don’t worry about the quilt police! Thoughtful pressing is the answer.

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More tips for using a rotary cutter safely and efficiently.

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Is quilting a cheap hobby?

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Different strategies for choosing fabrics for your next project.

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Fusible web is an easy applique technique.

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Triangles and diamonds can be cut with a basic quilt ruler.

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5 ways to use your camera as a quilting tool

Piecing Tutorials

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The importance of an accurate seam allowance depends on your project.

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Sashing is commonly used to separate and frame quilt blocks.

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See multiple techniques for half-square triangles, flying geese and more.

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Easy Squares is a quick and easy project.

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Two ways to add cornerstones to a quilt top.

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Learn how to adapt quilt blocks to different sizes.

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Learn when you should press your seams to the dark side.

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Paper piecing is a technique that gives accurate results.

Quilting Tutorials

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How to quilt on your domestic machine with simple quilting designs.

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So many lines they become invisible.

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Add motion and movement.

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Outlining shapes for effect.

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Straight vertical lines don’t have to be boring.

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Add a more dramatic flair.

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Add a big “wow”.

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Combine designs for fun effects.

peach and pink placemat with windowpane quilting,

Echo the piecing to complement it rather than compete.

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When straight lines are too hard.

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Play with all the options.

Finishing Quilts

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Options for finishing your quilt top.

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Bind a quilt by machine.

Quilt Block Tutorials

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Tutorials for over thirty different quilt blocks.

Quilt Quilting Tips

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Quilting hacks and quick answers to lots of quilting questions.

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