By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador Eight years ago I started an improvisational quilt project during a retreat with Mary Lou Weidman. Mary Lou was doing improv long before anyone called it that. She makes amazing story quilts and she is full of ideas. A day spent with her is like slurping creativity from [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador There are good learning opportunities during the Cyber Quilt Show created by Handi Quilter. I've been watching and rewatching a workshop called "Variations" with HQ National Educator Debby Brown. I'm spending a lot of time learning all about free-motion machine quilting these days, so Debby's friendly video class [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I'm learning so much about machine quilting each day. The lessons apply whether you're quilting on a domestic like HQ Stitch or on a stationary longarm like the HQ Capri. Some of them would also be useful if you're longarm quilting with a machine on a movable carriage. [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I sew on HQ Stitch sewing machines, which could have something to do with being the brand ambassador. But in all honesty, I would sew on these machines even if I was not the brand ambassador! They are truly the best kept secret in the quilting world. Now [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador A few weeks ago, my HQ Capri stationary longarm arrived in two boxes. I had been concerned about setup because I am new to longarm quilting and I have a lot to learn. I kind of love the boxes. "Happy Quilting!" So I thought I'd share how everything [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador For the past few years, I've been using Handi Quilter's HQ Stitch sewing machines, and loving every minute. I share what I learn, make and explore with you here and on other social platforms. It's always great fun. Now I'm adding another Handi Quilter tool to my studio: [...]
