Meet Natalie Earnheart

Meet Natalie, the remarkable host of Quilting 101. She was taught how to sew by her mom, of course, and began quilting when she grew up. Natalie enjoys hanging out with her five amazing children and dreaming up new quilt designs. Along with sewing, she also loves painting and working with stained glass. And she’s quite the cook! Just ask the kids. For newcomers to quilting, Natalie says, “Don't be afraid to try something new. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. There’s a world of creative possibilities, try a different technique or style and learn to create what makes you happy.”
Not sure where to start? There's a lot that goes into making a quilt. Learn about the different parts of a quilt and what makes up the top, backing, and binding. Natalie will explain it for you layer by layer in this episode of Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

This information is sure to give an edge to your quilting abilities. Join Natalie in a discussion about rotary cutters. She will teach you about the different sizes and uses and will even show you how to change the blades! Learn more in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

Measure twice, cut once. Sometimes this is easier said than done. Don't let the complex-looking rulers deter you. Natalie is here to explain quilting rulers so you can make accurate measurements everytime! Learn more in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

Hey, we get it. It can be hard to keep up with all the quilting lingo. But don't fret - Natalie is here to teach you about quilting terminology in this new episode of Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

Do you have a pressing question? Learn the difference between pressing and ironing in Quilting 101 with Natalie. This essential skill in quilting will lead to great results later on when you do it correctly. Learn how easy it really is in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

Steam vs. starch? Which to use and when? They're both essential in quilting and Natalie will explain it to you in a straightforward way so you can feel confident when pressing your fabric! Learn more in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

It's hip to be square! Taking the time to square or trim your quilt blocks before assembly will add up to effortless sewing later on. In Quilting 101 with Natalie, you'll learn how to do this in a snap! Watch how easy it is in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

Seams like you might need a little help and Natalie is here to guide you as you start quilting! One of the first things to learn when you’re a beginning quilter is how to sew a consistent quarter inch seam. It helps your blocks turn out the same and gives you those nice corners that actually match up! See how simple it is with Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

Let's do a little "frog sewing" as we like it call it. Rip it! Rip it! Now, some people get upset when they have to pull out the seam ripper, but do you feel the same way when you erase a mistake with a pencil? Nobody's perfect and Natalie's here to show you the easy way to learn from your mistakes in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

We've got your back! Covering the back of your quilt with the right amount of fabric may seem tricky, but Natalie will explain just how simple it is. She'll help you calculate the right amount every single time without the guesswork so you don't overbuy or underbuy fabric. Learn how it's done in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

The very last step of quilting is adding binding and Natalie will guide you each step of the way to help it turn out wonderfully. The first step is to calculate the right amount of quilt binding, because nobody likes it when they come up short! Watch how it's done in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

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