Would you consider yourself a lover of luxurious things? Personally, I've never cared about designer labels or items marketed as "luxury," but high quality sewing supplies? Uh oh. I'm in trouble. I love everything about sewing and because I want my finished projects to not only last but look amazing, I've started allowing myself small sewing luxuries, like this premium Italian-made 100% cotton thread by Aurifil.
There's a lot to consider when looking for a new sewing machine. But arguably the most important part of the process is budgeting. How do you know which machines fit your budget? We're here to help you find the best sewing machine for your budget!
Earlier this year, someone posted a question about stay stitching a quilt in the Suzy Quilts Patterns Facebook group, and our team realized that a lot of new quilters don't know what a stay stitch is! If you're one of those people, we're here with instructions for how (and when) to stay stitch a quilt, plus advice from experienced quilters and professional longarm quilters.
Pressing isn't the most glamorous aspect of quilting, but it's incredibly important. Getting flat seams not only leads to better accuracy, but a more successful and enjoyable sewing experience! With so many different brands and notions out there, where should you start?
Welcome to the first of our new 5 minute guide series! Think of these posts as the quilting lightning round. We're going over all the basics you need to know to be a pro at a variety of different quilting topics, and today we're kicking the series off with a 5 minute guide to quilting pins!
As a quilter with fibromyalgia, I take care to keep repetitive tasks from causing me pain—so I’m a proponent of good sewing ergonomics. Anyone can learn to stay healthy and keep pain low in the sewing room!
Ergonomics is the study of people in relation to their working environments with the goal of boosting wellness and efficiency.
Here on the blog and in the Suzy Quilts Patterns Facebook group we’ve heard from quilters around the world who have one question—what advice do we have for quilters with chronic pain and illness? Quilting is our passion, and it can cause frustration when pain makes it challenging.
