The Best Computerized Quilting Machines and Software for Seamless Stitching image

Adding a computerized quilting machine or software to your process might mean paying a lot of money to upgrade. You should be absolutely certain that computerized quilting is worth the cost, and that you’re choosing the correct product for the way you create. This guide will help you understand the features and benefits of computerized quilting and how to choos...


How Much Does a Longarm Cost? image

We’re breaking down how much it costs to add a longarm quilting machine to your setup. Sending your quilts to a professional longarmer gets expensive fast, and quilting on a domestic machine can be strenuous and creatively limiting. If you quilt often—or if you’re thinking about turning your hobby into a business—it might make more sense to...


How to Use a Longarm Quilting Machine image

If you’re used to quilting on a traditional sewing machine, using a longarm machine might look a little intimidating. The biggest difference? Instead of guiding your quilt through the machine, you guide the machine over your quilt. It’s a whole new way of quilting—but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find it’s easier in many ways...


How to Quilt on a Sewing Machine image

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...


How to Make a Half-Square Triangle Quilt Block Three Ways image

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'...