Abcs Of Longarm Quilting

This long-arm quilting book accomplishes what other references only strive to, by instructing serious quilters in the manner they learn best - using a variety of teaching styles. Whether you favor precise plans and extensive details, or thorough concepts demonstrated via illustrations, everyone can learn from this diverse tutorial.This comprehensive long-arm quilting guide: • Explains capabilities and generalities of long-arm machines • Demonstrates basic techniques using pantographs and free-hand quilting • Includes four projects and two patterns

From maintenance to custom designs to advertising, here is everything you need to know about using longarm quilting machines. This indispensable guide from longarm expert Linda V. Taylor answers all of your questions, whether you’re a professional, a beginner, just starting to think about a quilting machine, or wanting to hire a machine quilter to finish your quilt. Learn the basics - how the process works, advice on tools, supplies, and accessories, and a glossary of terms. Complete information on pantograph (all-over) designs, custom quilting, and freehand techniques. An overview of the business of longarm machine quilting for both the proprietor and the consumer. 38 pages of original pantograph patterns, plus a quilt project and a gallery of beautiful quilts.

Quilting school is now in session! Grow as a quilter with Janet Lundholm McWorkman in a 12-lesson quilting course. Skill builders cover everything from traditional patchwork to curves, paper piecing, strip piecing, bargello, set-in and Y-seams, hand and machine applique, and crazy quilting. Finish a timeless alphabet sampler quilt incorporating everything you've learned, plus enjoy smaller projects. Move beyond basic piecing with this block-of-the-month-friendly quilting primer.

Now all the information quilters need to purchase and use long-arm machines is at their fingertips! This all-inclusive guide will help quilters get up to speed on what their machine can do, or help them determine which machine will best suit their needs. Examines the features of 15 popular models so quilters can make educated buying decisions. Includes lessons for stippling, meandering, grid quilting, and semi-freehand quilting. Offers expert advice on choosing the best threads and batting for professional results. Contains trustworthy tips for machine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

How to make Kaleidoscope blocks. It is easy to see curves and circles in Kaleidoscope block designs yet all of the seams are straight lines. Very few quilt designs are as versatile and effective with so few pieces in each block. There are loads of color variations in the book that will be hard to believe are made from the same Kaleidoscope block. Enjoy the fun of this special block.

Add words and phrases to your quilt projects using appliqué and embroidery in 6 different lettering styles.