Hi , 

Today I am basting on my Little Rebel sewing machine from Grace Company. The Little Rebel is designed for both a sewing table and a longarm frame, and while it doesn't have a basting stitch per se, you can work the needle up / down feature to stitch some great basting stitches.

Check it out in the short below:

Basting for Beginners Workshop

If basting gets you in a bind, and you're not happy with your current technique, I have a video workshop that breaks down all things basting and simplifies the process.

From a baby quilt to a king size quilt, you'll learn how to baste quilts of all sizes. Leah will guide you every step of the way, from preparing your materials to picking the right batting, so your finished quilt will look and feel the way you want. 

Ten videos are included in this workshop with a wealth of information for quilters of all skill levels. You'll learn how to:

• Layer and baste your quilt on a table - not on the floor!
• Select the right batting so your project can be finished as fast as you desire.
• Test your batting so you know what to expect in the finished quilt.
• Prepare the fabric and batting of your quilt so they're easy to layer together.
• Baste a a baby quilt and a king sized quilt with pins.
• Remove the pins and secure the layers by machine.
• Speed up the process by basting on a longarm frame

Click Here to check out our Basting Basics workshop.

That's it for this week, my quilting friend! , how do you feel about basting. Do you enjoy it, or do you dread it, or are you indifferent? I'd love to hear your opinion! Please reply to this email with your thoughts on basting.

Let's go quilt,

Leah Day