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We love all things quilting. Show off your latest project or just learn how to get started. We're here to help!

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New To Quilting? Start Here!

Start with our FAQ if you have any questions about quilting. Our Wiki covers it start to finish and lots of stuff in between.

Check out our quilting shopping list and machine recommendations to get an idea of what tools you need to get started.

Loops happening on the underside of your fabric? Check out Troubleshooting 101


Rules

See full rules on the wiki page.

Please add topic flair to your posts after submitting

  1. Follow reddiquette and use your upvotes and downvotes accordingly. Report offensive or spammy posts so the moderators can review them. Karmawhoring by posting works that are not your own is discouraged and may result in a ban. We encourage quilters to post their own work.
  2. If linking to a single image please link to the image itself and not a blog or tumblr link. **See the tutorial on how to post photos to reddit if you aren't sure how to do this.
  3. For Blog links please refer to reddiquette and be respectful to not spam the sub.
  4. Giveaway posts are allowed.
  5. Self-Promotion Discouraged: Links to websites for personal direct sales (Etsy shops, Ebay, Personal Websites, business websites) should be kept in the bi-weekly "Steals, Deals and Destash" thread. Posts linking to a direct sales site will be removed and the user banned at the admins discretion. Exceptions: when another user asks for a link to buy an item or pattern in a post it is okay to link your information there.
  6. Sharing or PMing copywritten patterns strictly prohibited.
  7. Posting stolen work (virtual or real) will result in a permanent ban. This includes: posting a photo of quilts not your own yet claiming it is yours, posting about a quilt in any form you stole from someone else, or posting stolen patterns or tutorials.

Subreddit Activities

If you wish to host a swap or want to share one with our sub feel free! Always vet who you are swapping with to ensure they are legit. We encourage block, fabric, and notion swaps as well as general destashing to new quilters that might not have a lot of supplies to start with.


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New to quilting! Help please

Hello! I have made a Reddit account for my wife for her to ask questions about quilting. She is currently inbetween 2 quilting machines. Singer Patchwork or Singer C7290Q Trying to figure out which one to buy and also importance of stitch count to needle threader auto to built in.

Any help would be great thank you!

0 Comments
2023/09/24
01:31 UTC

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Hand quilting with carpal tunnel?

Anyone have any tips for making hand quilting less painful for someone with chronic hand and wrist pain? Needle shapes that work for you? Extra tools? I usually machine quilt on a domestic machine but I have a project that I think would look nicer hand quilted with a thicker thread than my machine would allow.

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2023/09/24
00:37 UTC

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I guess I'm not sewing this evening.

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2023/09/24
00:31 UTC

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Layer Cakes Question!!!

So I made my first quilt using a layer cake. Ive picked up another cake to try another pattern. But in regards to sewing along the pinking edge, should i match the peaks of the points to the straight edge of the other piece? May seem like a silly question but Im just trying to learn :))

12 Comments
2023/09/23
23:57 UTC

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William Morris Quilt Help

6 Comments
2023/09/23
23:26 UTC

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Dungeon & Dragons

5 Comments
2023/09/23
23:17 UTC

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Finished quilted pillow cover

I drafted a pattern and wanted to test it out by making a small version. It worked :)

4 Comments
2023/09/23
23:16 UTC

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Finished jacket- update from post 3 weeks ago

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2023/09/23
23:10 UTC

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Creative grids rulers.

You guys were so nice and helpful last time, I’m gonna ask for more help.

I am putting ruler(s) on my Christmas wish list (along with a cutting mat and rotary cutter). I’ve been looking at the creative grid rulers and so my question is what the difference is between their regular rulers (I have the 12.5” square and 8.5” x 12.5” rectangle on my list right now) and their stripology line.

Lately I’ve been very much into the bag making (just starting out) and I’ve made 5.5”x14” , 6.5”x14”, 9”x12.5”, 2.5”x12”, 12”x12”, 16”x16” among others. Just to give an idea about the sizes I’ve cut the most lately. So I figured a 12” square would be useful, but that it would also be useful having one that’s a bit longer.

So now the question is what the differences are between the two lines and would I be better off having one bigger one or two smaller ones.

Thanks!

6 Comments
2023/09/23
21:45 UTC

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Is there a good way to slice and dice a huge bag of cotton batting scraps to make cushion stuffing?

I just gathered up all my small batting bits and boy do I have a lot! I am making a big throw pillow and want to use this to stuff it. Is there a good way to chop this all up that won't take forever and will yield small enough pieces to make the pillow nice and fluffy?

18 Comments
2023/09/23
20:53 UTC

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Making another mirror mirror for my brother and his partner.

First time doing this with blues rather than balck and whites. I'm already really happy with the result!

5 Comments
2023/09/23
20:18 UTC

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Binding and applique ideas

I'm getting ready to go through all of my unused and scrap fabric to make various quilt tops (applique and patchwork) I have always had a hard time with binding and it's my least favorite part of quilting. I have tried a few different methods and what is easiest for me is cutting individual strips for each side and then folding the corners under. I have always had trouble with mitered corners. What are your binding techniques? Do you have good tutorials? Also, for your appliques do you use a zigzag stitch? (I always use a straight stitch and I do prefer the frayed look once the quilt is washed) I've quilted for years but my finished product is not as nice as most so I'm trying to perfect my techniques.

9 Comments
2023/09/23
20:11 UTC

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Something new.

I started a new project all hand work again.

5 Comments
2023/09/23
20:06 UTC

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Juki TL-2200qvp mini or Janome HD9?

I’m based in Sweden, and looking for a machine that is as close to a long arm without actually buying a long arm.. I have a Brother CX70PE which is fine for piecing but struggles with quilting larger quilts. I narrowed it down to a semi industrial straight stitch, with the biggest throat space I can find. There is a juki dealer in Sweden, but they are a few hours away. There is a Janome dealer in my town, but the HD9 is currently sold out. If anyone has thoughts about one model versus the other (or another that is available in Europe), I'd love to hear them!

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2023/09/23
19:49 UTC

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2023/09/23
19:37 UTC

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Favorite Pre Cuts patterns?

I'm looking for fun patterns that use pre cuts. I hate cutting, so I love using pre cuts! Charm packs, Jelly Rolls, Layer cakes, any ideas?

11 Comments
2023/09/23
19:30 UTC

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Jelly roll rug

I made my first jelly roll rug! I'm so glad it's finished. I really like how it turned out.

2 Comments
2023/09/23
19:23 UTC

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Please enjoy this WIP of a bunch of butterflies apparently drowning in a vat of mustard. Have not yet decided if it was a mistake. Was going for cheerful lmao. It is slightly less intense in real life but only just. Time will tell. Background is AGF empire yellow.

20 Comments
2023/09/23
18:48 UTC

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I've got $1000 to spend on a new machine. What should I get?

What's your opinion? I can't really spend more than $1000.00- THANKS!

56 Comments
2023/09/23
17:55 UTC

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Ruler foot for Brother SE1900?

Brother's website sells them but none are compatible with the SE1900. Per the manual it's a low shank but any I've tried specifically for low shank machines don't work - when I lower the presser foot the quilt sandwich can't move under it. The foot sits too low.

Has anyone had luck finding a ruler foot or somehow modifying one to fit on a Brother SE1900 machine?

2 Comments
2023/09/23
17:47 UTC

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New to quilting and need ideas what to make with this fabric.

I have half a yard of each and would like to make a throw. What easy pattern ideas are there?

5 Comments
2023/09/23
17:39 UTC

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Batting question

I'm making some wall hangings with panels...kinda like a flag. Is it ok to use heavy felt as batting? The panels will be used seasonally.

9 Comments
2023/09/23
17:15 UTC

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