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5 secrets you must know before quilting with 12 wt. thread!

07 Jun

Quilting, Tutorials

5 Secrets to Machine Quilting with 12 wt. Thread

Before sharing my 5 secrets to machine quilting with 12 wt. thread – travel with me back in time to a few weeks ago (cue dreamy music)…

It was a rainy day in May and I was teaching a Sew Mojo Mini workshop (watch the video class here and get the patterns here) in Grand Rapids, Michigan (heeeeyo to my GR ladies!) My teaching style is, how to say this...mostly me giving loose instructions and then hopping around oooohing and ahhhhing over the splendid things everyone is making.

Posted on June 7, 2018June 27, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 35 Comments

What's the difference between cotton and poly thread? Both are great sewing options, but each one has difference strengths and weaknesses.

30 May

Sewing Tools

The Difference Between Cotton and Poly Thread: A Hard-Hitting Interview

Ever wonder what's the difference between cotton and poly thread? Both can be great sewing options, but they are pretty different in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Lucky for you I'm a part-time P.I. with an insatiable drive to answer quilting's toughest questions and solve our sewing mysteries.

Posted on May 30, 2018June 10, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 36 Comments

30 May

Quilting, Quilting 101, Sewing Tools

Sewing Thread Part II: The Best Quality Sewing Thread

Welcome to Part Two of my “Ode to Thread: The BEST Quality Sewing Thread,” a series of blog posts dedicated to that little old thang that none of us could quilt without. If you missed Part One and want to hear about our thready superhero’s origin story: How Thread is Made, click here.

Posted on May 30, 2017July 9, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 29 Comments

22 May

Quilting, Sewing Tools

Sewing Thread Part I: How Is Thread Made?

How is thread made? From magical worms, rows of cotton plants, or crude oil? Possibly all of the above! Did I just confuse the heck out of you? I promise to bring clarity, so stay with me. In this two-part thread series I will explain first how thread is made (so you know which to buy) and then in Part Two - which brands are the best quality and when to use what kind of thread.

Posted on May 22, 2017June 10, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 22 Comments

Learn the 6 simple steps to straight line quilting, or as some call it, matchstick quilting. This is a great beginner quilter tutorial!

10 Dec

Quilting, Tutorials

6 Tips for Straight Line Machine Quilting (a.k.a. Matchstick Quilting)

Straight line machine quilting is a clean, modern style that is incredibly satisfying… when done well. If you dive in with all of the knowledge and tools you need, there’s no chance your next project won’t be fabulous! You supply the tools.

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 21 Comments

The truth about when and why to use black batting in a quilt. It's not always necessary, but it sure can make your dark fabrics look more vibrant.

03 Dec

Sewing Tools

The Truth About Black Batting: When & Why to Use It

Black batting is like the black sheep of the batting world, quite literally – it’s a little edgy, a bit rebellious, and a lot less popular than its white batting counterpart. It may not become your go-to batting, but just like your misfit cousin, it’s welcome in your sewing room….as long as it behaves.

Posted on December 3, 2018December 4, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 11 Comments

Do you have questions about hiring a longarm quilter? This in-depth guide answers all of those questions from fabric to price to turnaround time.

07 Nov

Quilting

Hiring a Longarm Quilter: An In-Depth Guide

Quiltettes, I bring you something very special and exciting today. Although I like to pretend that I know all there is to know about this quilty world of ours, the truth is there are some avenues in quilting that I know very little about.

Posted on November 7, 2018November 9, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 23 Comments

06 Nov

Sew Along

Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along: Week 9 – The Grand Finale!

We've done it, Curvettes! We set a goal and by golly, through grit and sheer force of will, we accomplished it. We are now primed and ready to attack the final week of our Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along – Week 9.

Posted on November 6, 2018November 7, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 21 Comments

How to hand quilt in 3 easy steps! In this blog and video tutorial I'll list out all of the supplies you need and show you how simple hand quilting can be. Get this Bayside Quilt pattern and make your own!

29 Oct

Quilting 101, Tutorials

How to Hand Quilt (with Video Tutorial!)

I learned to hand quilt a few years ago, and since then I've spent hundreds of hours stitching away. Those of you who enjoy these SQ tutorials have been asking me to "finally write that tutorial!" Even though I've filmed many spontaneous Facebook live videos and IG stories about hand quilting, only now have I planted myself in a chair and filmed everything I know on how to hand quilt.

Writing this tutorial loomed large in my head, because there's so much to say!

Posted on October 29, 2018November 1, 2018 by Suzy Quilts 43 Comments