Quilting Tips and Techniques

Quilting Tips and Techniques

It is always helpful to pick up Tips and Techniques. In this Collection of videos, we focus on select Tips and Techniques from Britain's finest tutors. These videos are shorter than our full-length workshop videos because they focus in on a select Tip and Technique.

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Quilting Tips and Techniques
  • Twin Needle Tip from Lynette Harris

    Lynette Harris better known as the Stitch Witch shares her expertise for sewing bias tape to a project.

    Talking about needle position and using the right foot. With tips for where to watch when sewing with a twin needle and bias tape.

    This quick and easy tip will save both time and effort a...

  • Finding Design Inspiration from Toilet Tiles to Books

    Claire Campion shares how she finds inspiration for quilt design with Faye Hatcher.

    When out and about in the environment many shapes and patterns inspire designs.

    Follow Claires tips and ideas to find patterns for quilts in everyday objects.

     

    For more tips from Claire Campion watch ...

  • Quilt From The Middle To Allow Fabric To Shift

    Claire's tip is a reminder to quilt from the centre of the quilt, in order to ensure the quilting is even. The three layers of a quilt can shift during the quilting process. Subsequently starting from the centre evens out the quilting.

    For more tips from Claire Campion watch our Makers studio ...

  • How to Use a Hera Marker with Claire Campion

    Quilter Claire Campion uses a simple method to mark lines for quilting.

    Describing a Hera marker as the quilters butter knife, she shows how to make crease lines for a quilter to follow.

    The use of a ruler and the Hera marker gives a crisp line to follow instead of using a marking pen or ch...

  • Taster: How to Make Perfect Triangles with Claire Campion

    Many of Claire Campions patterns require a perfect half square triangle. Demonstrating the two and eight at a time methods in this time saving class. Additionally she suggests using a chain method to steam through the piecing. Whilst keeping the seams accurate with a quarter inch foot.

    Claire'...

  • How to Make Perfect Triangles with Claire Campion

    Many of Claire Campions patterns require a perfect half square triangle. Demonstrating the two and eight at a time methods in this time saving class. Additionally she suggests using a chain method to steam through the piecing. Whilst keeping the seams accurate with a quarter inch foot.

    Claire'...

  • Bargello Workshop from Sue Thornborough

    In this workshop, Sue Thornborough shows us how to make a Bargello Quilt.

    Sue takes us through all the stages of making this quilt, step-by-step. Making the strip set. Creating your fabric chart. Pressing the seam allowances (up and down!).  Sewing the strips together into a tube. Cross cuttin...

  • Lift Your Design with Coloured Thread from Claire Campion

    Claire Campion tells us  not to be scared by the colour of the thread. A quilt can be lifted by using a variety of threads in different colours. Specifically bringing a design to life using threads that blend with the backing.

    Try using more than one colour tread when quilting and go for colou...

  • You Won't Ruin Your Patchwork Top When You Quilt with Claire Campion

    Claire talks to Valerie and Jayne about overcoming the mind block of quilting your top.

    She describes how to follow straight lines using your Walking Foot. The resulting quilt patterns are more forgiving than you realise. Giving an even quilting pattern that easily fills negative space.

    Whe...

  • Using Video To Help You Learn with Claire Campion

    Claire describes how having a recording has enabled students to rewatch tips and techniques.

    This is particularly relevant when embarking on more complex techniques.

    Additionally justhands-on.tv has a vast library of videos to suit all levels of sewing. From beginner to those of us that nee...

  • Why an Extension Table and a Wide Throat Machine is Essential by Claire Campion

    Having a wider throat machine means more space when quilting a quilt. The advantages of the larger throat come into play when quilting a bigger quilt. It enables the quilt to be easily fed through the machine.

    Combined with an extension table, the quilting area is more stable and easier to man...

  • Why A Walking Foot Is A Must Have with Claire Campion

    Claire Campion shows how A Walking Foot enhances your stitching. Designed to go in one direction this dual feed foot gives an even stitch, supporting multi layer sewing.

    The most used of any additional feet in your tool box. Claire explains how it is worth the investment if it doesn't come wit...

  • Use A Backing Fabric to Help Colour Choice for Your Quilt with Claire Campion

    Falling in love with a patterned fabric can subsequently inspire the colour choices for your patchwork.

    Claire Campion discusses the process of choosing fabrics that specifically match the backing.

    It can be difficult to select coloured fabrics that work well together.

    By utilising a mul...

  • Don't Be Afraid to Quilt Over Your Patchwork with Claire Campion

     

    Claire believes that the quilting should compliment the patchwork design. Unquestionably dispelling the myth that quilting around the piecing is essential.

    Quilting over the piecing can often enhance the patchwork and make the piecing pop. Thus giving the quilter confidence to experiment ...

  • Using Backing Fabric as Colour Inspiration with Claire Campion

    Ever had trouble choosing your fabric colours? Claire Campion shares her tip for making colour choices.

    Selecting the backing fabric first will give a full colour pallet for the fabrics for your quilt top.

    Indeed this means you can choose a fantastic fabric for you quilt back and it will al...

  • How to Make Bias Quilt Binding with Anita Birtles

    Used for binding curved quilt edges, oven gloves, tree skirts and bags. This simple method of making a bias quilt binding will enhance any project with a curve.

    Anita Birtles shows how easy it is to cut the binding.  Using a simple method of folding the fabric on the bias. And cutting with a S...

  • Collider Quilt with Claire Campion

    Making this beautiful Collider Quilt couldn't be simpler with Claire Campions comprehensive workshop.

    Half Square Triangles, Quarter Square Triangles and Half Rectangle Triangles are the basis of the quilt. Claire demonstrates how to make them all.

    Starting with two methods of making Half S...

  • Dahlia Quilt with Sue Thornborough

    Have fun choosing colours for this beautiful Dahlia quilt.

    Sue Thornborough demonstrates how to make a stunning quilt through this comprehensive workshop.

    Specifically using templates, accurate cutting and sewing.

    She consequently produces arcs that come together into sweeping curve of t...

  • Scrap Crumb Squares with Anita Birtles

    Ever wondered what to do with all those fabric crumbs? Anita Birtles shows how to make a 10 inch block from all your off cuts.

    She talks through the process of sorting, sewing and using 10 inch crumb squares. An ideal thing to do when you just want to sew but don"t have a specific project.

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  • Diamonds and Chains Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

    This comprehensive workshop uses simple tips and techniques that result in a stunning quilt.

    Valerie describes some of her favourite methods of constructing a block using half square triangles and four patches.

    Talking through a strip pieced method of making half square triangles using Than...

  • How To Use Acrylic Templates with Carolyn Forster

    In this comprehensive workshop Carolyn describes the advantages of the acrylic template.

    The templates are transparent with seam markings and allowances. Basically simplifying the process of fussy cutting when placing your fabric.

    Using the acrylic template to cut odd sized and shaped patch...

  • Quarter Square Triangles with Precision by Valerie Nesbitt

    Valerie uses these units as scrappy sashing in her own Fruity Friends quilt.

    With the help of a rotary cutter and a sewing machine, these units are quick and easy to create. Moreover, without any templates and can produce a lovely scrappy sashing.

    To enjoy the cushion workshop - click here....

  • Kitty with Valerie Nesbitt

    Valerie talks to you about various elements of this quilt, which has been designed around the use of picture panels.

    Judith then created a centre pieced block, and again Valerie gives you some tips on how to create this accurately.

    Then we move on to the checkerboard border and the outer Dr...

  • Quarter Square Triangles with Jennie Rayment

    Acrylic rotary cutting templates are truly excellent. They allow us to cut multiple layers fast and accurately. While different manufacturers claim the rulers do the same job, they are not necessarily interchangeable so you need to pay attention. Some patterns are very specific about which manufa...