Special Techniques with QM

Special Techniques with QM

Some quilt tops present interesting and unique quilting opportunities. Learn tips and techniques for using QM's functions to accurately place and stitch patterns for custom quilting. Videos in this collection will cover those unusual types of patterns, such as Double Wedding Ring and applique.

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Special Techniques with QM
  • OBW Tips and Techniques

    Learn techniques and tips for editing a hexagon in PatternCAD to create a half block, as well as methods for sizing, placing and stitch hexagon and half hexagon blocks.

  • QM Odd Shaped Patterns Part 1

    Some block patterns like double wedding ring and hexagon are challenging to place. Using an original 1930's double wedding ring quilt, tips and techniques are illustrated using standard functions in Quiltmagine for beautiful results. Part 1 covers the in-curved square and the curved "rings," pl...

  • QM Odd Shaped Patterns Part 2

    Placing patterns in odd shaped blocks can be a challenge. Quiltmagine has several standard features that make placing these patterns easier. Part 2 in this series covers placing the center oblong pattern, the 3- and 4-patch blocks, and also includes information on how to prepare an antique quil...

  • Fabric Compensation - Gold Feature

    Fabric compensation is a wonderful feature that will keep the margin of a pattern the same distance from a seam. Easy to use by placing points, QM makes the adjustment to keep the margin you set.

  • Pattern eClipse - Gold Feature

    Customize your quilting with Pattern eClipse to stitch around the outside of an applique or figure. It works with both Select & Sew and Pantograph.

  • Create A Basting Line

    In this tutorial learn how to use PatternCAD to design a straight line, save it, then use it to baste the batting to the backing. This straight line, parallel to the rollers is perfect as a placement line for the quilt top.