Generations Quilt Patterns Blog

Mar 9, Cutting Triangles from Rectangles

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:31:52 GMT

I, too, am a new quilter and know that this should be easy to find...I just can't. When cutting triangles from a square, you add 7/8 to insure that

Mar 9, Machine Quilting with Multiple Threads

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:33:24 GMT

I want a heavier look to the machine quilting. Can you have 2 threads go through one needle? If not, what kind of thread will give a heavier look to

Mar 9, How to Modify a Quilting or Darning Foot

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:11:23 GMT

The plastic on the foot obstructs view of my needle, what foot do you suggest? REPLY:I am assuming that you're talking about a free motion quilting foot.

Mar 5, Free Motion Machine Quilting Tools

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:12:10 GMT

I tried to stipple a medium size blanket. I just couldn't get the quilt to glide over the machine bed, so the stitches were all different sizes. I know

Mar 4, My daughter's baby quilt...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:43:25 GMT

I made it for her out of navy, lolly pink and cream with cotton, silk velvet and rayon textiles. I popped it in the bath with plain water...it did not

Mar 4, Quilt Batting

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:37:30 GMT

I am interested to know your opinion and how you feel about 100 wool, 50 cotton/50 bamboo batting compared to 100 cotton from a feel and hand point

Mar 2, My Thread Keeps Breaking

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:30:08 GMT

I have just finished my first quilt...a lap size Bento Box. I am trying to quilt it. I am using a walking foot, sewing straight diagonal lines. When I

Mar 2, Sewing Machine Tension Troubleshooting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:56:07 GMT

I'm having a terrible time with tension while trying to free motion quilt. The front of my work looks great, but the back is a mess. I get eyelashes

Mar 2, Squaring Up Applique

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:06:34 GMT

I read all the invisible machine applique steps, but I still need to know how to square up an applique block. ANSWER:You were right! I needed to put

Mar 2, Machine Quilting Over the Same Place Twice?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:43:41 GMT

I would like to machine quilt between the applique butterfly wings and it would be easier to go over a section more than once...I have been out of quilting

Mar 2, How to Applique Quilt Blocks: Squaring Up Your Block

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:26:14 GMT

Applique quilt blocks are squared up before piecing them together. Follow our easy online instructions to learn how to here.

Feb 26, Red 'Runner

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:32:55 GMT

This shows the bottom half of a Generations Quilt Pattern titled Elegant Table Runner, designed by Trudy Wasson. I started it years ago, set it aside,

Feb 25, Stitching Applique Quilt Blocks

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:18:35 GMT

When you are assembling a block, do you applique each piece or unit (like your basket) at a time to the background fabric or do you glue baste all of the

Feb 25, Layering and Basting a Quilt

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:49:43 GMT

I've finished quilt tops for my sisters (3) Christmas gifts for 2010. I'm trying to machine quilt them...is there a secret to keeping your sandwich taunt

Feb 25, Do I need a stabilizer for machine applique with fusible web?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:49:56 GMT

I have already ironed on my pieces to my blocks with Visoflex and now want to machine applique around each one .. do I need to further stabilize? ANSWER:My

Feb 19, Continuous Bias Binding: Learn How to Make Quilt Binding

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:14:23 GMT

Bias Binding: Our free online tutorial helps you learn to make continuous bias binding from any rectangle of fabric. Make yards and yards of binding easily!

Feb 19, Bias Quilt Binding vs. Straight Grain Binding

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:00:03 GMT

Bias quilt binding: When should you choose it instead of straight grain binding. Use our online instructions to learn how to make your own.

Feb 17, Stabilizers for Machine Applique

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:02:40 GMT

I am going to do my first machine applique. Is it okay to use copier paper as a stabilizer? I have the pieces anchored with Steam A Seam and am going

Feb 17, A Neat Little Computer Trick

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:58:52 GMT

I am on the computer a lot for building this website. Long hours for days on end. Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE IT! Building this website is so fun, that sometimes I just don't know when to call it quits and my eyes get REALLY tired. So here's a helpful hint... To make the print on the screen bigger, hold down the "Ctrl" and tap the "+" to make the print larger. Keep tapping until you're happy. Need to make the type smaller? You guessed it. Hold down the "Ctrl" key and tap "-". That's all there is to it! Here's to happier eyes! Julie

Feb 17, Free Motion Quilting: Sewing Machine Setup

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:16:33 GMT

I have some questions about setting up my sewing machine for free motion quilting. What about needle choice? And if you are free motion quilting, isn't

Feb 17, Machine Applique Questions...Answered

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:58:51 GMT

Machine Applique Questions...Answered: Ask away! If you have any questions after reading our Invisible Machine Applique Instructions this is the place to find answers online!

Feb 15, Generations Quilt Patterns Newsletter: STASH Talk

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:31:41 GMT

The Generations Quilt Patterns newsletter, STASH Talk, is a free monthly ezine delivered straight to your email inbox, chock full of quilting tips, patterns, techniques and reviews.

Feb 13, Quilt Shows: Schedule for Generations Quilt Patterns

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:39:57 GMT

This is the current quilt shows schedule for Generations Quilt Patterns and Hand Dyed Fabric by Julie Baird. See you at the show!

Feb 11, Problems installing my walking foot

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:24:20 GMT

Please help me to figure out why I cannot get my walking foot to work on the Singer machine I have. I attached it but when I lower the lever on the presser

Feb 10, Darning foot for echo quilting...

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:50:52 GMT

Your site is great, and I'm wondering if you can help a desperate quilter! When sewing, there is always a spot on my presser foot that I can use as

Feb 10, What else can I use my walking foot for besides ditch quilting?

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:02:44 GMT

I have only been quilting for a short while and I only know how to stitch in the ditch. What other types of stitching can I do on a machine to finish

Feb 1, Quilt Binding and Other Edge Finishes

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:01 GMT

Quilt binding is just one of many ways to finish quilt edges. Our free online instructions help you choose the one to use and how to make it.

Jan 28, Bamboo Quilt Batting for Hand Quilting

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:34:08 GMT

I recently have seen bamboo batting, it mentions machine quilting but not hand quilting, I do mainly hand quilting and would like to know if the

Jan 28, The Why Ajo Quilt Show

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:18:07 GMT

We live in the small southwestern town Ajo, Arizona and we have a smaller community 10 miles south of us named Why, Arizona where some of our members

Jan 27, Adjusting Sewing Machine Tension to Prevent Problems

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:22:13 GMT

Setting sewing machine tension correctly helps you save time and avoid problems. You'll learn how to here with these quick and easy guidelines.

Jan 20, Washing Applique Quilt Blocks

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:10:09 GMT

Wash applique quilt blocks: The last step in our online applique lesson. What water temp is best? How to remove blue marker. Follow these steps.

Jan 20, Quilt Batting and Machine Quilting Distances

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:32:03 GMT

When quilting your quilt, what is the maximum area of your quilt that you can leave untouched. For example can you leave 2 square not stitched or is

Jan 14, Every Quilter Dreams

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:45:10 GMT

Hi, my name is Leonie West and I have been quilting for over thirty years, and have seen many changes in our tools and techniques that have enabled

Jan 14, Baskets of Logs

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:04:15 GMT

I made this quilt for Hubby's Youngest Brother and his new Wife's wedding in August 2009. I didn't know her colors or decor so I made it scrappy. They

Jan 13, 54-40 or Flight -- A Raffle Quilt for "Moms for Marines"

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:58:54 GMT

This is one quilt I made for my daughter's Moms for Marines picnic she holds every year for parents and families of Marines who are being deployed or

Jan 12, Quilt block is too small...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:21:47 GMT

I'm a relatively new quilter. I've made a couple of table runners and wall hangings. This is my first real bed quilt. The pattern is fairly

Jan 12, Starting or stopping a line of machine quilting stitches

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:52 GMT

I'm about to start quilting my third quilt... How do I start and end a line of quilting. I'd like to do a large amount of echo quilting on my

Jan 10, Trudy Wasson May 25, 1938 - December 29, 2009

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:33:51 GMT

Trudy Wasson, 71, my best friend, mother, quilter/quilt designer and business partner, died prematurely on December 28, 2009 after suffering two strokes and complications from heart surgery. She was an amazing woman, and I am proud to be her daughter. Quilting was and continues to be an amazing bond between us. And while I anticipate that it'll take awhile to get going again, the website and Generations Quilt Patterns will continue. Neither Mom nor I would have it any other way. To our readers, I thank you for the support you've shown me during this time and so, to you, I warmly give this advice... TODAY, hug those that matter, make sure they know just how much you love them, do what's important and skip the time wasters...life is much too short and fragile to take anything for granted. I wish you peace! Julie

Dec 30, Invisible Machine Applique Instructions / How to do Applique

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:08:25 GMT

Free online invisible machine applique instructions to help you learn how to do applique. Create the hand-applique look in a fraction of the time. Can your friends tell the difference?

Dec 10, Mom is in the Hospital

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:28:18 GMT

My mother, Trudy Wasson, the talent behind the machine quilting designs of Generations Quilt Patterns, has suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital this past Saturday night. So I make my apologies, I will continue to add articles to the website as I can. If you know Mom, then you know she'd be kicking me in the behind if she thought I wasn't getting the job done. Please be patient with me. When I know more about her condition I will post updates. Sincerely, Julie Baird Generations Quilt Patterns

Dec 7, Invisible Machine Applique Instructions / How to Setup for the Applique Stitch

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:33:51 GMT

This invisible machine applique technique uses water soluble stabilizer templates, a small zig zag and monofilament thread. Learn how with our free online instructions.

Dec 2, Quilting Tools: Supplies, Notions and Accessories

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:51:07 GMT

Quilting Tools: There's a million of 'em, how's a quilter to choose? We provide descriptions and instructions for how to use the tools in our index. Updated weekly. Even make your own recommendations!

Dec 2, Olfa Cutting Mat / Rotary Cutting Mat

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:37:27 GMT

Olfa Cutting Mat for Quilting: How to choose, use, care and repair a self healing mat for rotary cutting. Learn the ins and out here.

Nov 29, Quilting Paper / How to Mark Your Quilt / Quilt Marking Tools

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:44:06 GMT

Quilting Paper: Learn how to use Golden Threads paper to transfer quilt markings for free motion quilting to your quilt top. Easy, free online tutorial.

Nov 29, Standard Quilt Sizes Chart: King, Queen, Twin, Crib and More

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:36:28 GMT

Standard Quilt Sizes Chart: Online reference for mattress/bedding sizes. Download free "cheat sheet" here to find the right size for you.

Nov 29, Calculating Quilt Sizes for a Bed Quilt

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:35:08 GMT

The QUILT SIZES are provided on your pattern. But will this quilt really fit your bed? Learn to calculate the quilt size YOU need to cover the bed as YOU desire.

Nov 24, Quilting Foot - Which one do I need?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:59:35 GMT

What is the best type of machine quilt presser foot to use for stitch in the ditch? I bought a Big Foot but couldn't figure out how to install it on

Nov 24, Applique Techniques / Position Applique Templates / How to Applique

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:14:27 GMT

Our applique techniques continue. Learn an easy "no mark" method to position applique templates on a prepared background square. A lightbox is all that you need.

Nov 23, Quarter Inch Seam Allowance / Quilting Instructions for the Beginner

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:49:01 GMT

A quarter inch seam allowance is crucial for accurate, easy patchwork. Our online beginning quilting instructions help you decide which presser foot to use or how to make your own seam guide.

Nov 20, Applique Templates / How to Applique / Applique Quilt Patterns

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:06:04 GMT

Preparing Applique Templates: Our free online instructions continue with preparing water soluble stabilizer templates for your applique quilt patterns. Follow along here...