Achievable and Encouraging – Long Arm Quilting Workbook by
Teresa Silva
Photos courtesy of F+W Media
Photos courtesy of F+W Media
My job as the Inspiration Manager for FreeSpirit is to take
our beautiful fabric collections and create quilts to inspire shop owners and
quilters to fall in love with our fabrics.
Teresa has quilted for me, always with stunning machine quilting which
I, as a quilter, aspire to and admire.
So when asked to review her new Long Arm Quilting Workbook, I jumped at
the chance.
I have long considered purchasing a long arm machine but always
ask, “Can I do this?” “Would I be able to learn how to create the beautiful
stitches that make a quilt a work of art – stitches that turns quilt tops into quilts?”
For anyone who shares my thoughts when considering a long
arm machine, this book is for you! It is chalk full of everything you need to
consider from batting to marking pens and needles to rulers. She delves into
thread and endorses polyester and poly-wrapped thread which many have
considered taboo. Most importantly, from my perspective, she confirms that your
quilts deserve premium, high quality fabrics.
The book is full of techniques including practical
considerations in selecting the right machine, whether a mid-arm or a long
arm. Teresa encourages you to shop for a
reliable local independent retailer who will teach you how to use your machine
and be there to assist with questions and repairs.
Best part, the variety of techniques presented in such
detail allows a complete novice to open the book and start playing. Teresa tells you to practice the techniques
on your home sewing machine before you even consider buying a long arm. From
whole cloth to pieced quilts, she openly shares what she has learned along the
way, encouraging your confidence and making the techniques achievable.
She sprinkles wonderful tips throughout the book such as
doodling in a journal thus teaching yourself to draw and hanging your quilts
with hand sewing needles so as not to disrupt the beauty of your work of
art. Her gallery of quilts speaks to her
outstanding work and expertise, making this truly a coffee table worthy
book.
FreeSpirit is stop one on this blog tour. Follow along and hear what others have to say
as well. I am certain they will find
this book equally as inspirational. In the meantime, comment on our blog and
tell us your long arm aspirations. We
will select one commentator to win a copy of Teresa Silva’s Long Arm Quilting
Workbook . . . your long arm quilt dreams will come true with this book!
-Sharon Thornton
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October 4, 2017
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October 5, 2017
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October 6, 2017
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October 9, 2017
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October 13, 2017
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