We're also offering a great stash-building precut fat quarter pack for just $14.99. Click Here to check out the precut packs.

This collection of six bright 100% cotton Island Batik fat quarters is the perfect start to a gorgeous fat quarter collection. Each fabric is precut to 18" x 22" which is the perfect size for cutting many shapes for a new quilt.

Last week we kicked off our new T-shirt Quilt Along with some basic posts on how to make your t-shirt blocks and walking foot quilting basics. Click Here to find all the posts for this fun project.

This week we're moving on with a super popular machine quilting design - gridlines! Click Here to learn how to quilt Gridlines in a T-Shirt Block.

Question - Leah, I always end up with little ridges and puckers when the lines intersect. Do you have any advice for avoiding that problem? Thanks!

Answer - I've found that only really happens when the block hasn't been basted quite right. Are you using pins or basting spray? Try pin basting instead because it will lock the layers together more securely.

When you go to baste, really get the backing fabric tight and secure it solidly to the table. Then when you spread out the batting and quilt top, really take your time smoothing out each layer and getting them perfectly flat with no extra fabric or bagginess on the surface.

I think it also helps to use a random stitch pattern like I've used for the gridlines. When you quilt all the horizontal lines first, then quilt all the vertical lines, this can cause the fabric to shift in one direction, making ripples and puckers more likely.

Do you have a question about walking foot machine quilting? Reply to this email with your question and we might feature it in the next newsletter so everyone can learn together!

Last week I splurged on a vintage Viking 6570, a cam sewing machine built in the 1970s. When I posted about it on Facebook, many quilters had no idea what I was talking about!

So this week I shot a short video here to explain what cam sewing machines are and how they work. Click Here to read the post and watch the video.

My favorite thing about this machine? The beautiful red color! It's such a gorgeous machine and so far it's stitching so quietly and beautifully. I can't wait to see how this machine works for machine quilting!

That's it for this week! Check out our new batik fabric collection and let us know if we're missing colors you'd love to see in stock.

Let's go quilt,

Leah Day