You Can Quilt It! Strategies for Custom Quilting

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From motif selection to stencils and stitching, gain the skills to enhance any project with beautiful machine quilting!

Introduction & Quilting Options

Congratulations on successfully finishing your 2015 Block of the Month quilt! Whether you’re new to machine quilting or looking for specific ways to make this quilt shine, instructor Debby Brown has helpful tips on how to carefully plan your quilting and create a bank of unique design ideas.

Working With Large Quilts

Working with large quilts can be daunting, but Debby will show you a variety of methods for managing large quilts in any size of machine or workspace. Next, learn how to secure your quilt with efficient pointers on stitching on the ditch, avoiding common errors as you work.

Making Design Decisions

Now that you’ve organized your design inspirations, it’s time to bring them to life. Learn how to make stencils for all of your motifs and discover the options available to mark them on your quilt top. Debby walks you through each step of the process for tailoring your ideas to your own quilt.

Quilting the Patchwork & Appliqué Blocks

Appliqué and patchwork blocks present challenges very different from simply stitching in the ditch, but Debby walks you through all the secrets you need to know in order to make your designs pop. Learn how to work with interrupted and oddly shaped designs with ease.

Feathers

Feathers are a beloved machine quilting choice, but they can be challenging to pull off well! Debby explains the best ways to form consistent, beautiful feathers as she demonstrates a variety of popular feather motifs. Next, learn even more ways to mark spines and plume curves to help you keep a steady hand while sewing.

Borders & Sashing

Don’t neglect the borders and sashing of your beautiful quilt! Whether you love the look of Jinny’s traditional crosshatched designs from the Block of the Month class or want to try something more elaborate, Debby has tips and tricks to pull inspiration from the fabric into beautiful complementary framing motifs.

Background Quilting

Last but certainly not least, it’s time to adorn your quilt’s background. Debby walks you through a wide variety of options, ranging from subdued and sophisticated to fun and pronounced. You’ll even learn how to quilt in tricky areas, and how to spare your designs from being cropped by the binding.