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Embark on Your Freemotion Quilting Journey Freemotion machine quilting is more than just a technique; it’s an opportunity to infuse each quilt with your unique artistic vision. As you gain confidence in guiding your needle and experimenting with patterns, you’ll discover the boundless creative potential that Freemotion quilting offers. Remember, every expert was once a […]
Quilting and embroidery are intricate and rewarding crafts that allow us to express our creativity through fabric. One of the key challenges in these crafts is transferring designs to quilt tops accurately. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner, exploring various transfer methods can add a new dimension to your projects. In this blog […]
Hi all, I can’t believe it is the middle of March already & I haven’t done a blog post this year showing you any new products! I had a wonderful break at the beach in January this year – 2 whole weeks in the sun and water, with great friends next door in the caravan […]
As the number of quilters in the world increases, so do the number of machines used to create stunning quilts. While there is no limit to the imagination and creativity of a quilter, there are some who prefer to keep it simple. However, as the technology advances so quickly, you may find yourself looking to […]
Did you know that the Great International Craft Show #12 started this morning? Visit gics.craftalive.com.au to meet all the exhibitors, watch live classes for free & visit the live stage in Bendigo. For the FIRST time it is being run in conjunction with Craft Alive’s Bendigo live show as well. So many exhibitors, free live […]
Can’t believe it is 30th June already! Where has the year gone??? The crops have all been planted and rain has finally arrived and hopefully will continue to come down when we need it here in South Australia. Being farmers this is a daily topic! It’s been a busy time that is for sure, but […]
Cindy’s husband & mine often tell us “you’re only as good as your tools” and they are right. Quality tools are very important in any profession…especially in the world of sewing and quilting. We are all faced with the dreaded task of removing stitches and seams from our work. Cindy has come up with the […]
Hi all, One of the biggest causes of tears😢 when you are quilting your beautiful quilt using a frame system is getting tucks in your backing fabric. When you have finished and removed your quilt to find that you have quilted in tucks or pleats, it is such a downer! This will definitely make you […]
Hi everyone! With prompting from so many customers who absolutely LOVE Cindy Needham and her stencils and sharing of design ideas – I have now just received a limited supply of her Ultimate Medallion Stencils AND her Ultimate Oval Stencils. Ultimate Medallions This is the newest addition to the “Ultimates” stencil collection! Larger medallion designs such […]
YES!! We are exhibiting once again in the ONLINE Great Australian Craft Show commencing Friday 1st May at 9.30am AEST and finishing on Monday 4th May 4pm If you haven’t already heard of this wonderful event then don’t miss out this time. Whilst we are all still social distancing and staying home, Craft Alive have […]
Tension issues? My, my, haven’t we all cursed because of it! Just imagine you sitting in front of your machine, probably humming while working on that pretty quilt, when all of a sudden, you have to stop because of looping on the underside of your beautiful fabric. Ugh! What a nightmare! Now, how about thread […]
Say to our featured product of the month! Gina Perkes, owner and operator of The Copper Needle has been quilting for 20 years now. An Arizona Quilter’s Hall of Famer, Gina’s passion for teaching fellow quilters and developing quilt patterns & tools are evident in her books. She is also generous in sharing her tips […]
Sue Heinz, owner of Kismet Quilting LLC, shares techniques learned from Sharon Schamber. Viewers will learn two techniques of how to effectively tie off and bury knots. Sue is the author of 3 books that we stock here at Constantine Quilts. Clear and inspirational…. Fill Harmonics by Sue Heinz $45.00 Brimming with over 35 […]
Enjoy learning something new! Thanks to Gina Perkes, here’s a stitching technique that will end your backtracking woes. You can read more from Gina on backtracking at the AQS Blog here Constantine Quilts stocks 3 books from Gina – Mastering the art of Longarm Quilting, Tips for Longarm Quilting and The Guide to Grids. Mastering the […]
How are your free-motion machine-quilting skills coming along? If you need a little practice (don’t we all?), Pat Sloan has a smart little tip: practice your free-motion quilting on printed fabric panels. A free-motion-quilted panel from Pat Sloan’s Teach Me to Machine Quilt Why practice on panels? In her book Pat Sloan’s Teach Me to Machine Quilt, […]
Hi all How can you get the perfect thread tension before you start machine quilting? Look no further than Lori Kennedy’s book Free-Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3! In Lori’s book, you’ll learn all you need to know to create 61 whimsical motifs, including how to set up your machine, how to doodle to refine your technique, and yes—how to get […]
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