3 Quilting Hacks for Sewing Straight Lines

If you’ve ever tried to quilt on your domestic machine, you know it’s not easy at first! It definitely takes some getting used to and lots of practice! Let’s start with the basics with some classic straight line quilting, which is my go-to quilting method.
In this video I will share 3 Quilting Hacks to make straight line quilting on your domestic sewing machine easier for you!
If you'd like to read about the quilting hacks, check out this blog post:
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00:00 Sewing Hacks for Straight Line Quilting
00:40 Prepare your quilt top and baste it
01:25 Mark Your Quilt
02:46 Wear Quilting Gloves
03:31 Use a Walking Foot & go slow
04:41 More Quilting resources
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[@MrsFlax-iu3ro]

Thank u for very helpful tutorial. I have small throat space, so am learning to be patient and slow down!

[@rosemariebenson3720]

Thank you !

[@carolynpowell7280]

Lorty, child, wish I could get down in the floor like you do. Good video.

[@MegensBay]

😂

[@xStephism]

Your camera angels, how detailed you are unmatched. Thank you for the wonderful tips!!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thank you for the encouragement!! 🥰

[@brendal.3352]

I've been sewing since 1970. You taught me something new today. I love it! Thank you!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I love to hear that!! ❤️ happy sewing!

[@cindyhappel7376]

Awesome!! I did not realize you could mark the fabric with a hara marker! That’s awesome!!!

[@Saucyakld]

Thank you! Got all my projects quilted now, so easy and looks great. I thought it had to be quilted with swirls etc but my straight lines look so great, tickled pink with it. Many thanks, Tina xxxxxx 💋❤️

[@snooklefritzen]

Thanks so much! You have saved my sanity. Great tips delivered in a calm clear way. You were a godsend Emily Jane.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@thehomebodycompany]

So happy to hear that gloves help with the shoulder pain!! Mine will be here before I quilt my next quilt on my machine :)

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

You’re going to love them! I also wear long sleeves so I can use my elbows too 😂

[@carolt3641]

Nice video! I appreciate your demonstration on a crib size quilt, many other videos are done on a smaller piece!

[@mendyelliott9495]

Great tips!

[@jdmarr2259]

Thank you! Good information!

[@peggie825]

Thank you for the tips! New quilter. I've only 100% finished 1 quilt. Baby sized and I stitched in the ditch.

[@lovereigns4017]

Thank you!🥰 I have subscribed

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thanks for your kind words! Happy sewing!

[@lauralankford1148]

Thank you

[@sarapina2609]

Thank you for the great videos! also you are so cute! Have a good day!! keep making videos girl!!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Ahhh you just made my day, Sara! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rainacherienne1010]

Why no one has invented an 1 inch quilting foot yet? 1/4 doesn’t do it for most projects. The first tip is awesome, I’m getting that Hera Marker asap. Thank you for a SHORT video and showing on a full sized project.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Have you seen the little guide bars that come with some walking feet? It’s like a little metal bar that you can slide to any size you want to use as a guide. I find them easy to use, but not as accurate as marking the lines. Maybe you could try it!

[@rainacherienne1010]

@@HomemadeEmilyJane I’ve ordered that quilting guide bar, you’ve helped me tremendously. I’ve spend whole day marking lines and started resenting my project. Thank you!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I’m glad I could help! And I agree - marking the lines is not the fun part (but it’s worth it!)

[@jsrt1099]

I do have a Large Quilt that I am about to Quilt. This will be the Simplest method for me to use for this particular project.. Thank You for a heads up for me to do, instead of making it difficult with another method..

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Good luck!! Happy sewing! ❤️

[@thekeiraclementine]

Thank you for this! I'm going to buy those gloves now.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I hope you love them as much as I do!

[@elainemcatee4347]

Please make a detailed turorial on squaring up the economy quilt block

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Tfs

[@KL-5525]

Great tutorial. I am curious why you quilt from one direction. I have no experience with machine quilting, but would have alternated directions in hopes that things didn't shift. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Alternating directions can cause little puckers between the lines

[@m.a.trenary7293]

could barely hear this video. Thanks for this information.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thanks! It was one of my first videos so I’ve gotten a lot better at filming & editing since ❤️

[@rachelpie1621]

So quiet! Sad because it's great info

[@MimiMakes]

Thanks for the tips. I found them very helpful. In the background on the wall was a wall hanging quilt that was white with different colored triangles. Do you sell that patter? It’s beautiful!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Ah thank you!! Check out the Triangular quilt pattern: homemadeemilyjane.com/triangular-quilt-pattern/

[@vivadevega]

Also what is your stitch length?

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

What do you use as a guide so the needle meets the line? I hope you know what I mean.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I look at the line a few inches in front of where the needle is and aim for that

[@joannefrancis7040]

Love your video. I HAVE A QUESTION. Does that spray basting hurt your floor or make it sticky? I've been wanting to try it but was afraid it would make the floor all sticky like spray glue.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

thank you! That's a great question. The spray definitely can leave a sticky residue if you get the overspray onto your floors, and some brands of spray are much much worse than others. I am pretty careful when I spray to keep it on the quilt. Most of the time I don't feel the need to swiffer after basting, but giving the floors a little extra love afterwards is probably a good habit I should practice anyway. If you're worried about it, some quilters lay down scrap batting or cardboard pieces near the edges of their quilts while spraying to catch any excess overspray. I hope this helps!

[@mrs.coombs7210]

Hi there! Did you quilt over the marked lines - or just beside of them? Thank you!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I sew directly on the lines ☺️

[@mrs.coombs7210]

@@HomemadeEmilyJane Thank you!

[@LanaClarkLC]

After you’ve sewn the lines how do you finish the quilt off?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Great question Nicole! Once you’re done quilting it, trim off the excess batting & backing fabric, and then bind the edges of the quilt. This video shows the binding process & I hope you find it helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/epbXm4iMp9mfipY

[@kellyer21]

What basting spray do you use? I tried basing spray once and it didn't hold at all!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I’m a big fan of Odif 505! The one Sulky makes is good too

[@tiffanywebb7486]

Hello where did you get your hare marker from if I'm spelling it right?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

This is the one I use & love: amzn.to/3ini7i2

[@vivadevega]

Do you start in the middle or the at the ends?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Hi Prima! I typically start in the middle just in case I didn’t baste it well enough and need to do some shifting. But, if you baste it really well then it won’t matter where you start out stitching. Also, I use a 2.5 stitch length for normal cotton backing or a 3 stitch length if I’m using lofty batting or if I have minky backing (which makes the quilt just a little more thick). Happy sewing!

[@Melendon44]

Excellent video. What did you used to mark the lines again? That's what I need.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

The Hera marker! There’s a link for it in the video description 💕

[@bethsutton2954]

What are you drawing the lines with?

[@Melendon44]

She used a Hera Marker. Get one in Amazon.

[@pattymorrissey6539]

Any tips on your fabric not puckering??

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

yes! baste it well and sew slowly, but mostly it's all about basting it really well.

[@kellyer21]

I'm surprised to see the quilt lying flat and hanging down. It looks like must be causing a lot of drag on the quilt. I thought the quilt always had to be pooled around the sewing machine. Maybe I've been doing it all wrong!😮

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I find it easiest to keep it flat while doing straight lines. Pooling it up works better if you’re doing more free motion loops!

[@marykopydlowski6037]

I can't use the hand movement. My sewing machine and large quilt there is not enough room. I don't make baby quilts

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Interesting! So what do you do instead of moving your hands?

[@sylviah1234]

I can hardly hear you.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I’m sorry! This is one of my early videos - the quality has gotten better since then ❤️