Quilting With Rulers

In this episode, Melanie pulls back the curtain on her Quilting with Rulers Academy, a step-by-step online course designed to help you finish your quilts with confidence using ruler quilting on your home machine. Learn why rulers are a game changer, what’s inside the course, and how real students are transforming their quilting.Links Mentioned:Join the Quilting with Rulers Academy → bit.ly/QuiltingAcademyFollow Melanie on Instagram → instagram.com/TheMelanieGrace

Ready to beat the holiday hustle? It’s Christmas in July! In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips for quilting FAST — so you can tackle your gift list without losing your quilting mojo. Whether you’re finishing UFOs or starting fresh, you’ll learn how ruler work, the right tools, and smart project choices make all the difference.In This Episode:✅ Why July is the perfect time to plan your holiday quilt gifts✅ My favorite “quick-win” projects — think small bags, wallets, and table runners✅ How ruler quilting saves time with clean, consistent lines✅ Why cork and vinyl from Sallie Tomato are my go-tos for stylish gifts — plus, I’m a Certified Educator and can teach you how to sew them!✅ Must-have tools for smooth ruler work — including my favorite rulers:Creative Grids Meander RulerSilly Moon Quilting Co. RulersAngela Walters Collection at Fat Quarter ShopSlip MatQuilting Gloves✅ Why I love my Juki TL-18 for precision ruler work✨ Ready to master ruler quilting?Join my Quilting With Rulers Academy and finish more quilts with confidence — holiday gifts included!Sign up here!If you loved this episode…Leave a review, share it with a quilting friend, and tag me on Instagram!Let’s quilt together — faster and happier.

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 workThe tools I recommend to help you grip, glide, and guide with confidenceQuilting posture and hand positioning tipsTroubleshooting bumps, drags, and wobbly stitchesHow slowing down actually speeds up your quilting successMy 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)

Show Notes:Curious about quilting with rulers but unsure where to start? In this episode, I break down the exact tools, tips, and techniques you need as a beginner to start quilting with confidence. Whether you've just heard of a "ruler foot" or you're already drooling over arc designs—this episode is for YOU!💬 Here’s what you’ll learn:What ruler quilting is (and why it’s magic ✨)The essential tools every beginner should haveMy favorite rulers for swoops, straight lines, and simple gridsHow to avoid slippery situations (Grippy Spray to the rescue!)Designs that are perfect for beginners: straight lines, curves, crosshatching, echo quilting, and ditch-stitching🧵 Mentioned Supplies (affiliate links):Ruler Foot – Check compatibility with your machineMy Juki TL18 – Love it for ruler quiltingMeander Ruler – A beginner faveAngela Walters Rulers – Creative GridsAmanda Murphy RulersSilly Moon Quilting Co.Grippy Spray – Keeps rulers in placeSlip MatQuilting Gloves📥 Grab the Freebie:🧷 Beginner Ruler Quilting Setup Checklist – Download the PDF🎓 Ready to go from ruler rookie to confident quilter?Join my full online course: Quilting with Rulers Academy👉 Enroll or join the waitlist here

Today we’re talking all about the mighty walking foot: why it’s a beginner’s best friend and why I eventually upgraded to quilting with rulers!Learn how to set up your walking foot, what kinds of projects it’s perfect for, and when you might want to try ruler quilting instead.👉 Ready to dive into ruler quilting? Join me inside The Quilting with Rulers Academy today at https://bit.ly/QuitingAcademywww.TheMelanieGrace.comwww.SewMelanie.comwww.ety.com/shop/TheMelanieGrace

In today’s episode, we’re rolling back the rotary cutter and diving into the fascinating evolution of quilting rulers! From hand-traced cardboard templates to acrylic innovations and ruler work quilting on domestic machines — we cover it all.You’ll learn:🧵 How the rotary cutter changed quilting forever in 1979📏 Why acrylic rulers became the gold standard in the 80s & 90s🪡 The rise of ruler work quilting on longarms and domestic machines🌏 The global innovation from Westalee Design and Sew Steady🎓 Why knowing the history empowers your modern quilt practiceLinks & Resources:🔗 Enroll in the Quilting with Rulers Academy — www.SewMelanie.com/academy🎥 Watch the tutorial series on YouTube — youtube.com/melaniegracemusic🧵 Shop quilting rulers & feet – affiliate links in the description!CTA:If you’ve got quilting rulers collecting dust, now’s your chance to learn how to use them with confidence. Join me in the Quilting With Rulers Academy today and bring those quilt tops to life!Let’s connect:📸 Instagram: @SewMelanie📧 Email List: Get weekly quilting tips at SewMelanie.com

Welcome to the Quilting with Rulers Podcast! The podcast dedicated to finishing quilts with our domestic machines! Discover the art of ruler quilting with Melanie Grace, founder of TheMelanieGrace brand and the Quilting with Rulers Academy. Each episode offers practical techniques, creative inspiration, and expert insights to help you create stunning quilting designs with precision and confidence. Whether you're new to ruler work or looking to enhance your skills, join our weekly episodes for tutorials, interviews, and tips that will transform your quilting projects. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and be part of our growing community of creative quilters. Follow and Subscribe! https://www.sewmelanie.com https://www.instagram.com/TheMelanieGrace https://themelaniegrace.myflodesk.com/waitlist

Quilting with Rulers Podcast Unlock the secrets of precision quilting! Join your host as we dive deep into the world of ruler quilting, breaking down techniques, sharing inspiring stories, and empowering quilters of all levels to create stunning, professional-quality quilts. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, "Quilting with Rulers" is your go-to podcast for turning fabric into art. New episodes every week! 🧵 Transform your quilting. Master your craft. Create with confidence. #QuiltingPodcast #RulerQuilting #CreativeCrafts What You'll Discover:

In this episode I talk about my goals and dreams for the year of 2021 where I try to record the rest of my Christmas songs and release them this fall! I get a little distracted cuz I fear I have ADHD but I tried to stay on point as much as possible please head over to my mailing list and sign up so you can stay updated on the progress. Thanks for listening. Http://www.themelaniegrace.com

The first weekend in February was so much fun! My aunt and cousins came to town and I spent the day with my sister and my mom and them while we toured southern California starting at the cemetery driving past childhood homes shopping and ending with a tea party! Then on Sunday my husband and I took our kids to downtown Disney where we did some shopping were forced to wear face masks and spent tons of money even though the park was closed. Also I reopen my Etsy shop and you can now purchase yourself DIY macrame keychain sets and matching family masks.

I have a headache there's 15 days till Christmas and all I want to do is so and quilt and create. But I have to stand in office at work.

Are you sick and tired of Christmas music? then you're not going to like Carrie Underwood's new Christmas album. Because it's all the same songs that I've been sung before by everyone! enjoy my rant on Christmas music and why people need to start writing new Christmas music. I also shred some light on my dreams of doing a Christmas album and three of the song titles that I'm currently working on. That I'm currently working on. Here is the link to my Spotify playlist called "my kind of Christmas" https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NBywSLBqAtpJni9CFt4qd?si=5FCB7UolRG6y4oCVeZcsEg

Come stop on by for a quick little chat about the Melanie Gray Show returning and tonight being election night.

Hey there everyone my apologies for not posting on podcast episode and over a month. Please enjoy this special episode where it's a song that I produced on GarageBand that I called that Pandemic. In the background you can hear my oldest son singing with me I hope you enjoy this while we are all cooped up inside during this quarantine due to covid19.

Head over to my website to see dinner images of the mortality rates of COVID19

Good morning! Thank you for tuning into the Melanie Gray show on today's episode I talked to you first about being forgettable that I talk about being a mom of two and how I experienced the way I never want to start a Monday again then I talk about my scrappy hearts quilt along with Emily Dennis and my current status. As mentioned please head over to my website www.themelaniegrace.com and sign up for my mailing list and also you can hear my original song forgettable here:. https://youtu.be/NonRVqf6qm0

hello everyone in this episode of the Melanie Grace show I talk about my experience at the Road to California which was my first ever quilt show that I have ever attended and man oh man did I love it! also I bought myself a straight stitch showing machine that's going to be able to accomplish all my bag making and quilt making and sewing desires! Head over to my website https://www.theMelaniegrace.com and join my email list

Have you tried planners traditional planners specialty planners week planners calendar planners daily planners? Social media calendars? Will meet you! I finally discovered bullet journaling and man bullet journaling has truly truly changed my life! Kylie recommend to anybody who can't seem to keep a week or day planner in order. Also make sure you head over to my website HTTP:///www.themelaniegrace.com

Hey friends. Grab a blanket and a cup of tea and sit with me as I talk to you about why December caused quite a stressful Christmas and an emotional New year's and how 2020 is going to be a stressful year for me even though we're only 16 days in. Head on over to my website www.themelaniegrace.com to see some extra special show notes and links to some of the things going on in my life. To any mom out there who shout has autism whether minor mild or severe I would love to hear from you both if you need support or if you have advice. we're all in this together and I know that we all just want the best for our children.

Hey guys! It's me Melanie Grace. on this episode of the Melanie Gray show I start talking about how I celebrated the new year basically I was asleep and my neighbors woke me up. then I discussed how I'm thinking about changing my subscription box from my annual subscription with FabFitFun to an annual subscription with cause box. they are both quarterly seasonal subscription boxes with beauty and lifestyle products in them but after being a member of FabFitFun for so many years I am thinking about trying something new. If you have a idea or an option or something to say let me know? I'd love to hear it! Around minute 7 I start talking about my utter excitement about tending my first ever quilt show. The road to California! I want to buy a new sewing machine I want to buy a new sewing table and I'm hoping that that is a place I get to do it! Thanks for tuning in we'll hear you next week for the Melanie Grace show

What are you doing New year's Eve? I'll tell you what I'm doing! I'm working hard and hardly working and really excited to put 2019 behind me and get started on my own decade of the roaring twenties! 2020 here I come!

From 2009 to 2019 I did a decade in review as recommended from Marie forleo. this experiment led me down a rabbit trail of seeing some victories and a lot of losses in my life. I am anxious and excited looking into the new year and how the 20s I'm hoping are going to be the best decade yet! in this episode I talk about my father and his passing in 2009 from ALS and my last Christmas with him that brought me to tears.

I got a new phone I don't have an external microphone to work with it because it doesn't have the port for headphones and I'm not sure why but when you listen to this podcast you will hear click click click in the background. if you listen all the way through you'll hear me talk about the gifts that I'm planning on sewing for my friends family and my son's teachers and all the wonderful things that I love to do!

In today's episode I talk about how my quilting journey began and where I am now when I look at my mound of scraps and go on an endless thought journey about what to do with them. Head on over to my website and share your thoughts about what you do with scraps and any pattern suggestions you have. www.themelaniegrace.com

It's Thanksgiving week and I'm talking to you about thankfulness, gratefulness, appreciation. I challenge you to do my verbal gratefulness challenge!

Self-care shouldn't be something that stresses out. in this episode I talked about real deal real life small self-care things you can do for your future self that will set you in a much better mood to take on each day.

Well day jobs fuel my day dream job so I guess I have to keep it.

In today's episode I talked about how the first podcast I did last week Launched a massive thought in my brain that caused tons of research and really made me think hard about my future. And yes that is a dream of owning my own quilt shop

hi hi Melanie Grace come drive with me and hear me talk about how I have journeyed from creating friendship bracelets as a kid to now being an avid quilter and macrame creator. This podcast you will listen to my journey of how I got here and where I want to go. Head on over to www. The Melanie grace.com for more information see you next week at 10 a.m. on Tuesday