What is quilting? Quilting is a form of stitching that will and does hold together all the layers of a quilt. It also makes a pretty decorative design on the quilt. To do the quilting you can do it by hand or by using a machine. If you do hand quilting you will use a quilting loop or a quilting frame and needles that are made just for the purpose of quilting which are called betweens and you w...

Quilting is an art that has been around for centuries. Creating a quilt takes time, effort and learned skill, but the finished product is always something to be proud of. Quilts have been used for many reasons over the centuries, from keeping homesteaders warm to sending underground messages during times of slavery. Today, quilts adorn our beds, walls and quilt racks as beautiful accent pieces and...

In order to make a quilt, you must know some of the basic techniques and tools used by most quilters today. The rotary cutter and self-healing mat make cutting quilt blocks quick and easy. One thing to remember is that rotary cutters have a very sharp blade, so it's important to click the shield into place every time you put the cutter down. A medium size cutting mat, 18x24, is a good size to s...

Quilting is a process of sewing three layers of material together. The top fabric, batting or insulation, and backing all are joined by hand sewing or using a sewing machine. This art has been around since the 1600's and quilts are still crafted today using the same methods. In the early 1600's the women of Wales gathered scraps of fabric to piece together their quilts. They used lambs wool or...

Todays Quilters offers some valuable quilting tips on this web site. Pointing out that your fabric should be washed and ironed before beginning to make your quilt top and also explaining the reason this is some important.  First time quilters might not be aware of the need or the importance of washing and ironing the material. Using a guide to measure the pieces you are cutting and explaining...

If you are an enthusiastic beginner or an avid experienced quilter igo Quilting.com is the place to go.  What you will find here is information and more information on everything from fabric, sewing machines, quilting books and even information about organizing a quilting retreat.igo Quilting is a web site you will want to visit before starting on your quilting project.  If you are new t...