Tutorials-Quilting

Truly a picture (or video in this case) is worth a thousand words. YouTube is a great resource for free training videos. But I’m continuing to discover tutorials on other sites as I research quilting techniques. Here are some I’ve found helpful..

November 24, 2016
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Finishing School Better Borders with Winnie Fleming

Over the years, I've used borders in a variety of ways. Even if you do not design your own quilts,…
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October 14, 2016
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Free-Motion Quilting Essentials with Christina Cameli

Free-Motion Quilting Essentials with Christina Cameli is a fabulous course to consider if you are just starting out with free-motion…
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October 10, 2015
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Free Motion Ruler Work Sampler Quilt

After watching Craftsy's Quilting With Rulers on a Home Machine and Machine Quilting With Templates, it was time to get…
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September 19, 2015
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Quilting With Rulers on a Home Machine

I recently enrolled in Amy Johnson's Craftsy class: Quilting With Rulers on a Home Machine. Her class doesn't disappoint. It's…
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September 19, 2015
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Penny Candy

I recently joined the Mini Quilt Mystery Club on Mishka's Playground. The club runs for six months and each month…
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November 9, 2014
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The Secrets of Free-Motion Quilting with Christina Cameli

Wow...well let me just start out with my summary: I love The Secrets of Free-Motion Quilting and I love Christina…
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October 31, 2014
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Graffiti Quilting by Karlee Porter

Karlee Porter was recently featured on Quilt It, a QNNTV.com show. After watching the show, I knew I had to…
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October 29, 2014
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Making Half Square Triangles

The easier way to make oodles of half-square triangle blocks.
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September 14, 2014
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June Tailor Grid Marker

I used June Tailor’s grid marker for the first time today and I absolutely love it. In the past I…
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September 1, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3013

The thirteenth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Brides Bouquet and Brave World blocks.
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August 31, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3012

The twelfth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Brides Bouquet and Brave World blocks.
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August 30, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3011

The eleventh video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Liberty Star block.
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August 29, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3010

The tenth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Victory block.
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August 28, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3009

The ninth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Signal Lights block.
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August 25, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3008

The eighth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Propeller and Airplane blocks.
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August 17, 2014
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How to make a Pillowcase

I just finished making my first Quilt of Valor. But before I can send it on, the Quilt of Valor…
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July 26, 2014
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Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine

One of the very first classes I purchased after joining Craftsy was Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine (affiliate…
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June 29, 2014
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Craftsy Quilting Classes

I recently became an affiliate for Craftsy. As an affiliate, I will be compensated if you click on any Craftsy…
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March 6, 2014
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Fons & Porter: Sew Easy, Quick Triangle Squares

I cut my squares one inch larger than the finished size of the block. The general rule is 7/8 of…
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November 19, 2013
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Layer Cake Lemonade Quilt Pattern

The Layer Cake Lemonade Quilt Pattern is a cute and easy free pattern available from the Fat Quarter Shop (one…
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September 29, 2013
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Machine Quilted Feather Border

I’ve used feathers in several of my quilt borders. I like the idea of mirror images and am looking forward…
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September 28, 2013
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McTavishing – Free Motion Quilting

I’ve been wanting to do this particular filler for a while. But I had two problems…how to fill in the…
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January 22, 2013
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4 Patch Quilt + X’s and O’s = AWESOME QUILT

I used this YouTube video as a guide for making my sister’s scrappy quilt. I particularly like the way she…
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February 20, 2012
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How to Make Easy Quilted Fabric Postcards

This is one of those projects I’ve been wanting to try. This tutorial demonstrates just how easy it is.
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December 12, 2011
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Quilt An Adorable Christmas Tree Skirt

This looks like a wonderful gift project for next year and it can’t get much simpler.
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October 13, 2011
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Free Motion Quilting Project

I recently discovered Leah Day’s Free Motion Quilting Project website and I’m excited to try out her techniques. I’ve already…
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October 9, 2011
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Breast Cancer Ribbon Quilt Block

It sounds complicated but once explained, is really quite easy. I definitely plan to try this one out.
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September 24, 2011
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Disappearing Nine Patch

One of my ongoing UFO’s is a red, white, and black disappearing nine-patch quilt. I’m still in the process of…
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September 20, 2011
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The Perfect Curved Binding

Sharon’s process for folding the binding fabric before cutting is awesome. I can’t wait to try it. I’ve always used…
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September 19, 2011
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Quilt Labels

I watched this Fons and Border video this morning. I love the idea of using a fabric with a coordinating…
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July 9, 2011
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Hoopless Hand Quilting

I’ve been working on hand quilting my Sampler Quilt for almost 2 years now. It’s one of those projects I…
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July 5, 2009
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Square-Up Ruler

I have quite a few rulers with some used more often than others. This baby is used everytime I make…
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March 20, 2009
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Victory Quilts – 3007

The Seventh video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Stars & Stripes and Star Spangled Banner blocks… [vimeo…
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February 27, 2009
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Victory Quilts – 3006

The sixth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Broken Sugar Bowl and Contrary Wife blocks… [vimeo id=”2465921″…
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February 23, 2009
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Organizing Fabric Tips

I certainly will give this one a try! [youtube id=”rkTlaMqRlwo” width=”600″ height=”350″]
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February 12, 2009
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Victory Quilts – 3005

The fifth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Army Star and Hope of Hartford blocks. [vimeo…
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February 6, 2009
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Fussy Cut – Eleanor Burns

I like the technique of tracing the flower. [youtube id=”PUF2UYOqHx0″ width=”600″ height=”350″]
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January 30, 2009
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Victory Quilts – 3004

Fourth video of Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series… [vimeo id=”2354403″ width=”600″ height=”350″]
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January 23, 2009
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Mitered Border Corners

What an interesting way to do a mitered border. I’m not sure I would use this procedure with a large…
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January 20, 2009
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Magical Basting

Sharon Schamber illustrates basting techniques for correcting quilt assembly distortions with a great technique using starch to ease out puckers..very…
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January 19, 2009
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Hand Basting a Quilt

Sharon Schamber illustrates her hand basting technique, provides tips for fabric preparation, and itemizes tools/supplies she uses. I watched the…
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January 1, 2009
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Victory Quilts – 3003

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December 31, 2008
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Victory Quilts – 3002

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December 30, 2008
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Victory Quilts – 3001

I was so inspired by this video tutorial, I just ordered the book. . . should be here Friday. [vimeo…
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December 2, 2008
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Diamond & Stars (KayeWood.tv)

Kaye Wood illustrates how to make diamonds and stars using a strip piecing technique and zovirax pills her special star…
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December 2, 2008
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Foundation Paper Piecing (YouTube)

My current project, Navajo Nation, uses a foundation piecing in some of the more complicated rounds. Karen Johnson, of Connecting…
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December 2, 2008
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Machine Quilting (Quilt in a Day)

Eleanor Burns illustrates basic machine quilting techniques covering quilt marking with stencils, pin basting, types of binding, free motion quilting,…
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December 1, 2008
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Trapunto 101 (You Tube)

I find the entire process of Trapunto just fascinating. I’ve yet to try it but plan to. This two-part series…
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November 23, 2008
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Quilt Binding: Joining Ends, Marci Baker of Alicia’s Attic

Once I mastered learning the traditional approach to attaching a quilt binding, I found this video extremely helpful for attaching…
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November 23, 2008
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How To Sew Quilt Binding (You Tube)

One of the hardest things to wrap my mind around (no pun intended) was adding a binding to my quilt…
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