Tip #1 The Pattern is Only a Suggestion. This is one of our favorites. Quilting is a creative art so feel free to make changes to a design or color scheme to make it your own.

Tip #2 If your thread is breaking during machine quilting, especially in a dry climate like Colorado, soak the spool in a cup of water for about 30 minutes and then quilt with it wet.

Tip #3 Change your machine needle every 6 - 8 hours of piecing or quilting.

Tip #4 Directions for making a 2 foot x 2 foot DESIGN WALL Purchase a piece of precut foam insulation(2 feet X 4 feet X 1.5 inches) from Home Depot for about $5.Cut a piece of cotton batting large enough to cover the front side, wrap around the edges, and overlap 2-3 inches on the back side.Use a hot glue gun to glue the batting to the back. First glue one side, then glue the opposite side, pulling the batting taut as you work.