Your longarm quilting journey starts here, Home-Based Quilter! Maybe you’ve been paying a professional longarmer to finish your quilts or finishing quilts on a domestic machine—either way, longarm quilting can have a bit of a learning curve. To make the whole process a little smoother and less intimidating, we’ve compiled five tips to help you ge...

Chris has a way of making every video feel comfortable and familiar. He’s always dressed in a short-sleeve button up shirt made from fun, patterned quilting fabric. A rainbow array of spools and rulers make a topical map out of the pegboard over his shoulder, and when he dives into how-tos, tips and tricks, or current projects, he makes you feel like a friend&m...

Finishing quilts on a domestic sewing machine is possible, but it is so much more enjoyable on a longarm machine. With a longarm, you can spend less time adjusting fabric, and more time enjoying the flow of the thread, the creativity of making perfect patterns. Making the jump from a machine with a shorter throat space can feel overwhelming. There are so many tech...

How Quilting Led to Friendship Grace Ambassadors Dee and Amy followed each other on Instagram before they ever met in person. If you stop by either of their Instagram or TikTok accounts, you’ll find videos of them dancing together—high-fiving, twirling, booty-bumping—all while wearing self-made, quilted clothing. Amy is an expert longarm quilt...

Pros and Cons of Longarm vs Domestic Machine Quilting Quilting is a popular art form and hobby that has been enjoyed by many for generations, with each stitch reflecting the love and dedication poured into every piece. Traditionally, hand quilting has held a special place in the hearts of quilters, with its rhythmic motion and intimate connection to the fabric. Ho...