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Advanced quilting tips. Learn expert techniques on how to quilt in this free crafts video from our experienced quilter.
There are 13 videos in this series:
Tips for picking out quilting fabric. Learn how to choose fabrics for quilts in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Advice for choosing quilting fabrics. Learn about history, sizes and sashes of quilts in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Tips for pressing quilting fabric. Learn how to prepare and press fabrics for quilts in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Preparing materials to make a quilt. Learn how to size and cut fabrics for quilts in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Joining materials for a quilt. Learn how to sew quilt fabrics together in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Make quilt block patterns. Learn how to cut quilt fabrics into blocks and press them in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Tips for preparing fabric for quilts. Learn how to trim and sew quilt fabrics in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Techniques for joining quilt fabrics. Learn tips for trimming and sawing quilts in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Tips for joining quilt squares. Learn how to put together the pieces of a quilt in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Watch an expert edge a quilt. Learn how to edge a quilt in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Putting all your quilt squares together. Learn how to combine, pin and sew fabrics for a quilt in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Tips for sewing your quilt. Learn how to sew pieces of quilt fabrics together on a sewing machine in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Final quilting steps. Learn how to sew pieces of quilt fabrics together on a sewing machine in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.
Quilting is a type of sewing that involves a needle and a special quilting thread is used to sew through three layers of the quilt: the top, the batting and the backing. The quilter typically passes the needle from the quilt top all the way through to the bottom layer and then pushes the needle back up. Simple to quite elaborate patterns are formed by these quilting stitches. Tying is another method of holding the three layers of the quilt together. A bed covering or similar large rectangular piece of quilting work is called a quilt. A quilt does not have to be rectangular, however. Many quilts hang on the wall as art quilts and are all kinds of shapes and sizes. Given the popularity of quilts as heirlooms and gifts, it's no surprise that many people who might have been intimidated by sewing and crafts will attempt to learn this skill as they grow older.
In this free instructional clip series, an experienced quilter will demonstrate the methods you need to master your journey to become an expert quilter. Learn how to choose and size fabric and create the perfect quilting squares.
Elva Gentry Elva Gentry has been quilting for more than 50 years. She has appeared on television shows and gives classes in quilting for beginners up to advanced students at Miss Mable’s Village, located at 300 West College Street in Dickson Tennessee 37055, as well as Mrs. Potts’ Playhouse, Granny B’s Quilt Shop and Nellie’s Antiques.dkdk
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