Quilting Resources To Get Started

Written By Jacki Brown

As I grow in my quilting knowledge I am reminded that I have learned to quilt thanks to all those before me who have shared their knowledge!

These quilting resources are what I have found along my quilting journey. I hope that these links, ideas and tips help you grow as a quilter too. Maybe someday you’ll be able to pass down your quilt wisdom to someone else too!

+ For Inspiration:

  • Folkway Studio for hand stitching/quilting and on instagram @folkwaystudio

  • I just really love this account, a lot of vintage quilts and I find inspiration in all of the gorgeous patterns @_flying.geese_

  • @suzyquilts has a lot of blog posts digging into the history of quilts something that I am really interested in!

  • @quiltstory posts good reels on quilting tips/hacks.

  • @toadandsew has a gorgeous feeds and patterns!

  • Penelope Handmade has such lovely quilt patterns!

+ Quilt Top:

  • I generally use a template/pattern! I have done one that I purchased on Craftsy and another from Folkway Studio (Toad and Sew, Suzy Quilts all have templates too!)

  • I use the fabric I have on hand and also have purchased from Fabric Worm and Hobby Lobby. I have my eyes on Pasadena Quilt Studio too though and may end up purchasing fabric from there!

  • Fabric can also be thrifted! Even an old sheet can be cut up to piece into a quilt.

  • I used my machine to piece together the quilt top! You can do this by hand but for the sake of time, I just use my machine.

  • My sewing machine is called Singer Simple

+ For Batting and Basting:

  • I just purchased my batting from hobby lobby!

  • I pin it (baste) to the quilt top and the backing fabric to make a “quilt sandwich” I simply use large 2” safety pins!

  • I found this video helpful but I am sure there’s lots more that could be found on basting/batting! https://youtu.be/l2KHU2ovLig

+ For Hand Stitiching:

  • The first time I hand quilted I watched this video from Suzy Quilts, it really led me through everything!  https://youtu.be/IdmnMhcA6dI

  • I like to use sashiko needles, they are a longer style, perfect for hand quilting.

  • I use sashiko thread for a more chunky hand stitched look.

+ For Binding + Finishing Quilt:

  • This is just an amazing video for binding! It’s from Missouri Star Quilt Co. YT channel: https://youtu.be/0vCWpxBRs20

  • Another helpful video is this starting around 22 min for the binding! https://youtu.be/Eq3koiH4B8M

  • I usually use a 2.5” binding! It gives me plenty of fabric to work with to pull over the edges!

+ Supplies:

  • An acrylic measuring square ruler is helpful!

  • A Hera marker to mark your lines to stitch is great!

  • A Rotary cutter, this is great for when you are cutting fabric!

  • I really love my Singer sewing scissors, they work great!

  • A seam ripper - you might need this especially in those early days of quilting and sewing!

  • A machine (I have a to make your quilt top but if not just hand stitch it!) I really love my Singer Simple!

Jacki Brown