By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I pay more attention to quilting than I used to. The educators at Handi Quilter are rubbing off on me! I notice especially when the quilting is its own design element. Here's what I mean. Postcard from Sweden, made by Jane Hauprich of Stitch by Stitch [...]
By Diane Harris and Mary Beth Krapil This is a followup to a recent post where I wondered how to quilt a top I made called Vintage Zigzag. It's one of those love-hate projects because it wasn't easy to sew (bias edges for miles), but the finished product gives me goosebumps. Vintage Zigzag from [...]
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 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: [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador Today, a quick reminder that there are just a few days left to save on Handi Feet during Sarah McNary's portion of And I Quilt. Handi Feet Square Feet Set Perhaps you need the Square Feet Set. They're 20% off. Handi Feet Micro Foot Maybe you've wanted to [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I came across a wonderful scrap quilt recently. It's called Pink/Orange/Yellow Try-Angles and it was designed and made by Johnny Barfuss. Pink/Orange/Yellow Try-Angles by Johnny Barfuss Johnny works as a Studio Educator for Handi Quilter in North Salt Lake, Utah. Johnny told me the story of Try-angles. Johnny [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador I'm at Handi Quilter in North Salt Lake, Utah this week for meetings, and there is inspiration all around me. Lonestar Burst and Beyond, from Kimberly Einmo's Lonestar Burst Workshop, quilted by Handi Quilter National Educator Patty Kerns In the past, my quilts have often been about the [...]
I am so excited for you to meet the next featured quilter in our And I Quilt campaign. She has a fascinating story and an interesting life. This is Dorian Keusseyan from Arlington, Massachusetts. She's an ice hockey player! Watch an intro video to learn more, and don't miss the special offer on the HQ [...]
I hope you've watched the story of Kelsey Cooley, the first of many in our And I Quilt campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQWYc6I1fY Now we're having a related giveaway on Instagram. Here's the scoop: The giveaway is for a foldable storage box for your quilting supplies. It's perfect for toting, organizing or stashing and it comes in our [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador Quilters hail from all walks of life and Handi Quilter is celebrating that fact with a new campaign, "And I Quilt." We've selected a group of 15 quilters across North America to show us who they are, what they do, and how they enjoy using their Handi Quilter [...]
