Posts related to the domestic sewing machine HQ Stitch 710 by Handi Quilter
I started a new scrap quilt last week because I made up an easy block and couldn't resist playing with a fabric combination that I created in EQ8. I designed this quilt in EQ8 and couldn't resist piecing it from my stash. I had quite a lot of the green for my background, shown below. [...]
Why a defined space is best By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador In my recent post about building new habits, I talked about doodling to become a better machine quilter. And I promised to explain why it's better to doodle in a defined space rather than on a blank piece of paper. Doodling over [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I've been quilting on the HQ Capri every day recently and I continue to learn—sometimes the hard way. But I know that is part of it, and my experience over a lifetime has been that lessons stick best when they come at a cost. I really like this [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador There are many times when you need to know exactly where the needle of your sewing machine is going to enter the fabric. It's true with a domestic machine like HQ Stitch and it's true with a longarm quilting machine. These times call for target practice! I love [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I'm mostly happy with my recent finish, this baby quilt in peachy pinks, yellow-greens and grays. I pieced it at a retreat a few years back but wasn't motivated to quilt it until now. I am surprised and delighted to find that I actually want to quilt my [...]
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 I finished piecing a large quilt top over the weekend and made two receiving blankets for a newborn. I used a walking foot for both tasks which made things go smoothly. This post is to help you understand what a walking foot is and when you should use [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador On Saturday I made a quick mini quilt for my great-niece who turns 13 next week. It started out with a piece of indigo blue fabric I bought several years ago, on which a bunny had been created with a resist. It was about 10" x 12". I [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador If you're a sewing machine geek like I am, this is the kind of stuff that revs your engine! Have you ever seen one so lovely? Do click to watch the video. This was a chain stitch machine, which means that it uses only one thread and there [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador The difference between sewing with a dual-feed accessory and a regular presser foot is significant, and it's worth making sure you understand the difference. Knowing when to perform each kind of sewing will make your work more accurate, and I think that makes creating more fun. When you [...]
