Quilt With an Embroidery Machine in Eight Easy Steps
The art of quilting often combines techniques. Traditional quilts are frequently appliquéd, then pieced, and finally all the layers are quilted. If you have an embroidery machine, you can streamline the processes with the touch of a button—the brainchild of my guest Eileen Roche. The quilting technique is practically hands free! Watch as Eileen shares the magic in quilting on part-one of Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons on this brand new Sewing With Nancy series.
Easily learn the machine embroidery quilting process. There’s no reason to be intimidated. This easy process is presented from a beginner’s perspective and is broken down into eight easy lessons, including many useful tips and techniques for professional results, which are all included in this machine embroidery starter kit.
The kit includes:
- Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons book
- Quilt with an Embroidery Machine DVD
- Wonder Under
- Quilting Needles 80/12 and 90/14
- Print & Stick Target Paper
A machine that’s commonly used to create embroidery designs, is equally a quilting machine. Let’s start with a simple table topper, which features what at first glance is a complicated appliqué. You’ll soon see that the process is perfect for the novice quilter.
Prepare Quilt Sandwich
Like any method of quilting, we first must prepare a quilt sandwich. The quilt sandwich refers to the top, batting, and backing layers of the project. Eileen will show us how easy it is to prepare your sandwich for in-the-hoop quilting on today’s new episode.
Embroidered Appliqué Designs
In the traditional appliquéd quilt process, you’ll create your project using these steps (in order):
- Appliqué
- Piece
- Quilt
Size and Variety
On the design CD included in the new Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons book, you’ll have the option to create projects in a variety of sizes including 6″, 7″, or 8″ quilt blocks. Choose a size that best suits your project dimensions.
Piecing Techniques
The next step is to join the quilted blocks. Eileen walks us through this process with ease! Here’s a sneak preview. See the complete piecing demonstration on Sewing With Nancy.
Give it a try and join us next week for part two of Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons!
Watch Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.
Happy Sewing,
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC.
Max
What a beautiful to quilt my quilts and table runners. Thanks for sharing.
Edith Cameron
I’m working on my first quilt using my embroidery machine. This would be a huge help. I love Sewing with Nancy!
Elaine Stephenson
Easy wait to complete a table topper.
cynthia Bauer
I am very anxious to learn this technique. Thank you for providing the tutorial. Love Sewing with Nancy & have learned from her exceptional videos. Will miss her.
Kay Holden
I have wanted to quilt with my embroidery machine but, have been intimidated by the process. This removes the fear. So excited to try it. Thanks
Donna Fecteau
I can’t wait to try this process.
Bonnye
Eager to try this new technique.
Linda E in AZ
I’ve heard of this technique but have been reluctant to try it – this DVD would get me pushed in the right direction to start.
thanks!
Rosalind Gutierrez
Could use a DVD tutorial on this perfect way to finish quilts.
New year learn a new quilting skill.
Deborah Whaley
I love my embroidery machine and I love piecing and quilting. This is a wonderful way to combine the two.
Mary Krall
I have tried quilting with my embroidery machine but I would love a definitive source with good instructions.
Sandra Namken
I am excited to learn how to use this method to quilt on my embroidery machine!
scarter
What a creative way to do quilting!. I would love to try this on my embroidery machine.
Melissa
I have tried quilting with my embroidery machine, not very successfully but maybe with this book I will have better luck.
Brenda Beane
Looks like a great idea and techniques. Unfortunately I would have to get a new machine.
Marcia McNamara.
It does seem interesting, and I can’t wait to try this. Hope I win the book for more ideas.
Linda Mundell
I love these two creative women! Sewing life more fun and easier with Nancy and Eileen!
Pam Pharr
I would like to learn this. It sounds like a great idea. Thanks for always thinking how to improve our skills.
DeAnna
I’ve tried to use my embroidery machine but was unsuccessful. This book is probably what I need to be successful.
Denise Clason
I would love help with using my embroidery machine the best way. Nancy has always shown the best way to do anything!!! I’ve actually eaten lunch with her at a quilt marketing conference. It was a great experience.
Susan Spiers
WOW! This is something that is just too creative! What a wonderful idea! Thank you!
Mary Jo Weber
I’m just learning about using my embroidery machine to quilt. I have tried doing a little and love it. I have several quilts that this would work on.
Eva Osmun
I would love to learn how to do this!
Elizabeth Harris
Wow want to learn quilting in hoop so this would be so helpful to have
Cathey
This is something I have wanted to attempt for a long time.
ella ruth
I haven’t use my embroidery machine in such a long time. I think this would be the perfect opportunity to learn something other than embroidery. Love to win. Thanks. I just learned about Nancy, as I have also been dealing with my long time beau fighting cancer. Nancy was a great teacher and a special person to many.
Kristy
I would so love to learn to quilt with my embroidery machine. This would be a great way for me to start.
beth d.
I would love to quilt on my embroidery machine. I could use this book.
Kathy Warnock
This is a fascinating concept. I have three embroidery machines. I’d love to use them to expand my creative abilities.
Berenice
Definitely better than fighting with knots in my quilting thread!
Judy graczyk
I bought my embroidery machine specifically to make some quilts other than pieced. This book is what I need to take it one step further.
Patricia Bierer
I would love to have this book!
Pat
What a wonderful idea! The embroidery designs are so attractive and the idea of using the embroidery machine to do both the applique and the quilting is very intriguing. Thanks for the chance to win the DVD.
Peggy
This technique has always interested me. Just another way to use my embroidery machine.
Anita Lane
Thank you for this amazing opportunity. This is something I have always wanted to do and add to my sewing experience. Nancy Zeiman is the best and I am anxious to learn her techniques.
Lee
I have already learned many great things from Nancy’s books and DVDs!! Her programs and materials have “stirred my juices” and I’ve rediscover my joy in creating. This book offers me a chance to learn more about quilting on my machine…and I need it.
THANKS!!!
Judith Huber
I would love to try this. I have a really good sewing and embroidery machine and this would be awesome to learn to do. I love Sewing with Nancy!
Dorothy Martin
Stitching fills the heart, and with this technique it looks like quilting can beautifully fill the homes of you and your friends. I am so eager to see this series!
Clovis
I have an embroidery machine. Would love to win this prize. Thank you.
Michele Jacques
What a beautiful and colorful table topper. I love how the steps are broken down to make the project easy and fun! So I am throwing my hat in the ring, and hope to be the lucky winner.
monica johnson
I need this so badly, I moving far from any longarmers :O
Nancy Smith
I love embroidery and love quilting. This would be great to bring them together. Sure miss knowing Nancy will be there with new techniques!
Elaine
Very interesting & time saving technique!
Janice King
I’ve always wondered how this could work! Ingenious, using the strips joining method! What a great use of embroidery machine.
Cindy
“What ? I could do all this on my Babylock embroidery machine ? “The 2 great Sewing Goddesses must be crazy ! Bowing, I’m not worthy ! But I would sure love to be. 🙂
Dena M
I’d like to try quilting. With limited sewing time, my embroidery machine, and this book, maybe I could do it.
Mary Hutteman
I have always been afraid to attempt this with my machine. This book could get me started.
Esther Lichte
When I saw the program on our local TV station I really liked the designs. I have done applique with embroidery. I am thinking of getting the book.
Marilyn Lambert
Your video was quite impressive and of course, knowledgeable. I am so excited about learning how to operate my new embroidery/quilting machine and this was a definite beginning. Thank you for all your wisdom.
Joyce West
I would like to use these designs to make a table runner. Thanks for this opportunity.
Lillian K
I am always looking for an easier way to quilt using my domestic machine. This book and tutorial looks like my answer.
Peggy V
It is time that I make full use of my embroidery machine. thank your for the opportunity to win.
Linda
Awesome Thank You !!
Lisa Carpenter
I can’t wait to give this a try!
Karen
I need to use my embroidery unit more, and this would be a good way to incorporate this into quilting.
Ruth Peterson
I enjoy the ideas Eileen comes up with, have used many of her embroidery designs. I will miss seeing Nancy in Puyallup’s Sew Expo this year. Would love to win this.
Jimmie
This looks like an easy way and a fun way to make a quilt. The video is good and is easy to follow.
Debra Davis
Looks great! Would be a fun project
Marty Askins
I would love to win this. I’m just learning free motion quilting.
Edna Marks
I have been wanting to try free motion quilting,would love to win this book.
Pam
Would love to learn how to use my embroidery machine to quilt as I am learning how to quilt and want to do more than quilting in a ditch or diagonal lines.
Carla Lindblom
I just purchased an embroidery machine for quilting. This series was so exciting to see. I have three new grandbabies coming and can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks so much! I have been following Nancy since I was first married. She will be greatly missed.
Becky Kendrick
Just purchased an embroidery machine, but LOVE TO QUILT!
Being able to do both on my new machine would be fantastic!
Can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks so much!
Sunni
I’ve been looking at table runners. Would like to get the embroidery machine involved in a project that looks very challenging. (I’ll keep the secret
Carol Lewis
I have been quilting for several years now and the book would be great to have. i could do some different work on my quilts for kids. It would add to their beauty. Kids enjoy getting a quilt while in the hospital or from the police and fire department when something happens to them. Thank you for your post
Pam
This is sooo cool!! I want to learn more and try it!
Pam
Gail Beam
I would love to learn how to use my embroidery machine to quilt . Thanks for the chance to win!
Kim Buskirk
This looks interesting. I would love to see how I can use my embroidery machine to make quilts.
Randi Grover
The quilt looks so happy. I’d like to win the book to try making it.
Lisa Toth
Gee I surely would love to win this. I am a new quilter and just bought the embroidery module for my machine.
This would help me to get up to speed with my embroidery skills.
Thank you for offering this and for all the information Nancy has shared over the years.
Janice Hobbs
I have been wanting to try this method for sew long!
Becky Canuteson
I am just learning all the things I can do with my embroidery attachment. This would be a great way to add to my skills!
Jill
Would love to learn how to do this!
Debbie
I enjoy quilting and embroidery both & have learned so much from Nancy & Eileen over the years! I would love to combine the two techniques into projects & appreciate the chance to learn more!
LaVonne
I miss Nancy and so happy her legacy surrounds our sewing community. I hope to learn this method and add this method to my abilities.
Joyce Hoeksema
What a terrific way to easily quilt a project. And love the magnet hoop.
SOIZIC
J’ai regardé .votre vidéo de la courtepointe, très intéréssant j’aimerais savoir faire de belles choses comme cela . j’ai acheté chez créatrice broderie machine un cadre a broder magnétique génial.je voudrais savoir si vous vendez votre DVD courtepointe en france.merci pour toutes vos explications vidéo bonne soirée SOIZIC
Judith Sasse
Since I’m not able to have a long arm machine it would be a big help to be able to quilt with the embroidery.
Mary Ann B Hymel
Would like to try this….looks like fun!
Cindy Hoover
I fail to use my embroidery unit to it’s capacity and would love to try this project. Thanks for the opportunity!
CHERYL ENGLAND
My embroidery machine gets very little use these days, and this quilting technique would give my machine, (and me) a much needed second wind!
Dee Haygood
Thank you for all the wonderful instructions. I have been wanting to quilt on my machine for some time, and now I think I have the courage to try because of the simple but complete information given on the video.
Sue W
I have had my embroidery machine for almost 3 years. As of today, I have used it at home to make only 2 designs. I feel intimidated by it. This may help to calm my fears.
L Watson
I really enjoyed these episodes of Sewing with Nancy. I like this concept, and I like the gray and floral selection.
Dorothy Highum
I have an ELLISIMO GOLD machine. I would love to be able to do more with it. This sounds like something I need to try. On a side note. I am missing Nancy too. God bless.
Debi
I just learned of quilting with an embroidery machine and started scout ring for info. This blog post came a the most perfect time! Thank you!
Debi Patrick
I just tried my first quilting project with an embroidery machine. This blog post came at the perfect time as I wanted to learn more. Thank you!
Patty Miller
I have an embroidery machine, and I am somewhat a beginner quilter. I taught myself sewing with Nancy’s videos. I would love to win this Book and DVD set to help me learn how to use my embroidery machine to quilt a quilt!
Thank you for this opportunity to try to win this wonderful set!
Tina Lucera
Have never used my embroidery machine for quilting but this looks very interesting and would love to give it a try. I love your choice of colors. The gray background makes the colors really pop! I can see lots of uses for this!
Jeanenne Nielsen
Just got my embroidery machine, and I watched the episode on TV, and I would love to win the prize package. It looks very fun to do. I really would like to make a quilt using her technique.
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Betty Swanson
I have learned so much from Nancy over the years and, as a challenge to myself, I intend to master the quilting on my Destiny embroidery unit. As with many sewing projects in past years, Nancy’s instruction has given me the courage. My choice of the Destiny was because of her! I would love to win the book and CD and will consider it a treasure. Nancy was a real American treasure!
Sarah
I like this idea a lot, I like how easy it looks to create a flower with multiple colors of your choice. I like that you can try out tons of different fabrics and have different colored flowers !!!!
E. Watson
I love how easy they make it to quilt, and what better than flowers!
Ruth Wilson
I watched this episode for the third time – I love it.
Ruth W.
Doreen Linehan
I’d love to be able to quilt with my embroidery machine. Maybe I’d finally finish some projects.
Roxanne
I have tried to quilt my Flower Garden quilt, but gave up, I just couldn’t get the stitches on the back of the quilt right
Dorothy Martin
What joy to know that others love sewing as much as I. And we have Nancy’s legacy of teaching still. Thank you all. It takes quite a team to do all this.
Renee Kenning
I record all of the sewing with Nancy series. I recently saw this episode about using your embroidery attachment. I sat in aw while I watched it. I want to learn more. As well as keeping her spirit sewing and teaching the things she loved to do.