Episode 5: Holding Your Quilt Like a Pro: Quilt Control Tips for Ruler Quilting

You’ve got your ruler foot. You’ve got your favorite ruler. But your quilt? That thing is sliding, shifting, and bunching like it has a mind of its own! In today’s episode, we’re talking about the one skill that separates frustration from fun in ruler quilting: how you hold and control your quilt while you stitch.

If you’ve ever felt like your quilt top is breakdancing under the needle — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why quilt control is half the battle in ruler work

• The tools I recommend to help you grip, glide, and guide with confidence

• Quilting posture and hand positioning tips

• Troubleshooting bumps, drags, and wobbly stitches

• How slowing down actually speeds up your quilting success

• My favorite pro tips (plus a few dad jokes!)

Mentioned in This Episode – Must-Have Tools:

Quilting GlovesBetter grip, less slip! These help control fabric without tension in your hands.Shop quilting gloves on Amazon (affiliate)

Slip Mat / Supreme SliderReduces drag and helps your quilt glide across the machine bed.Find one at Sewing Parts Online (affiliate)

Grippy SprayMy go-to to keep rulers from sliding on fabric while quilting.Get Grippy Spray on Amazon (affiliate)

Silly Moon Quilting RulersA favorite for beginner-friendly, beautiful designs.Shop Silly Moon Rulers (affiliate)

My Sewing Machine: Juki TL-18It’s a powerhouse for domestic ruler quilting.

View it on Sewing Parts Online (affiliate)

Extension Table or Drop-In TableSupport that quilt! More space equals less frustration.Shop tables and extensions here (affiliate)