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 quilter living in Quito, Ecuador. S...

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 quilter living in Quito, Ecuador. S...

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 technical specifications to consid...

The binding of a quilt holds the quilt sandwich together and visually brings all the elements of your quilt top and backing together. Let’s explore the different methods quilters like you use to bind their quilts.   What is Binding? In quilting, binding is the strip of fabric that covers the raw edges of your quilt top, batting, and backing. This fabric also holds your quilt t...

Have you ever wanted to make a quilt but felt intimidated by the time commitment? This quick and colorful quilt project is perfect for you. I challenged myself to see if I could make an entire quilt in just one day and the results were surprisingly rewarding. The process was straightforward, and dare I say, easy. With minimal supplies and no complicated steps, this project proves that even beginn...

A Longarm Made for Push Quilters: Introducing the Grace 19SD If you've been push quilting on your home machine and dreaming of an upgrade, this one's for you. Grace Company has officially stepped into push quilting, and we are so excited to introduce the Grace 19SD Quilting Longarm. Consider this your complete breakdown of everything you need to know about the Grace 19SD, from the features tha...

If you've never attended a quilting show before, you're in for a treat. One of the biggest attractions at Road2VA is the vendor hall, which is filled with rows of booths showcasing the latest quilting products, machines, fabrics, and accessories. It's the perfect opportunity to see products in person, ask questions, and compare options. While you're exploring the show floor, make sure the Grac...

If you've never attended a quilting show before, you're in for a treat. One of the biggest attractions at Road2VA is the vendor hall, which is filled with rows of booths showcasing the latest quilting products, machines, fabrics, and accessories. It's the perfect opportunity to see products in person, ask questions, and compare options. While you're exploring the show floor, make sure the Grac...