In this beginner quilting lesson with designer Kim Jamieson-Hirst, discover how to choose a pattern for fusible web appliqué and select appropriate fabrics for any project! First, get some tips on what materials to purchase, and learn about the KISS principle (Keep It Small and Simple) to ensure that you choose a pattern that you'll be successful creating. Finally explore fabric selection options and contrast and pattern in fabric choices.

Ah, the sewing machine. No sewing or quilting project would be possible without one! In this lesson Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts advises on helpful sewing machine features for fusible web appliqué and introduces thread choices for piecing a project. Learn about threads appropriate for finishing the edges of appliqué shapes taking into account color and thread weight. Discover how to choose bobbin thread, set up appropriate lighting, and what features to employ on the sewing machine.

Before jumping in to a quilting project, it is important to make sure you have all of the tools you need. In this essential quilting lesson with Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts, learn what materials you need and how to use them. Discover how to use a straight pin to remove the paper backing on the fusible web appliqué shapes, which marking tools to use for tracing the shapes, and why to use quilting rulers when arranging fabric.

Contemporary art quilts differ from traditional quilts. This lesson from Fiber Designs by Ann teaches you the difference between the two and discusses materials used to make mixed media art quilts. Discover what three components make up the “quilt sandwich,” learn about the origin of contemporary art quilts, and find out whether or not mixed media art quilts are used for beds or display. Decorate your home with homemade tapestry-like wall hangings!

There are a lot of makes and models available when buying vintage sewing machines. In this lesson, discover a brief history of the Singer Corporation and learn about the evolution of the sewing machine, including why there are so many good quality (and inexpensive!) Singer machines available for purchase today. Follow along with Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts and learn why grouping the Singer models into four categories can simplify your search for a used machine.

Before starting a quilt, discover the various choices in fusible web and how to decide which is appropriate for your project! Teacher Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts explains the difference between fusible web and fusible interfacing. Get tips on the best fusible web to purchase, and learn about alternate materials to use when quilting, such as freezer paper, parchment paper, and fabric stabilizers.

In this lesson, Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts offers expert advice on how to start stitching and how to ensure that a perfect 90-degree angle is maintained when using zig-zag stitches! Review the sequence needed to work on a circular shape, learn how to turn the piece, and complete a circle. Learn the perfect rhythm when stitching edges, and discover how to finish stitches for a smooth look.

Mini flower quilts are a fast, fun, and freestyle way to make quilts using your leftover fabric scraps. In this lesson, you’ll discover an easy quilting recipe that doesn’t require a pattern, but instead encourages your creativity. Using a variety of techniques and tools, you’ll learn the basics for creating a 6” x 8” finished quilt featuring a custom flower design. You’ll also learn how to quickly hang your quilt for display using fast finish triangles. Quilting made easy starts right here!

You can get some great deals when shopping for a vintage sewing machine, but how do you know that the machine you are looking at is going to make you happy? Follow along as Kim Jamieson-Hirst of Chatterbox Quilts reviews the complete process of evaluating a sewing machine, including everything from researching information about the model, tools you need, and the specific items to assess before making a commitment to purchase a machine.