Win Up to $2,500 with the Celebrating 50 Years of Moda Contest

Are you a quilter? Do you love fabric designs from Moda? Whether you're one or both, we have a contest for you! Other than getting the opportunity to experience the joy of quilting with a brand-new, limited-edition fabric collection, you can also win up to $2,500 from Moda if you submit photos of your quilt (made with all the requirements) by March 1, 2025.Celebrating 50 Years in the Quilting Indu…

Machine Spotlight: Brother Aveneer EV1

2024 is all about new machines! Luckily, Quilt Quarters is a certified dealer for several of the big names in the sewing machine industry, and our customers can enjoy new machines as soon as they come out onto the market- even pre-order them! The newest machine we sell is from Brother, the Aveneer EV1.Containing some of the newest technology of advanced sewing, the Brother Aveneer EV1 sewing…

How to Wash a Homemade Quilt

Cleaning quilts can seem like a daunting, dangerous task. Especially when it comes to quilts that hold sentimental value to you or challenging patterns took you a long time to make, the idea of keeping your quilts clean can keep you from using them as they're meant to be used. But, the reality is, if you're gentle and follow the best practices for washing quilts, then you don't need to be afraid!&…

What is a Longarm Quilting Machine and Is It Different From a Regular Quilting Machine?

Technological advancements have completely changed the world of sewing, quilting, and embroidery, significantly enhancing the capabilities of these machines. Today’s equipment can handle increasingly intricate and complex designs with greater ease and precision than ever before.The Longarm Quilting Machine is just one example of an advanced machine that has made life easier for quilting enthusiast…

The Difference Between Sewing and Quilting Machines

When it comes to sewing and quilting machines, it can be difficult to spot the differences if you don't know what you're looking for. Quilting is a form of sewing, so many of the machine functions will be similar. However, sewing machine brands like Bernina, Brother, or Janome have tweaked machines to perform better for quilts as opposed to traditional sewing practices. Quilters can find several b…

Machine Spotlight: Bernina 990

Exciting news! Just this month in July 2024, Bernina outdid themselves with their newest release of the Bernina 990 combination sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine. The B990 is equipped with all the biggest and best features to come out of the Swiss line, including:14" of space to the right of the needleA 10", centrally located touch screenA camera & BERNINA placement scannerThe lar…