The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting: Long-arm and Sit-down
Angela Walters & Christa Watson
Longarm & Machine QuiltingWalters and Hanson cover machine quilting across both longarm and sit-down/domestic setups, comparing how the same designs translate between the two. Topics include marking, thread and batting selection, and building confidence with freehand fills and feathers regardless of machine type. Useful for quilters deciding between longarm and domestic quilting, or working with both.
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