Users' questions

Do you embroider before quilting?

Do you embroider before quilting?

So, quilting first and then embroidering through all three layers can be nice. Choose a nice, simple shape to stitch and stitch it in running stitch, backstitch, or split stitch. If you want to do some fancier embroidery – like the owls or the birds – embroider first and then layer and quilt.

Can I use my embroidery machine to quilt?

Yes, you CAN free motion quilt with your embroidery machine! It always takes longer to hoop the fabric and then maneuver the entire quilt into the embroidery machine, then it actually takes the embroidery machine to embroider out the design.

How big are stamp quilt squares?

Traditional postage stamp quilts are made using 1 inch finished size squares. The squares are usually cut one by one at 1 1/2 inch unfinished size with as many different fabrics as the quilter has saved from other quilting projects.

How do you embroider on pre quilted fabric?

STABILIZER: Spray a piece of cutaway stabilizer (see stabilizer note above) with temporary spray adhesive, and smooth the pre-quilted fabric on top. HOOPING: Hoop both layers rightly together. Embroider the design. FINISHING: Trim excess stabilizer from the back of the embroidery.

How do you back a stamped cross-stitch quilt?

How to Back a Prequilted Cross Stitch Baby Quilt

  1. Finish all cross-stitching. Once you apply the backing you will not be able to add more stitching.
  2. Cut your backing fabric to size.
  3. Pin down the fabric with its back against the back of the quilt, folding the edges under.
  4. Sew the edges down, removing the pins as you work.

Can you cross-stitch a blanket?

Whether you like to cross-stitch as a craft or you would like to start cross-stitching as a hobby, a blanket is one project to consider doing. You can cross-stitch an afghan to toss over a chair or a blanket to give as a gift.