When we think of quilting, we often think of it as a hobby or craft, but did you know that it can also be a form of therapy? Quilting has been shown to have numerous therapeutic benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving overall well-being. In this blog, we'll explore the therapeutic benefits of quilting and how it can positively impact your mental health. We'll also sh...

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...

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—like you know him. Bri...

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—like you know him. Bri...

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 get started with your longarm....

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 get started with your longarm....

Let the games begin, Home-Based Quilters!  Our annual summer camp event is coming up on July 12th, 2024. This year, we’ve themed our event around the famous global sporting event. We’ll be celebrating quilting with a series of nail-biting competitions where Grace Company employees will go head-to-head to show off their quilting skills…or their amateur enthusiasm! &...

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...