Tracy Perks' Quilting Blog - Tips, Tutorials & Inspiration for All Skill Levels

Using a cutting mat for quilting - a Beginners guide.
Using a cutting mat for quilting - a beginners guide.
Cutting fabric accurately is a key skill for the beginner quilter. In this blog I talk you through different aspects of the cutting mat, which is an essential tool in quilting. I write about choosing the right cutting mat for your project, maintenance of the mat, what the grid lines mean and proper usage of your cutting mat for quilting.

EP.8 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 8 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on my YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about how I bind my quilts using the sewing machine method.

EP.7 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 7 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on my YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about how I quilt my quilts.

EP.6 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 6 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on my YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about how I baste my quilts in a very small space.

EP.5 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 5 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about how to assemble your rows for your quilt top.

EP.4 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 4 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about how to construct your rows for your quilt top.

EP.3 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 3 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about how to make your half square triangles.

EP.2 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 2 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo. This episode is about cutting and prepping your fabric, with demonstrations of 2 different quilting rulers and techniques.

EP.1 of the Tulips Bloom Quilt Series
Episode 1 of the Tulips Bloom series is out now on YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo.
I talk about fabric selection.

The Tulips Bloom Series is here.
Out now on my YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo. The Tulips Bloom quilt series.

my first series on YouTube
Coming soon to my YouTube Channel @RopeandAnchorTradingCo. The Tulips Bloom quilt series.

Navigating creativity
Navigating Creativity - Video and recording set up for sewing and quilting in The Little Boat

do you want to learn to quilt?
Do you want to learn how to quilt? Here is a quick list of the things I recommend you need to get started.