Tuesday, November 27, 2018

What is needed to Start Quilting?

LK Goup November 27, 2018

What is needed to Start Quilting?

What is quilting?

Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment. Typically, quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material, but many different styles are adopted.

The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. The quilter's hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers and then brings the needle back up. The process is repeated across the entire area where quilting is wanted. Rocking, straight or running stitches are commonly used with these stitches being purely functional or decorative. Quilting is done to create bedspreads, art quilt wall hangings, clothing, and a variety of textile products. Quilting can make a project thick, or with dense quilting, can raise one area so that another stands out.

The whole process of creating a quilt or quilted garment also involves other steps such as designing, piecing, appliqué, and binding. A person who works at quilting is termed a quilter. Quilting can be done by hand, via a sewing machine, or by a specialized longarm quilting system.

Quilt stores often sell fabric, thread, patterns and other goods that are used for quilting. They often have group sewing and quilting classes where one can learn how to sew or quilt.

What is needed to start quilting?

Rotary Cutter

Self Healing Cutting Mat

Acrylic Quilting Ruler (Link 2)

Iron and Ironing Board (Link 2) (Link 3)

Quilting Gloves and Other Accessories

Curved Quilt based safety pins

Wonder Clips

High-Quality Threads

Fabric

Sewing Machine

Quilting machines support the time-honored tradition of quilt making. This heritage has been passed down from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.

A regular quilting machine makes blocks that are 4 to 6 inches on a side

Piecing is easy and straightforward

Long arm quilting machines allow pieces up to 18 inches on a side

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The fabric layers are pinned before they are sewn together. The fabric sandwich is then hand-fed into the quilt sewing machine. Pins are removed as the sandwich is sewn. Pins are removed as the sandwich is sewn.

Built-in or attachable walking feet keep the fabric from shifting. Walking presser feet are on all our quilting machines.

A long arm quilting table maybe 10 to 14 feet wide. It is easy to create a very large quilt. Long stitches and large patterns become simple to make. When sewing the piece, the machine moves while the fabric remains in one place.

We have all the leading brands. Our large selection of long arm quilting machines means you'll find the features you need. Zero-percent financing can be arranged. Give us a call! We will help select the best sewing machine for quilting to meet your needs.