Learn to Longarm with Confidence!

Go from novice to successful longarm quilter with this complete guide to modern longarm quilting. Author Teresa Silva knows exactly what it's like to stand before a new longarm machine wondering where to begin. After years of longarm quilting for some of the biggest names in the quilt community, she's sharing her expertise and giving you the skills you need to longarm with confidence. Teresa covers every detail from thread selection and loading the quilt to planning a design, sewing textured stitches, and more!

In Longarm Quilting Workbook, you'll learn:

• Longarm machine basics, including essential features to look for when investing in your first machine
• The best tools, materials, and supplies to get the job done
• 20+ quilting motifs, from basic swirls and bubbles to more complex paisleys or clamshells
• How to visualize, plan, and execute multiple styles of quilts through an inspiring gallery of finished samples

You'll also enjoy three pieced projects perfect to practice your longarm skills and stir your creative juices. So go ahead, grab your Longarm Quilting Workbook and work aside Teresa Silva to longarm beautiful quilts in no time!

About the Author
Teresa Silva began sewing at age eight and found her love of quilting in her early twenties. She started her own longarm business, Quilting is My Bliss, and is a currently a full-time quilter. She's quilted more than 500 quilts since purchasing her own longarm in 2011.


Book Information
ISBN 9781440247682
Author Teresa Silva
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Fons & Porter
Publisher F&W Publications Inc