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Can You Make a Quilt on a Regular Sewing Machine?
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Hey there, I’ve tried plenty of basic sewing machines over the years, and I’ve learned what is a good machine for quilting and what is not. Lots of people say you can quilt on any machine but is that really true? I'll give you honest feedback, to help save you time, trouble and money. Also in this new post, I go over items that will effect how easy or hard it will be to quilt on your machine. This quilt was done a lot differently than all my other quilts. Let me show how these changes worked out on this finished quilt. If you’ve ever wondered if you can make a quilt on a regular sewing machine, this post gives real-life feedback on what’s possible and whether it’s a good investment. Read New Post: Click Here Digital Quilt Pattern: Buy Now Talk soon, |
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Your place for free crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
Hi friends, I just shared a brand new blog post all about a finished quilt I made early in my quilting journey — and it’s one of the very few paid quilt patterns I’ve ever purchased. In the post, I’m reviewing the Brightly quilt pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew and talking honestly about: Why this pattern worked so well for a beginner Cutting lots of different fabric sizes (and why that’s actually a good thing) What “scant 1/4 inch seam” means now (not what I thought it meant back then 😅) Why...
Hey friends! I’ve got something super fun for you this week, and if you’re into those scrappy vintage granny vibes, you’re gonna love it. I just released a FREE Retro Granny Stripe Crochet Poncho Pattern, and honestly… I’m obsessed with how it turned out. It’s bright, funky, changes colors every round, and it gives off major “cool grandma but make it fashion” energy. This poncho is beginner-friendly, works up fast, and is one of those rhythmic, zone-out-and-crochet projects we all need right...
Hey friend, It’s Nikki, popping into your inbox the day after Thanksgiving to thank all of you for being part of my community! I also have a fresh batch of quilting and crochet goodness. If you’re in the mood for new makers to follow, quick crochet projects, or tools that make quilting way easier, you’re going to love this week’s updates. ✨ New Blog Post: Popular Quilt Blogs to Follow I just published a brand new roundup of my favorite quilt blogs and quilters on Instagram and Pinterest —big...