Daily Blog

  1

fShare

Tweet

Joe Cunningham shows how he hand quilts and while that is impressive, what might be even more so is the quickness with which he re-threads his needle.

Star Members can watch more with Joe in our very first Episode 101: Get a Life!

In this episode, Joe shares a unique but time-honored way to baste quilts in preparation for quilting in a hoop or on a machine. The episode includes a visit from Dr. Bob of Superior Threads, and a musical duo performance by Joe and Ricky.

You can visit Joe's website here, www.JoeTheQuilter.com.

  6

fShare

Tweet

Photo by Gregory Case Photography

If you loved the tips Sally Collins shared in Episode 1602, we know you will want to learn from these other great teachers.  Each of these experts can certainly teach you a thing or two about being precise when it comes to your work!

Jo Morton shows you the importance of squaring up, pressing and clipping to achieve a perfectly flat block in Episode 808.

Create perfectly matched stripes in your blocks with Anita G. Solomon in Episode 905.

Stitch creative and perfect mitered seams with Susan Cleveland in Episode 1001.

  11

fShare

Tweet

Roberta had her turn, and now it's time to enjoy the stunning work of TQS Legend 2014, Mary Mashuta.  You can learn about Mary in Episode 1513: TQS Legends 2014.

  5

fShare

Tweet

Teacher, author and award-winning quilter Sally Collins has been sewing for a long time – long enough to develop the exacting methods that result in her stunning and technically flawless pieces. From her first quilt to her latest projects, you’ll enjoy the evolution of a detail-oriented quilter. Sally shares her secrets for creating perfect templates, including those you’ll need for unusually-sized pieces and shapes. She also shares tips for precision chain piecing and perfectly-ironed seams. We finish with a tour of the day’s location, Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA, where Alex hosts the annual Quilting in the Garden event every September…and where Sally also receives an unexpected sweet surprise!

  10

fShare

Tweet

"HP" Ueltschi, the owner of BERNINA, gave a talk at The City Quilter in NYC. Mr. Ueltschi took over the reins of BERNINA from his mother in 1988 and runs the company today as Owner and Chairman of the Board of Directors. In this video by The City Quilter, he talks about the origins of sewing machines in Switzerland, from their beginnings in the 19th century, and about the amazing company that BERNINA has become today.

  9

fShare

Tweet

We saw this interesting quilt at Houston in the Art Abstract category. Click on the copy below and go to the Zoom Quilt area for a real close look at the quilt. Have you thought of using 3-dimensional piecing?  Here's some inspiration to get you started!

  14

fShare

Tweet

At Houston in the 500 Traditional Quilts section this quilt by Kelley Cunningham caught our attention. The complete quilt is in our Zoom Quilt section under "See Quilts". Below is just a taste.

  3

fShare

Tweet

Star Members can watch Lynette, TQS BOM 2015 Designer, in Episode 1601: Trunk Show, Travel Talk, and Tools & Techniques.

  9

fShare

Tweet

You can also learn how to quilt with Laura in her TQS Classroom: Contemporary Quilt Sampler.   

In this class, Laura walks you through all the steps of making a quilt, from start to finish!