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reasons to love free motion quilting

17 Reasons I Love Free Motion Quilting If you spend much time in quilting circles, you’ve probably heard terms like free motion, digital quilting, and pantograph tossed around. But what do they actually mean—and how do you know where to start? Before I dive into the 17 reasons I love free motion quilting (and I …

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Double Loop quilting design on a red, blue and yellow quilt with a green border

So many quilting designs! How do you choose?

Quilted texture on the Hoffman Fox Panel for creating a masculine quilt

Create texture with different quilting patterns on this Foxy Hoffman Panel

splicing batting using the wavey method

This is a fast and easy way to splice your batting when you have come up short.

DIY Fabric Starch ingredients are lined up on a kitchen counter

never buy spray starch again! It seems too good to be true, I know! But it is, in fact, super simple, and also free of pesky chemicals, so even those who are sensitive are likely to find this a great hack. It is residue free, unlike laundry-type starches, so it’s ideal for quilting. things you’ll …

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Welcome to my virtual quilting studio where I SHARE my experiences and SHOW you how you absolutely can be a confident freehand quilter. 

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How to Choose Quilting Designs with Confidence

Choosing quilting designs doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In this free workshop, I'll walk you through the simple thought process I use to evaluate a quilt, narrow down design options, and choose with confidence. You'll learn why most quilters get stuck, the key questions that make decisions easier, and how to stop second-guessing yourself every time you finish a quilt top.