Technique: quilting

The Hive Pillow

May 2, 2011 Jay McCarroll

I taught a group of young ladies to create what I call The Hive Pillow. Using fusible web, we ironed hexagons of scrap fabric onto backgrounds, creating a spin on the traditional Grandmother’s Fabric Garden. … More

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Jenny’s Baby Quilt

April 8, 2011 Debbi Lashbrook

See how Debbie Lashbrook uses the BERNINA Embroidery Software to create a one-of-a-kind baby gift. … More

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Selecting a Quilting Thread

March 10, 2011 Gyleen X. Fitzgerald

There has been a lot of recent chatter about how to select the quilting thread color for scrap quilts or high contrast quilts or quilts with clear light, medium and dark fabric. … More

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Melanie Testa – Traced Patterns

April 22, 2010 Melanie Testa

I often use tracing paper to transfer designs and drawings into my quilt tops because it tears away cleanly and easily. This example is a simple one, although if you were to try this out, you might find that sewing a neat circle is a bit more challenging than it might seem. … More

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BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 Echo Quilting

November 4, 2009 Amanda Whitlatch

Create an embroidered quilt block – without leaving the design “floating” in the center of your block! BERNINA’s new version 6 Embroidery Software automatically creates echo quilting that fills your block perfectly.

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Perfect 1/4″ Patchwork Seams

May 28, 2008 Jo Leichte

Improve your patchwork stitching! For sewing 1/4″ seam seams, use Patchwork Foot #37/37D or Patchwork Foot with Guide #57/57D. Jo shows how to align your fabric for perfect 1/4″ seaming. … More

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