by Amy | Nov 9, 2022 | Beginning Quilting, Couching, Embellishments, How To
Let’s add texture to quilts! One of the most identifiable characteristics of a quilt is its texture. Naturally, the quilting thread creates a textile delight as it bobs and weaves across the quilt top. Traditional quilts are generally two-dimensional in nature,...
by Amy | May 5, 2022 | How To, Longarm Quilting
Here at Experience the Quilt, we take pride in finishing quilts with love, detail, and a little bit of flair. It’s the icing on the cake! We know that your quilt is precious beyond measure. It’s taken your thoughts, time, and money to piece together your...
by Amy | Feb 25, 2022 | Embellishments, How To, Uncategorized
From improv quilts to practicing your appliqué, there are lots of ways to apply fabric and other fun embellishments to your quilt that last. There’s a wide variety of fusible adhesives for fabric out there and they all can serve a different purpose. I’ve done a little...
by Amy | Dec 16, 2021 | How To, Longarm Quilting
If you really want to DREAM BIG on a longarm quilting machine, you need to try a dream big panel. Really though, this project is AMAZING! What is a “dream big panel?” If you hate cutting and piecing, this is the quilt for you! Dream Big is a gorgeous,...
by Amy | Nov 22, 2021 | How To, Lifestyle
It’s the season of homemade gifts and if that stack of unfinished quilts is stressing you out, we’ve got some quick quilted gifts for the holidays. In a world where two-day shipping and downloadable material makes things so quick and easy, I still believe that there...
by Amy | Jul 5, 2021 | Couching, How To
One of my favorite things about quilting is taking traditional projects and turning them into something really unique. Couching is one of those techniques that takes a beautiful quilt design and actually makes the design three-dimensional and playful to touch. Give...
