Not all thread is created equal. Picking the right thread when quilting can be overwhelming. The different materials, weights, colors and brands provide a plethora of options. When I first started quilting, I was completely lost when it came to thread - I pretty much thought it was all the same. I quickly learned that …
I decided to take a trip to my favorite local fabric store earlier this week. I was looking for some fabric for my next quilt (details coming soon!) and as usual, I ended up with more fabric for my ever growing stash. Almost all quilters have a fabric stash and I am no exception. If …
Let's talk scissors. I am fiercely protective of my fabric scissors. On more than one occasion I have had to rescue them from my husband using them on something other than fabric. Using fabric scissors on anything other than fabric dulls the blades. A good pair of fabric scissors are not cheap! My Fiskars are …
I am currently in the process of quilting my County Charmer Christmas quilt. So I thought I would talk a little bit about the tools I use to free motion quilt. Free motion quilting foot This type of foot is absolutely necessary for free motion quilting. It allows the fabric to move in any direction …
Girl Gone Quilting 