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National Quilters Circle provides several guides on all of the important quilting tools. Use this board to learn about all the quilting tools used to make a beautiful quilt.
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Quilt Size Charts
Beginner Quilting Projects
Beginner Quilting
Blade Sharpener
Quilt Room
Quilted Projects
Steampunk Cat
Quilt Studio
Sew Projects
TrueSharp 2 Rotary Blade Sharpener
Rotary blades that cut properly reduce stress and frustration when cutting patchwork. No matter how careful we are with our rotary cutting tools, blades eventually lose that perfect edge. What is a quilter to do? Dull blades tend to lead to accidents and injuries, which none of us want to experience.
The beginning of quilting and piecing is precision cutting. Finding the best tools for each quilter can be a challenge. The TrueCut system is designed to assist those who are looking for comfort in cutting and help keep the blade aligned with the ruler. Patchwork, Quilt Tutorials, Beginning Quilting, Ghost Plant, Quilting Videos, Quilting Tools, Quilted Table Toppers, Quilt As You Go, Quilting Techniques
Patchwork
Quilt Tutorials
Beginning Quilting
Ghost Plant
Quilting Videos
Quilting Tools
Quilted Table Toppers
Quilt As You Go
Quilting Techniques
The TrueCut System
The beginning of quilting and piecing is precision cutting. Finding the best tools for each quilter can be a challenge. The TrueCut system is designed to assist those who are looking for comfort in cutting and help keep the blade aligned with the ruler.
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Sewing Basics
Hanging Baskets
Mini Iron
Quilt Retreat
Aprons Patterns
Quilting Tips
Pretty Cats
Pressing Tools on the Go
No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go.
a person is working on a quilt with the words using 3 d lumiere as a fun quilt tool
Sewing Pillow Cases
Easy Christmas Gifts
Heather Thomas
Sewing Pillows
Feather Pattern
Quilting Tutorials
Using 3-D Lumiere As A Fun Quilting Tool
Heather Thomas shows us some different ways we can use 3-D Lumiere to add some dimension to our quilting projects. Watch as Heather demonstrates using this dimensional paint and adhesive on some of her projects to add a beautiful, raised design.
Having a sharp rotary cutter blade not only makes cutting through layers of fabric easier, it is also safer. ZJ Humbach shows you how to change a rotary cutter blade safely and easily. Beginners Quilting, Fidget Quilts, Patchwork Ideas, Quilt Tips, Sewing Machine Basics, Fidget Quilt, Sewing Circles, Sewing Fun
Beginners Quilting
Fidget Quilts
Patchwork Ideas
Quilt Tips
Sewing Machine Basics
Fidget Quilt
Sewing Circles
Sewing Fun
How to Change a Rotary Cutter Blade
Having a sharp rotary cutter blade not only makes cutting through layers of fabric easier, it is also safer. ZJ Humbach shows you how to change a rotary cutter blade safely and easily.
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Best Investment
Sewing Design
Sewing Items
Different Kinds
Sewing Tools
Beautiful Quilts
Quilting Tools: Selecting the Right Scissors
ZJ Humbach delivers essential tips on selecting appropriate scissors for creating beautiful quilts. Learn the benefits of using different kinds of scissors and the proper techniques to prevent potential cutting or trimming mistakes. Discover what scissors are the best investment for you to detail and finish your own quilts.
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Couture
Quilting Basics
Sewing Videos
Sewing Machine Needle
Farm Quilt
Thread Types
Needles & Thread for Quilting
Learn about thread sizes, ply, and even how a spool is wound. Machine quilting thread sizes range from 100 to 8 and you will become familiar with the sizing system and the variety of typical uses, which includes fabric type and the style of thread you will be using. You will see an explanation of thread ply and why this information can be useful for the wide range of projects you may create in the future.
a person making an ironing board cover with the words, making an ironing board cover
Sewing Station
Ironing Board Cover
Free Pdf Sewing Patterns
Ironing Board Covers
Sewing Room Organization
Making an Ironing Board Cover
Our ironing and pressing surfaces are some of the most used areas in our studios. Over time they can become stained and dirty. Join ZJ Humbach for a great tutorial on making an ironing board cover. It doesn’t take long to make and you can even personalize the cover by selecting a cheerful print or fabric that reflects your creative style.
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Celtic Quilt
Small Quilt Projects
Small Quilts
Top 10 Game-Changing Quilting Tools
The pioneer women who quilted over a hundred years ago did amazing work with the simplest of tools: scissors, needles, and pins. Up until the middle of the 20th century quilters were making pattern templates using cardboard boxes, re-drawing the shapes as the old edges wore out.
two hands using a hole craft steam roller to make a paper quilt pattern on a piece of fabric
Violet Craft
Sewing Gadgets
Pinwheel Block
I Fall To Pieces
Half Square Triangle
Violet Craft Seam Roller
A quilting seam roller can be a quick and easy alternative to an iron when assembling units, especially if your quilting setup doesn’t allow for an iron easily within reach. Kelly Ashton shows you how to use one and explains which one is her favorite and why.
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Quilt Corners
Sewing Collars
Sewing Equipment
Quilt Sewing Patterns
Beginner Quilt Patterns
Rotary Cutters
Rotary cutters are one of the most well-used tools when it comes to quilting. While most quilters have their favorite size, style, or even brand of rotary cutter, learn about some of the different types of rotary cutters and see some of the different blade sizes and types that can be used with each.
No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go. Quilting Patterns, Patchwork Quilting
Quilting Patterns
Patchwork Quilting
Pressing Tools on the Go
No matter what step of the sewing or quilting process you are on – pressing is an important aspect of that. Whether you are someone who likes to take your quilting on the road, to something like a quilting retreat, or are just looking for smaller, convenient ways to press in your sewing room, ZJ Humbach will share some of her favorite pressing tools for on the go.
quilting tips and tricks on a budget with text overlay that says quilting on a budget
Machine Binding
Shock Therapy
Handmade Sheet
Straight Line Quilting
Beginner Sewing Projects Easy
Learn Crafts
Quilting on a Budget
Every time I get a new quilt student I see their eyes glaze over in shock when we talk about how expensive quilts can be to make. I’ve developed a new shock therapy that snaps them right out of that dazed look: I teach them some money saving skills that encourage and challenge them to make beautiful (but expensive-looking) quilts when quilting on a budget!
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Celtic Quilts
Quilting Hacks
Tri-Recs Rulers
Tri-Recs rulers are specialty rulers that can be used together or separately to turn elongated triangles into various blocks. Colleen Tauke shows you what they are and explains step-by-step how to use them to make several block variations.
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Danish Meatballs
Machine Binding A Quilt
Quilt Techniques
Favorite Tool: Pressing Cloth
There are many tools that are recommended by different quilters these days, and while some of them seem obvious, like rotary cutters and rulers, some are not. ZJ Humbach shares one of her favorite tools- the pressing cloth, and explains what it is and how she uses it.