Quilting

Quilt leaders are the cloth pieces attached to a quilt frame to which you pin the layers of a quilt for installation on the frame. Pinning the basted layers to a leader rather than trying to roll...

Gatherings at community centers, churches and homes for women to create quilts and socialize in years past were referred to as quilting circles. Some of the quilts took prizes at fairs and craft...

Quilting as a hobby can be nearly as fulfilling and useful as it was when a home craft a century ago. A well-crafted quilt can sell for a lot of money, or can be a useful and decorative addition...

Quilting frames can be as expensive and detailed as you want them to be. Family heirlooms passed down through generations often feature rare wood with intricate detailed themes. New frames...

Quilt making has evolved over the years from a necessary practice into an art form. With a plethora of quilt patterns, designs and fabrics available today, many people are learning to quilt as a...

Beginning hand-quilters may find the cost of a quilting frame a daunting expense. A do it yourself quilting frame kit is an economic alternative to a high-priced, pre-fabricated model. Kits and...

Quilting is a method of sewing in which several layers of fabric are joined together either by hand or by machine. When hand sewing a quilt, the quilter may use a quilting frame to hold the...

Quilting is a time-honored tradition. In the past, quilters used dried leaves or blankets to sandwich the quilt to keep it tight to place and sew the layers on the quilt. Today, quilters use...

While there are several expensive quilt frames for purchase either online or by mail order, you don't have to invest a lot to make a quilting loom. With a quilt frame made from PVC pipe, you can...

Nothing compares to a hand-quilted quilt. A lot of love, time, and energy go into creating an heirloom quilt that will be passed down from generation to generation. The art and technique of...

Machine quilting made the process of quilting a quilt or other sewing project much easier and also less time consuming. The frame used for machine quilting is resembles the frames used for hand...

A good quilt frame is an essential tool for any hand quilter. The frame not only gets the quilt up off of your lap, but also holds the quilt layers tightly, allowing for more even and consistent...

Finishing the piecing of a quilt top can often feel like a challenge on its own, but in reality, making a finished top is only the halfway point in making a quilt. Whether you are going to hand...

When it comes to making your own quilting frame, nothing can be easier or cheaper than constructing it out of PVC pipe. Found at virtually any home improvement store, the supplies for a simple...

One of the essential items needed for quilting is a frame to hold your quilt while you stitch your pattern. And while many quilters use a hoop frame, they find it difficult to deal with the extra...

Typically, quilt frames are made out of wood, but a PVC pipe quilt frame is an ideal alternative. PVC pipe is sturdy and lightweight so if you need to move it around, it is light enough to do so...

One of the joys of being a quilter is the creative spark you get from going to a quilt show and seeing the work of several quilters all displayed at once. There is, however, a lot of work that...

A good, free standing quilt frame can be a blessing when it comes to hand quilting a large bed size quilt. A large quilt frame can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can make your own quilt frame...

Quilt frames may seem complicated and expensive to someone just beginning to quilt, however, with these simple steps anyone can make their own inexpensive quilt frame.

Old-fashioned quilt frames are typically made with a soft wood such as pine. It should come with the stands and frame boards. The 1-by-4 inch rails used to pin the quilt to come in various...

Quilting is a skill and hobby steeped in tradition. Historically, all quilts were hand quilted on either a lap frame or a larger frame. A frame was used for keeping the layers of the quilt tight...

Quilting frames have been used for centuries and are still the best way to hand quilt today. For hand quilting, a quilt frame is a necessity to create the correct amount of tension on the quilt...

In this video, you'll understand terms used in quilting, such as frame, long arm, stencil, continuous line, and more.

Quilting is a folk art form that has been a part of American tradition for generations. The art of quilting is one that is usually passed from parent to child with family nuances a large part of...

The key to a good finished product in hand quilting is maintaining the right amount of tension in the layers of fabric that make up your quilt. A solution that has long been the standard is the...