If you’re new to quilting, you will make mistakes. That’s just an inevitable truth that comes with learning a new skill. No matter how many tips you pick up from experienced quilters, no matter how many blog posts or articles you read, your first quilt won’t be flawless. And that’s great! Every mistake along the way is a step on your quilting...

Hey future quilters! I’m Maddie, Email Marketer and Copywriter here at Grace Company. I’ve never quilted, and I haven’t done much sewing either. I’ll break out my 20-year-old sewing machine for the occasional Halloween costume, sew a single line, and call it good. Back into the closet my sewing machine goes. I’ve always wanted t...

Quilting frames come in two main types—rolling frames and hoop frames—and understanding their differences is key to choosing the right setup for your project. Rolling frames manage fabric using a rolling pickup rail, allowing you to quilt larger projects in one continuous session. The size of the rolling frame determines the maximum quilt size you can wo...

In the last blog post, I told you all about how I went about planning out my quilt and picking my color scheme and fabric. Now the piecing has begun! Make sure you check out the video where Angelique walks me through my first block, step by step. In this post, I’ll go over (what I consider to be) the most important things that I’ve learned so f...

Every video and blog post we make here at Grace Company is made to answer the question: how do I make a quilt? Whatever your skill level, we have made something to help you improve your quilting. In this blog, we’ll break the quilt-making process down into its most basic steps, so you can find resources to help you expand your skills in whatever areas you de...

Rulerwork is a fantastic way to achieve precise, consistent designs in quilting. Whether you're using a domestic sewing machine or a longarm quilting machine, rulers help create straight lines, curves, and intricate motifs with professional accuracy. If you're new to rulerwork, this guide will walk you through the essential tools, techniques, and tips to get you star...

Okay, if you’ve watched the latest video where Angelique teaches me how to make the Old Windmill block, you’re probably raising an eyebrow right about now. I’ll come right out and say it: I haven’t mastered the perfect piecing point. Some of the points on my quilt blocks line up, but definitely not all of them. That said, after examining th...

Half-square triangles are one of our favorite blocks here at Grace Company! With this block, you can create complex-looking quilt tops as a total piecing beginner. Depending on the fabric you choose and the way you lay it out, you can create a variety of different patterns. Half-square triangles are also the perfect choice for scrap-busting projects, because you don'...

You don’t have to send your quilt top to an expensive professional longarmer, and you don’t have to invest in a quilting machine—though if you do, you’ll step into a whole new world of patterns and creative possibilities! If you’re looking for a more affordable way to finish your quilts, you can use your home sewing machine and get your...