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Quilting In-the-Hoop: Traditional Quilting with Anita
One of our goals at Anita is to recreate traditional quilting processes that feature timeless fold patterns but make it super easy for you all! In this article, we discuss the folded fabric process and the different types of traditional quilting styles.
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Technique Tuesday - Paper Piecing
Paper piecing is a fun technique that hides stitches and edges to create a seamless and clean look. We'll break down the basics and how it differs from the folded fabric technique so you can get started on a paper piecing project!
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Quilting In-the-Hoop: Heirloom Folds in Quilts
Here are Anita, we take complicated patterns and break them up to be user-friendly regardless of one's skill or experience level. For example, we make techniques like paper piecing, bargello Quilting, and Double wedding ring quilts super easy with our broken-down instructions and digitization.
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Technique Tuesday - Freestanding Designs
In this article we'll cover the basic steps that our freestanding designs use and just how easy we make it with out in-the-hoop system!
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Quilting in-the-hoop: Sashing & Border Blocks
In this article we talk about sashing and border blocks and how we include them in a lot of our collections to tie everything together without hassle.
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Technique Tuesday - 3D Designs
We go in-depth about what makes our tile scene collections so special and how simple they are to create! Our very own In-The-Hoop technique takes out the guess work in quilting to make stitching go by quicker and assembling the tiles together is a breeze!
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The History of Anita Goodesign
Our company was founded in 2004 by our Owner & Operator Stephen Wilson, but his journey to start this company and build it into an industry leader began a decade before that. Back in 1994, Steve was 24 years old and working as an electrician with his father. He never felt like this was....
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Technique Tuesday - Tile Scenes
We go in-depth about what makes our tile scene collections so special and how simple they are to create! Our very own In-The-Hoop technique takes out the guess work in quilting to make stitching go by quicker and assembling the tiles together is a breeze!
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Technique Tuesday - Standard Applique
In this article we discuss how Anita Goodesign has simplified the standard appliqué technique into three easy steps and is be done completely in-the-hoop! It saves you money on fabrics and materials!
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Technique Tuesday - Crazy Quilting
In this article we discuss how Anita Goodesign has simplified the folded fabric technique to be done completely in-the-hoop and save you money on fabrics and materials!
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Quilting In-the-Hoop: Stippling Built Into All Our Designs!
At Anita, the quilt stitching is included in the backgrounds. So, If you want to add stippling or a geometric pattern, simply choose that block. The quilt stitching will wind up being embroidered behind the whole design, so no matter the design you merge on top of the background, it will look perfect every time. You don't have to worry about the stitches being too heavy behind your design either.
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Technique Tuesday - Standard Embroidery
In this article we discuss how Anita Goodesign has simplified the folded fabric technique to be done completely in-the-hoop and save you money on fabrics and materials!
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Technique Tuesday - Folded Fabric
In this article we discuss how Anita Goodesign has simplified the folded fabric technique to be done completely in-the-hoop and save you money on fabrics and materials!
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Quilting In-the-Hoop: How Anita's Method Saves you Fabric
In this article we discuss how to save fabric when we quilt in the hoop using Anita's Quilting In-The-Hoop Technique!
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How to Make a Pillow
How To Create A Pillow Out Of A Mini Quilt Turn any of your mini quilt ideas into plush pillows! We created the two layouts above for gifting to a first responder as something they can bring to an office desk area or even enjoy at home after a long day of saving lives! Keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own! Let's Get Started! Take a mini quilt and create a cozy pillow! Now that the embroidery and four quilt blocks are finished and sewn together, we can begin crafting our pillow! Follow the steps below in order from A - F to complete on your own! Step A : Now that the embroidery is finished, you can continue with the pillow. Step B : Attach the front and back fabric's faces together and pin in place. Step C : Using your sewing machine, sew along three edges of the pillow, leaving about 1/2” seam allowance. Refer to the diagram above for exactly where to sew along the pillow’s edge. Step D : Using scissors, trim the corners of the pillow, so that it will be easier to turn the project. Steps E & F : E: Next, turn the pillow right side out. F: After turning the project, take the polyfill and place it inside the pillow through the hole. Continue to fill the pillow until you have reached the desired fullness. Next, fold the raw edges of the hole inward, then use pins to close the hole shut. Final Step! Finally, take a sewing needle, sew the pillow hole shut, and remove the pins as you go. Trim any excess thread, and your pillow is now complete! Click to Purchase the Prayer Quilt for First Responders
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mothers are truly a blessing in our lives. There are no words to express our gratitude for our mothers. However, giving them a special gift to show your appreciation will surely bring a smile to their face. To help with that, we have put together a Mother's Day gift guide! Keep reading to decide what to gift your mom...
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