3501: Column-Style Quilting
On this episode, Angela Huffman explores column quilting—all freemotion! Use waves to break down space and create “containers” for filler designs, and learn how easy…
Sara Gallegos and Angela Huffman are visited by friends and family on this season of Love of Quilting! Learn special techniques like mock yarn-tying and split Economy blocks, and discover fun and fascinating quilt designs, from Disappearing Hourglass blocks to commemorative T-shirt quilts. Whether new to the craft or an experienced quilter, you’ll discover a wealth of inspiration on the 3500 series of Love of Quilting!
The sewing machine for this series is the PFAFF® performance icon™. For piecing, we use the ¼” quilting presser foot. Much of the fabric featured on this series was provided by Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Batting was supplied by The Warm Company. The longarm machine featured is the Millennium from APQS.
Other frequently used tools include:
Olfa 45mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter in Navy
Olfa 24″ x 36″ Rotary Cutting Mat in Navy
Olfa 6″ x 24″ Frosted Acrylic Ruler
Olfa 6″ x 12″ Frosted Acrylic Ruler
Olfa 6½” Square Frosted Acrylic Ruler
Havel’s 6″ Larger Finger Loop Fabric Scissors
Havel’s 8″ Serrated Fabric Sheers
Fons & Porter’s Ultimate Stiletto
Cricut Seam Ripper
Mechanical Pencil
Aurifil 40-Weight Cotton Thread
Mini Stash‘n Store from It’s Sew Emma
Niagara Spray Starch
Rowenta First Class Travel Iron
Dritz Glass Head Pins
Patterns and instructions for quilts are featured in Love of Quilting magazine, or can be found on our website, QuiltingDaily.com.
Visit the “Behind the Scenes: Tips from LOQtv!” playlist on Fons & Porter’s YouTube channel to see extra tips from the show. In addition to the magazine, you will receive all 13 shows from this series in digital video format, and 2 more FREE gifts, for one price of $29.97!
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