Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I’m sharing a little bit about my friend Brooke Becker, one of my blog sponsors for several years. Brooke and her husband own Lady Belle Fabrics and live in White House, Tennessee. I’ve met her and her husband several times at International Quilt Market, and they are just the nicest! Brooke is now offering Long Arm machine quilting, and today’s post will give you an overview of her services and a chance to win a gift certificate towards quilting!
Brooke quilted my daughter Chelsi’s charm pack scrap quilt made with a fun mix of Fig Tree fabric and ourClover Hollow collection. It’s such a fun scrappy quilt for summer, and Brook picked a really fun pattern for it!
Brooke also quilted Chelsi’s Swoon quilt using a digitized orange peel pattern. (This orange peel design scaled down is one of my favorite stand-by patterns. It looks great on so many designs).
Lady Belle Fabric Quilting Services
- For all of your questions on Brooke’s quilting services go here.
- For digitized pattern selection and thread choices go here. Don’t worry if you don’t know where to start. Brooke can help you pick a pattern and can also order any thread or pattern you’d like to use.
- Go here to place your long arm quilting order from Brooke.
Lady Belle Fabrics Sale Happening Now
- Go here to shop Lady Belle Fabrics now…
- Be sure to visit the Last Chance page where you’ll find out of print and hard to find fabrics.
- And use the code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order.
Giveaway!
And now for Brooke’s fabulous giveaway! Brooke is offering one of my readers a $100 gift card towards long arm machine quilting. This is a fabulous giveaway! To enter, please do the following:
- Scroll down to the bottom of the Lady Belle Quilts home page and sign up for Brooke’s email list. Let me know in a comment that you’ve done this.
- For a second entry, come back to this post and leave a comment mentioning your number one quilting problem, or something you’d like to know more about. (I’m filming some new videos later this week)!
- I’ll keep the giveaway open through Sunday evening and notify the winner Monday morning. Good luck!
Happy quilting, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Sandy Allen says
I signed up for the newsletter. I actually think I already get it but signed up again just to be sure. 🙂
Suzanne Johnson says
Hello, I’ve excitedly subscribed to Lady Belle Quilts!
Sandy Allen says
My biggest hurdle is trying to figure out how to baste a large quilt for quilting on my domestic machine when I don’t have a lot of space. I have tried using my kitchen table but when the quilt is bigger than it, I have a hard time getting the sides basted.
Suzanne Johnson says
I’m interested in any tips for binding, quilting my own small projects and how to select the best quilting pattern for my finished quilt.
Thank you!
Merri Lynn L Voss says
My biggest hurdle is finding the money to buy backing and then to pay for beautiful quilting so I can say the quilt is really DONE.
Linda Menkes says
I signed up for their newsletter.
Deb E says
I’m signed up as well….every once in awhile….wavy edges!! I’d love to hear your thoughts avoiding or fixing.
Anne Marie says
I already receive the newsletter for Lady Belle.
Anne Marie says
My biggest problem is getting past the making of the quilt top. I love this process and have four or five finished. What to do next is my biggest hurdle I need to overcome. Making the quilt sandwich seems so confusing to me.
Marti Dyer-Allison says
I signed up for the Lady Belle email list. And I believe I have bought some fabric from her in the past!
Marti Dyer-Allison says
My biggest quilting challenge is patterns that don’t include pressing instructions. I have such a hard time determining how to press flimsiest!
Marty Stanchi says
I signed up! Her fabrics and quilting look fabulous. I would love to get one of my tops quilted by her.
Linda S says
I subscribed to Lady Belle Quilts newsletter. My number one problem is squaring up my quilt top after I finish piecing it. Any tips would be appreciated.
Cathy Hawkins says
I signed up for the newsletter, and I so enjoy your organizational tips!
Sharon Cheyne says
I signed up for the newsletter for Lady Belle. Looks like an awesome shop I need to visit. I live about two hours South of their store so I see a road trip in my future! Thank you for the chance to win!?
Lynn D in NC says
I signed up for the newsletter
Julie says
I signed up for the Lady Belle newsletter. My biggest quilting problem is selecting designs for machine quilting that are simple but add to the piecing.
Lynn D in NC says
My biggest problem, other than not enough time, is getting overwhelmed by my project list.
Glenda Hollander says
I signed up for the email with lady belle. The problem I’m having is with accuracy. I’m currently working on a blue and white nine patch quilt and I thought my rotary cutting was right on and I sewed long strips then cut them at 2.5”,
Then sewed my middle and end patch together and noticed my center strips weren’t lining up. Gosh I hate that. I’m now attacking the last patch to make the patch.
I’m a beginner quilter, and I thought this would be an easy block to make.
Barb K says
I am signed up for the newesletter.
Barb K says
My biggest problem is starting several projects before finishing the first one–keep seeing new ideas to try!!
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I signed up to the newsletter.
Leesa Haines says
My biggest problem is too many unfinished projects. I find a pattern I like, buy the fabric (or pull from my stash), get halfway through cutting or sewing, and then get distracted by a new pattern. I have way too many unfinished quilt tops to count.
Antoinette says
I signed up ro receive the newsletter. My biggest issue is the weight of the quilt and maneuvering the weighf distribution through the throat of my machine. It simply hurts my wrist.
Nancy says
I signed up for the newsletter from Lady Belle!
Penny Diehl says
Just signed up for the newsletter. My question revolves around cutting borders, straight of grain of across the grain.
Nancy says
I always struggle with just “what” to quilt!
Susie says
I enjoy all the wonderful ideas I I have a time finishing a top
Susie says
I signed up for the newsletter
Martha Austin says
My number 1 problem is my 1/4” seam! I have 2 machines and of course they have to be set different!
Shawn m says
I signed up
Shawn says
I am never sure what design to use when quilting
Becky says
I look forward to learning more from your posts. I signed up today!
Margaret says
I have signed up for Lady Belle’s emails.
Ruthie Ann says
I signed up for the newsletter. My biggest quilting hurdle is finding beginner patterns. With little matching of the rows.
Susan Smith says
I already receive Brooke’s newsletter.
Susan Smith says
My biggest quilting problem is quilting!! I LOVE every part of piecing a quilt but then they just pile up. I have so many finished quilt tops it is ridiculous!! And I just keep making more. And they just keep piling up!
Margaret says
A technique that I struggle with, and would appreciate a video about, is making mitered corners on borders.
Brenda says
I’ve signed up for the news letter from Lady Belle!
Pat M says
My biggest problem is trying to decide what to do next. So many quilts, so little time.
Nancy says
I signed up for Lady Belle’s emails.
My problem is second guessing myself when I am doing a fabric pull for a new quilt project.
Teresa Brown says
I signed up! My number one quilting problem is getting the points/intersections to align. I use pins, but I wonder if there’s a different way to pin pieces together or if there’s an altogether different way to sew two pieces together so they line up.
Lorraine says
I signed up for the newsletter.
Lorraine says
I don’t do my own quilting, but my biggest piecing problem is working with curved pieces.
Brenda says
I struggle with curved seams. Or should I say fear of curved seams.
Jan says
I signed up for her emails! And will enjoy receiving them! She does beautiful work!
Maureen Livingston says
I just signed up at Lady Belle.
My biggest struggle is set in seams!!
Lori says
I am subscribed!
Lori says
My biggest problem with quilting is finishing the quilt after I get the top sewn!
Amanda C. says
I just signed up for her newsletter! One problem I often have is that my blocks rarely finish at the correct size. I try to be careful with measuring, cutting, and accurate 1/4″ piecing to no avail. It’s not always a problem, but often enough to be frustrating.
Carmen Rowe says
I just signed up for Lady Belle’s newsletter!!!
Carmen Rowe says
I would like to see a video on choosing colors. I struggle with putting colors together and always end up buy kits, or bundles already chosen for me.
Cindy Petersen says
I’m signed up with Lady Belle.
My problem is the puckers I get on the back of my quilt when quilting on my domestic machine.
Rita Haverman says
Signed up. I only have an older model Bernina and don’t have the room under the machine or strength in my hands to wrestle large quilts.
Genia P says
I signed up at Lady Belle! I have trouble with choosing the right fabric for a project.
Patti Levine says
I have signed up for Brooke’s e-mail’s!
Carrie Brown says
I signed up for the newsletter. Thank you!
Patti Levine says
My problem is always smooth movement and even stitching while machine quilting….it’s a struggle….
Carrie Brown says
My biggest problem is not finishing a project. I have so many ideas running through my head, but rarely seem to get my quilting projects completely finished.
JANICE says
I am signed up for the newslettet.
Janice says
My biggest problem is starting multiple projects before completing any. Right now I have 3 quilts on the go.
Leisa Burke says
I am already signed up for the newsletter because I buy from Brooke and was in the low volume club that she had.
I would love to learn paper piecing. I have seen some videos for it but they are so confusing, I think because everyone does it differently.
Karen Kenning says
I signed up!
Jill henige says
I signed up for lady Belles newsletter
Jill henige says
I struggle with ripples on the edge of my quilt when I use borders.
Lori Spalding says
I signed up with Lady Belle. My biggest problem is for me to make the time to sew, making it a priority over household chores. I know you have talked about scheduling time to see and I just have to do that. Completing projects is another issue for me.
Linda Williamson says
I receive Lady Belle’s newsletter email.
Christine Valli says
I signed up for Brooke’s emails.
Christine Valli says
I struggle with folding the corners when binding my quilt. Would love some tips.
Pat Chlebowski says
I have signed up for Lady Belle newsletter. What a great giveaway.
Linda Williamson says
Spray basting, getting all the layer smooth. (I can’t pin baste because of my hands). Thanks for the giveaway.
Karen Kenning says
My biggest problem is that I don’t have a long arm machine to quilt with! My other problem is binding and making neat corners.
Lane M England says
I signed up for Brook’s email.
Lane M England says
My biggest problem at present is organizing my quilting equipment and fabric.
Kristin P Kelley says
I signed up for the newsletter. One of the things I have the most trouble with is deciding on the thread color for quilting.
Nancy says
I signed up for the newsletter.
Nancy says
I really have problems with mitering corners. They never lay flat.
Christi says
I signed up for the newsletter. My biggest problem is trying to quilt a large quilt on my domestic machine.
Sharon Driver says
Thanks for the link to Lady Belle Quilting services!
Biggest challenge is picking out the color of thread to use for quilting!
Ellen Dugosh says
Signed up for the newsletter!
Ellen Dugosh says
I’m a new quilter– what isn’t a struggle? 🙂 I’m piecing my first 4 at the same time. I think I need more info on how to actually make binding and how to baste.
Susan Bacon says
I subscribed.
Sharron Rudnik says
Just signed up for newsletter.
Sandra Jantzi says
I signed up for the newsletter. It is always exciting to find new blogs and quilters! Thank you for connecting us.
Deb E / CA says
I’m already on Lady Belle’s email list – and thank you for the giveaway! Deb E / CA
Sandra Jantzi says
My largest problem is basting my quilt. Videos always show smaller projects when teaching how to baste. I’d like to see a large bed-sized quilt being basted.
Sharron Rudnik says
My number one problem is having all these wonderful ideas to quilt and not enough time to get them made. I am on the internet everyday with you trying to keep up 🙂
Deb E / CA says
I wouldn’t call this a problem – but I’d LOVE to learn how to do a flange (or piping) on my binding! Thanks for the giveaway! Deb E / CA
Susan Yancey says
I have signed up for Brooke’s email and even ordered but forgot the spring20 code..drafts!
Susan Yancey says
Hi again, my biggest problem with quilting is Finishing a project! Or desiring which fabric to use! Both a big problem…been quilting for years butstop and start…I do finish projects but it takes me awhile. Thanks for great emails to entice me more.
Susan
Jane Eilderts says
I am signed up for the newsletter and I would love to see anything on organization.
Jane says
I signed up for the newsletter.
Danette Stankovich says
I am on Lady Belle fabrics mailing list. I have ordered from them a few times. Awesome store! Thank you.
Danette Stankovich says
My main issue is getting the seams to lay flat. If they are not flat, my machine gets stuck when quilting and I have to yank the quilt. In fact, I yanked recently and the needle went through my finger. Ouch! Thank you.
Jane says
My biggest issue is making the quilt sandwich. If I have to do it on the floor, it really hurts my arthritic hips. Smaller projects that. Can do on my dining room table are much easier for me.
Debbie Schultz says
I signed up the for the newsletter. My biggest hurdle is basting larger quilts for home machine quilting and making sure there are no puckers!
Patti pitzer says
I signed up for the newsletter. My biggest problem is the quilt sandwich..just can’t get the backing tight enough
Sharon Runyan says
My biggest obstacle with quilting is the actual quilting. I feel confident in making the quilt tops. I DO NOT have a long arm quilting machine, only my 20 year old regular sewing machine. Plus I don’t have much space in my sewing room—it’s also our “guest” room
Linda boggio says
I signed up! Would love to win. Have a momma said quilt that needs quilting.
Margaret R Black says
I signed up for the newsletter. My problem is pickung a quilting design. I appreciate someone that quilts all the time giving me feedback and what would enhance the quilt. Finding a balance between highlighting the fabric and piecing design and then how to choose just the right quilting pattern.
Kathy Diesel says
I have signed up for the newsletter.
Thank you!
Sally Christiansen says
I receive Lady Belle”s newsletter.
Megan Stowe says
Joined the newsletter for Lady Belle. Thanks!
Megan Stowe says
My biggest challenge is a 1/4 inch seam at the beginning and end of assembling flying geese.
Ann Smiley Conrad says
I have signed up! I’m thinking of making my blocks a bit bigger and trimming them to size as it is so frustrating when they done match up!
Sally Christiansen says
My biggest problem is finishing projects! I am always excited to start something new so have a hard time finishing what I have going. Another problem I struggled with this week was mitered borders, I didn’t think they would be so difficult to get right. Thanks!
Hedy says
I am on their mailing list already. My biggest problem is sewing over my points! Ugh.
Diane Mitchell says
I signed up for Lady Belles newsletter
Diane Mitchell says
My biggest problem quilting is wavy borders. How do I keep the borders straight when adding large borders of fabric. For example a five inch wide fabric border.
Lisa Jewell says
I signed up for the mailing list!
Robyn O says
I receive the newsletter ?
Robyn O says
My biggest quilting problem is trying to learn how to hand-bind.
Sherry says
I signed up for the newsletter.
Cindy says
I am signed up for the newsletter. I love their shop and have ordered from them several times.
Cindy says
My biggest challenge is basting layers of a large quilt. It’s hard on my back to baste them on the floor and my table isn’t large enough.
Elaine Jordan says
I am signed up for the newsletter. And my biggest hurdle is finishing my quilts – I love to make the tops, but don’t enjoy the rest of the process.
Sherry says
I have a limited space (small) for quilting. My challenge is staying organized in that space.
Linda boggio says
I signed up earlier. Where is my posting?
Jay says
Signed up for the newsletter.
Jay says
My biggest issue re” quilting is choosing thread color and a quilting pattern. I’m happy to leave these decisiions to the quilter and haven’t been disappointed so far.
Kathie weatherford says
I signed up for the newsletter.
Kathie weatherford says
my biggest problem ii have n quilting is deciding how to quilt the top.
Shay riddle says
All signed up, what pretty fabric she has! My biggest concern is finding time to finish my first quilt. I’m almost there, how exciting to have it done!
Linda Bond says
I signed up for Lady Belle Fabrics.
Margie says
I signed up on her email list. Her quilting is beautiful!
Gale Hutton says
I look forward to Lady Belle’s emails! Her LAQ is stunning. My biggest issue is buying fabric without a project in mind and then when I pull it out to use I am stumped about what to make with it.
elincp says
As a new quilter I know there are short cuts that make the process easier and faster. There are hundreds of videos on this on you tube that would take thousand of hours to watch. How about a” top 10 of best quilting shortcuts” that you have learned in your life long quilting journey? I shop at Lady Belle fabrics and follow her on instagram and get the newsletter. I am getting up the courage to try the long arm quilting service. Thank you! 🙂
Margie says
I hand quilt most of my quilts on a hoop. I have done free motion quilting on some smaller projects, and one twin sized quilt. My biggest problem is I want to free motion quilt to get more quilts done faster, but I have such a hard time because of the small throats space on my machine. I just can’t seem to stuff it all in there and get the design to look good.
Marjory Thueson says
I signed up for the newsletter!
I’m not a fan of curved piecing and would love to learn how to master it. I’d love to tap into your expertise.
Betsy Bitner says
Signed up for Lade Belle’s newsletter!
Betsy Bitner says
My biggest machine quilting hurdle is basting the quilt – especially if it’s bigger than a wallhanging. The second biggest hurdle, once I have it basted, is deciding what quilting motifs to use.
Camilla Cash says
I signed up for the newsletter.. My biggest problem is sashing. I can never get it straight.
Thank you for all of the videos. Very helpful!
Stephanie Brouwer says
Signed up for the newsletter!
As for my biggest problem, i always want to try everything. They are like shiney distracting objects for me. Doesn’t matter how many projects I already have on the go there’s always something new and cool I want to try ?
Andi says
I signed up for the email list plus ordered some fabric! Couldn’t resist the 40% off section. ?
Cathy Cavagnaro says
I signed up for the newsletter and then spent some time enjoying the beautiful fabric bundles.
Andi says
My biggest problem with quilting is trying to center or get a pieced quilt backing right.
Jana Robertson says
My biggest quilting problem that comes to mind is prepping a quilt top for quilting, especially if it’s very large. I sure enjoy your posts! Especially the Saturday 7 !
TERi says
I am signed up for Lady Belle newsletter.
Cathy Cavagnaro says
My biggest challenge is selecting a quilting pattern. There are so many possibilities to choose from. Which one will enhance the flimsy? And can I execute it?
Teri says
My biggest problem in quilting a top is controlling the bulk while stitching.
Angie says
I signed up for the list.
Angie says
I think my biggest issue with quilting is that I fall in love with a collection, buy a FQB and then by the time I decide on the project, I can’t find coordinating yardage. I love that your collections blend so well together.
Hildy says
I recieve their newsletter for some time!
Hildy says
My biggest problem with my quilts is actually quilting them.
Stacie Waters says
All signed up!!
Stacie Waters says
My biggest problem with quilting is color selection! I am indecisive!
Donna says
Thanks for the link to this great quilting service! I make mostly small quilts that I can quilt myself. Without a long arm and a fear of free motion, that is limiting. I have two large quilts ready to quilt, but choosing a pattern is the problem. I love the samples you showed and the carpentry offer.
Wendy says
Hi, I already receive the Lady Belle newsletter. I don’t have a problem with the actual quilting I always let someone else do it. My problem is having enough time to make all the quilts that I love and want to do.
Susan Stanton says
I signed up for the Lady Belle newsletter.
Susan Stanton says
I have a tough time deciding how to quilt my smaller quilts myself.
Claudia W says
I signed up for Lady Bell’s newsletter. Can.t wait to start receiving them!
Claudia W says
The one thing I struggle with is getting the backing tight enough in a sandwich. I have pinned and repined my latest quilt five times to get it right. (I think my last attempt may be a go!)
Dawn Wilber says
All signed up. Interested in any tips for precise piecing. Especially bias cut pieces!!
Carol Kuse says
I signed up.
Rita says
I signed up for the Lady Belle newsletter.
Colleen Murphy says
I signed up for the newsletter
JaneR says
I’m already on Lady Belle’s email list.
Nancy J Powell says
I signed up for the newsletter. I always love seeing new fabrics and quilt ideas. Sometimes I think I need an intervention!?
JaneR says
My biggest problem is getting quilts and backing ready for quilting… keeping tops and backing squared up. Also squaring and trimming large finished quilts for binding, so hard to do with regular sized cutting mats and rulers!
Monica Kostak says
I subscribed! Thanks
Elizabeth G B says
Signed up!
Monica Kostak says
I enjoy quilting small projects myself. I’ve tried free motion quilting- and yes, it was – IS pretty FREE looking but i’m sure practice makes perfect. When I use stencils my quilting looks nice, but would like to learn more on using the quilting rulers on home machines thanks . (for SMALL projects only!) 🙂
Elizabeth G B says
Biggest challenge is quilting larger quilts in a domestic machine!
Kathy says
I subscribed to Lady Belle. My biggest problem is making my blocks come out the correct size. No matter how carefully I measure, sew & press, they are just a little off.
Karen Vineyard says
i just signed up to participate in a Birthday Bee, and although I’m eight months away from my turn as Queen Bee and receiving quilt blocks from my fellow bee members, I’m already thinking of the block I might choose. Any suggestions for a block that would work well for swapping?
Barbara says
I signed up to newsletter❤️
Becky Lavalleur says
I signed up for the newsletter.
Becky Lavalleur says
My biggest challenge is figuring out the best way to press seams.
Allison says
Already signed up!!! 🙂
Allison says
Number one problem is what design to use – there are sew many!!!
Kate says
I have subscribed to the news letter
Kate says
My #1 problem is getting my cutting right so that all seams line up they way o would like them to. I’m getting better, but tips appreciated:)
Janice L says
I signed up for the email newsletter.
Caitlin says
I signed up for the email list
Caitlin says
One of my quilting challenges is determining how much fabric I need. I like to make up my own designs but I just can’t seem to translate that into how much fabric I need
Janice L says
A couple of things I would love to know more about are using small scraps in quilts (2″ or smaller). I never seem to know what to do with smaller bits. Most patterns call for 2.5″ squares and larger. Also, how to store your finished quilts. I’m limited on storage space and need ideas for storage of seasonal quilts on the off season.
Elaine Satterfield says
Love, Love, Love, that flower quilting design! I have subscribed to Lady Belle!
I really want to learn how to Longarm, but there are not a lot of resources here in CA. I end up quilting on my Janome which is great ,but it’s either straight lines or loops and swirls…
Kim Hicks says
I have subscribed to the Lady Belle newsletter.
Kim Hicks says
My biggest problem is basting large quilts. I can handle up to a twin size. Anything larger just difficult to do in the small space I have available.
Janet S says
Signed up and looking forward to checking out her site.
Jessica Rampelburg says
Subscribed! Hardest quilting problem for me is lack of confidence. I don’t have much fmq experience so I hate doing my own projects!
Dorothy Francke says
Love her site and quilting patterns. I did sign up,for her newsletter
THanks
Tammy says
I have subscribed to the Lady Belle newsletter.
lena hussey says
Just signed up to Bella fabrics. What a delightful “store”!
Kristen Arold-Bender says
I did it-I signed up for Brooke’s newsletter! I have a finished quilt that I wanted to be long armed-it will be my first ever-I usually push through and do it on my home machine, but it is starting to take a toll on my arthritis. So, I will just wait until Monday to see if I get ?!
Marge Meyer says
I have subscribed to Lady Belle. What a great site. Thanks for sharing
Marge Meyer says
I have a hard time with paper piecing. I would love a good tutorial explaining this technique.
Donna JC says
Happily signed up for the news letter.
Donna JC says
I was wondering if one does some specific quilting on the front of a quilt, but has some piecing on the back side as well, so the quilting design would would not blend well with the backing…could one use one color as a top thread and a different blending thread color in the bobbin?
Catherine says
Signed up to receive the Lady Belle newsletter! Love the quilting patterns and especially the design used on the charm pack quilt. I would like to learn more about applying borders. They are not usually a concern, but occasionally there is a slight waviness. Thank you. Love your blog and inspiration!
Katherine Greenfield says
I just signed up for the news letter. My biggest problem is trying to quilt on my own machine.
Beverly says
I have subscribed to Lady Bell newsletter. I haven’t been able to try an overall quilting pattern, rather than just quilting within blocks and along seams. How do I get started with that?
Robin says
I signed up! My biggest quilting problem is figuring out how to quilt all those tops where an all-over pattern just won’t work , especially the applique ones. I send the ones that need all-over quilting to my local longarmer (and pal), but can’t really afford to have the others all custom quilted.
I do have a midarm machine, so I guess its time to buckle down and put in some hours of practice…
PATTY JANE ROTH says
I SIGNED UP FOR BELLE’S NEWSLETTER. HER WORK LOOKS FANTASTIC.
MY BIGGEST QUILTING ISSUE IS COLOR PLACEMENT. I LIKE TO KEEP MY EYES MOVING AROUND THE QUILT. I DON’T LIKE GETTING STUCK LOOKING AT ONE AREA. I’M STRIVING FOR AN “ALL OVER APPEAL” AND I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE ARTISTIC LAYOUTS.
Leanne says
All signed up I hope- it was very slow sending. My biggest challenge with quilting is consistent size of patterns. I seem to get smaller and smaller as I go
Debbi says
I signed up for the newsletter. The biggest problem I have when it comes to getting my quilts quilted is deciding on there jilt design.
SJ says
Number 1 quilting “problem” is coordinating fabrics, followed by Storing UFO’s.
Edwina says
I signed up!
Edwina says
I’m a newbie so I’m happy to see all of your tutorials!!
M Konvicka says
I’ve signed up on the Lady Belle site for the bog. Thanks for sharing the quilting examples!
M Konvicka says
My biggest quilting challenge is getting the quilt sandwich good and smooth and taut. But I keep working on it!
Julie Bindreiter says
Hi! I have signed up for the Lady Belle Fabrics newsletter. I am definitely going to give serious consideration to sending a quilt to Brooke. Your photos of her quilting are beautiful.
I’m hesitant to try machine applique. Any tips on stitching—especially small pieces would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks—love your blog! Happy Easter, too. ?
Vicki says
I signed up to join Lady Belle Fabrics email. Beautiful fabrics and love the variety of quilting patterns!
Linda S. says
I am already on Brooke’s email list. I have purchased fabric from her but have not yet sent something to her for quilting.
I would like to know more about matchstick quilting.
Vicki says
I would like tips on choosing fabrics for blocks. I usually use a designer bundle of fabrics for my quilts, but after I get the pieces cut I spend too much time trying to arrange them in the blocks. Then when I’m laying out the blocks for the quilt top, it takes many, many layouts before I get one that I like because the colors often feel unbalanced to me. Maybe I just need help with not overthinking everything!
Amber says
I signed up for the email list.
Amber says
I’d like to know how to do applique on a machine
Deb says
I signed up for the Lady Belle newsletter.
Deb says
I have trouble getting seams to match up…even with a lot of measuring.
debby says
I signed up for her email newsletter and looking forward to learning more about machine quilting. My problem is finishing the quilt, I can make the tops but am unsure how to baste it together to quilt it. It would be great to have one of them professionally quilted.
Joyce Huber says
Signed up. Always looking for new ideas.
Joyce H says
Signed up
Tracy says
I subscribed to the newsletter
Tracy says
Cutting fabric is my biggest challenge. Even with rulers and stripology I can never get uniform cuts.
Karen Seitz says
I’ve subscribed to Lady Belle’s newsletter!
Karen Seitz says
Shortage of both time and space for quilting and supplies continue to be my biggest challenges, and your series are very hepful!
Sue singer says
I already get your newsletter. Lots of good info
Sue singer says
I always have difficulty decking on the border fabrics
Kristi says
I am already subscribed to Lady Belle’s newsletter.
Karen barss says
Just signed up for Lady Belle’s newsletter.
Donna J Hernandez says
I signed up for her newsletter. Beautiful work. My biggest problem is making my pieces the right size. I am. Just starting out quilting and sewing so everything is so new to me
Kristi Castanette says
I would like hints are free motion quilting. I dislike having to stop and start because of the safety pins.
Nancy C says
I already am signed up for Lady Belles newsletter. Would love to have a quilt professionally quilted 🙂
Nancy C says
would love to have more home machine quilting motifs . I have a couple of go to designs but would like a couple more
Susan Robbins says
I also have signed up for your news letter. I m looking forward to receiving it
Jana DeStefano says
I subscribed to her newsletters!! And would LOVE to win! I love making quilt tops but my biggest challenge is finishing the quilt ie quilting it!! It’s so hard to do and is expensive to have it done. But just love a soft homemade quilt!! ❤️
Sue says
Hi, I subscribed to Lady Belle’s newsletter.
My biggest problem these days is getting better at FMQ. I have been a hand quilter most of my quilting life and
the difference is huge!
I wanted to mention that the top quilt, Charm Pack Scrap Quilt, has the yummiest fabrics! And the quilting is
delightful.
Julie Brack says
I’ve already signed up in past, have ordered many times from Lady Belle Fabrics:)
Julie Brack says
My challenge is the time to quilt due to a little thing called work, but your organization posts really help me think about how to set things so I can quilt a bit at a time. Also, would love to learn how to do simple free motion quilting to do small projects rather than always using my walking foot.
Stephanie says
I signed up for Lady Belles newsletter
Stephanie says
I would like to see what quilting design to choose for finished quilts. Ones that are not too heavy but let the fabric and design of the quilt show.
Lisa says
I think I already get their emails but to be sure I signed up again.
Jenni Hunt says
I am subscribed to Lady Belle’s mailing list. My biggest problem is coming up with efficient yet attractive ways to quilt my quilts on my home machine (which has very little throat space). Thanks for the giveaway!
Dee says
I signed up for the newsletter. I believe I have been signed up before but I no longer receive it. So thanks for the opportunity again!
Dee Loma says
I really enjoy reading all the posts you have to offer. It’s nice to know someone has been where I am at as a beginner quilter. One thing I tend to have trouble with my quilting is basting. What is your preferred method?
Hope says
I signed up for the news letter. My biggest challenge is fabric selection. I know I can purchase from the same line but sometimes I like to stretch beyond the bundle and add fabrics. That is where I get stumped.
Hope says
I signed up for the news letter. My biggest challenge is fabric selection. I know I can purchase from the same line but sometimes I like to stretch beyond the bundle and add fabrics. That is where I get stumped.
I just finished a Christmas quilt using Four Square Pattern. The pattern is so quick and easy. It makes a generous size quilt with very little fabric.
carol says
I have subscribed to the Lady Belle newsletter. Like her quilting style.
Andrea says
Hey,
I signed up for the newsletter and my number one issue is perfectionism paralyses! I get stuck ripping things out when I probably don’t have to and having tops piling up because I can’t bring myself to quilt them…There are just so many possibilities when free motion quilting that I just freeze up. A new post idea may be a few good ways to quilt different types of blocks or styles of all over quilting depending on the style of quilt.
Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Lisann says
My problem is trying to figure out what would be the best quilt pattern to have my quilt quilted with, and deciding on thread color.
I’ve also signed up for Brooke’s newsletter. Thank you for a chance to have a quilt quilted by you. Your work is beautiful.
Regina says
I subscribed!! ? I would love to learn more about working with applique.
Cathie says
I am sign up for Brooke’s newletter
Cathie says
My problem is my metered corners do not always come out neat
Lisa Howard says
I have subscribed to the Lady Belle newsletter.. I have quilted with my Mamaw since I was a little girl, but I have never attempted machine quilting. Your work in the pictures is beautiful.
Kathy says
Signed up for the email list and my biggest problem is choosing correct fabric patterns and color choices for projects
Tanya Fredrick says
I already subscribe!
Tanya Fredrick says
My biggest quilting challenge is the actual quilting part!
Arlene Sangster says
I signed up for the newsletter!
lena hussey says
My biggest problem is the binding. I can’t seem to get the seams to line up on the front and back. Sure could use some expert advice.
Rachel Garibay says
I signed up for the newsletter.
One of my biggest problems is deciding on a quilt design and thread color!
Helen L says
I signed up for her email! 🙂
Helen L says
My number one quilting problem is getting the actual quilting done! 🙂
Pat Draa says
I have signed up for her newsletter. The most difficult time is setting aside time to actually make the quilt! I enjoy the process of putting the quilt together but then it will sit waiting for the rest of the work, batting, backing, etc. The old saying too many ideas, too little time.
Laurie Nichols says
I signed up for Lady Belle!
Laurie Nichols says
My biggest quilting challenge is moving the quilt as I quilt without hurting my neck and shoulders. I need to make my surface more slippery. I’m looking into buying a thin plastic sled that was mentioned on another site.
JOHANNA says
I signed up for the newsletter!
Carol Skiles says
I signed up for the giveaway. I think making a cute backing can be a challenge.
Kris says
My number 1 problem is prepping my quilt for quilting. The pinning part. Would love an easy system.
Judy Lustik says
I signed up for the newsletter. The quilting looks fabulous!
Melanie C says
I subscribe to Lady Belle newsletter.
Melanie C says
I like cutting my fabric scraps into 2.5” squares / strips so project ideas would be great!
Gloria B. says
Love your newsletter, tips & videos. Just signed up for same from Lady Belle. Their quilting looks fabulous. I have 2 recurring quilt challenges – adding long borders while keeping a quilt square and basting by pinning or spraying. Thanks.
Maxine Reisenleiter says
I already receive Lady Belle newsletter.
Maxine Reisenleiter says
My biggest hurdle is trying to quilt even a twin size quilt on my domestic machine. It just seems impossible to control it under the needle when I’m fighting all the bulk of the rest of the quilt. I end up quilting my queen size quilts by hand because I KNOW I can’t handle one that big on my regular sewing machine.
Carol Remmick says
I signed up at Lady Belle Fabrics
The thing I find the hardest is finding time to quilt
debhie says
Thank you for introducing me to LadyBelle looking forward to receiving their newsletter.
debhie says
I find the quilt sandwiching and basting intimidating!
Gail E says
I just signed up to receive Lady Belle Newsletter. Thanks for “introducing” me to her!
Gail E says
My biggest quilting challenge is trying to baste a quilt twin size or larger so I can quilt it on my domestic machine. I find basting even lap size quilts a challenge due to the lack of available space in my home. My next biggest challenge is even figuring the most appropriate machine quilting design.
Jane says
I signed up for the newsletter! Love the shop! Thanks!
Jane says
My biggest problem is cutting yardage! It’s a big job to get it perfect!
Carol Andrews says
I signed up for Brooke’s emails.
Carol Andrews says
Any suggestions for curved piecing other than Drunkard’s Path? I’m trying to stretch my skills and have this issue with curves. 🙂
Tammy says
Love Brooke and Lady Belle. I get her newsletter. I also subscribe to her Little Whispers Fat Quarter Club. I always receive such wonderful fabrics. Sad to hear about Gwen Marston’s passing. A great quilter, a great person!
Sally says
I have signed up for the Lady Belle newsletter.
Sally says
Love everything on your website Sherri! My biggest problem is figuring out how to get points to line up. Also how do you make blocks larger and then square up to correct size?
Kat Albets says
I signed up. It looks like Brooke does beautiful work
Jo says
we learned quilting from my grandmother and our living room (like that of my sister) is decorated with handmade quilts.
lena hussey says
Binding! I can never get the seams to coordinate so the seams are neat and even on both sides. I hope this makes sense cause I need help.
Jan says
I have signed up. Love your blog and your fabric is beautiful.
Carolyn Sands says
Hi, I’ve subscribed to Lady Belle Fabrics newsletter. Thanks for a chance to win a great giveaway.
Elizabeth says
I signed up for Lady Bell Fabrics newsletter.
Elizabeth says
I would like to see some tips on squaring up the backing for a quilt.
Linda K. Smith says
I signed up at the Lady Belle site. They have some great bundles. My biggest problem with quilting right now is that I have quite a few unfinished tops and it’s gotten too expensive to send them out to the long arm quilter. I’ve been working on getting better with doing my own straight line quilting but I still need to get better with spacing more accurately and deciding which pattern to use. So far I’ve done a lot of grids.
Martha O. says
Signed for Brooke’s newsletter: thanks for the link to her work!
Martha O. says
Sherri: I’d like a tutorial/video with tips on how to use corduroy scraps within a mostly-cotton quilt. I inherited a “bunch” of corduroy squares; love the texture and think the lines would be great for a ‘modern’ geometric design, but I’m uncertain about pairing with usual weight cotton or other fabrics and wondering about thread weight, needles and any special precautions. THANKS!
Kathy E. says
One of my biggest issues when quilting is getting the top squared up before making the batting sandwich. I know it should be simple, but I have problems and usually end up having a few blocks being cut off wonky.
Kathy E. says
I have been a newsletter subscriber to Lady Belle for quite a while!
Julie says
Hi, I signed up for the newsletter. I would love to have more clarity on doing a scalloped border. Thank you for the giveaway!
Brenda says
I have signed up for Brook’s newsletter. I would like to learn to make some unusual but easy quilted items like small baskets or bowls.