H.A. Kidd sewing notions More fun with twin needle quilting – creating a needle organizer by Julie Plotniko February 12, 2018 by Julie Plotniko February 12, 2018 It was just last month that we explored how to set up your machine as well as some fun quilting techniques using a SCHMETZ twin needle. If you missed it, see my post, Everything you ever wanted to know about quilting with a twin needle. This week we’ll use our twin needles once again to … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Husqvarna Viking EPIC 980Q 7 tips for successful applique every time! by Elaine Theriault January 31, 2018 by Elaine Theriault January 31, 2018 Isn’t this exciting? The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q is a super sewing machine. Loads of features that make quilting a dream. Of course, it would be a snap to sew garments or bags or other items on the Epic 980Q, but the focus this week is on techniques and features … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
H.A. Kidd sewing notions Double the fun: twin needle quilting with decorative stitches by Julie Plotniko January 19, 2018 by Julie Plotniko January 19, 2018 Over the last week we have examined some basic techniques for machine quilting using various sizes and types of SCHMETZ twin needles. Though we have used both a walking foot and a darning foot the only stitch we used up until now is our straight stitch. It’s time to double … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
H.A. Kidd sewing notions The modern flair of twin needle quilting – embrace the zigzag by Julie Plotniko January 18, 2018 by Julie Plotniko January 18, 2018 In our previous posts using SCHMETZ twin needles we looked at how to let your walking foot workits magic as well as free motion quilting. Today we’ll use both of these techniques as we embrace the appearance of a zigzag. How a twin needle makes a stitch As we learned in part one, … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
H.A. Kidd sewing notions Free motion quilting with a twin needle – instant ribbon stippling magic by Julie Plotniko January 17, 2018 by Julie Plotniko January 17, 2018 In yesterday’s post, let your walking foot work its magic we explored some of the possibilities for quilting with a twin needle and our walking foot. Today we’ll have some fun with free motion quilting. Here we go! Free motion quilting is a technique that puts us in the driver‘s seat to … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
