2026 Discussions and Demos from The Den
Join MK and Ellen on Wednesdays for live longarm quilting discussions and demos. We'll cover a wide array of topics and techniques. Get ideas, tips and tricks about the given topic from Your Dynamic Duo.
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01-14-2026 Session Summary
Pre-Session Chatter
FREE PREVIEW01 - Luminary Quilt Overview: Design, Layout, and Planning Choices
FREE PREVIEW02 – Choosing a Background Quilting Approach That Supports the Quilt’s “Star Moment”
03 – Building a Repeatable Row Concept Using “Piano Key” and a Secondary Texture
04 – Managing Alignment When Seams Aren’t Perfectly Straight
05 – Cropping Around Points and Diamonds Without Visual “Overbuild”
06 – Free-Motion Finishing in Busy Patchwork: Keeping the Shape Readable
07 – MK Demo: Cropping an Edge-to-Edge Around a Large Center Shape Using Sections
01-28-2026 Session Summary
01-28-2026 DandD Replay / Pre-Session Chatter
FREE PREVIEW01 - Why “Modern Quilting” Keeps Coming Up
FREE PREVIEW02-Thinking About Straight-Line Quilting Without Overcomplicating
03- Using Long, Linear Edge-to-Edge Designs for a Modern Look
04 - Planning Advances and Spacing Before You Commit
05 - Drawing Inspiration from Quilt Shows and Online Searches
06 - Using Simple Shapes to Create Modern Texture
07 - Playing With Density: Open Space vs. Tight Quilting
08 - Matchstick Quilting as a Visual Effect, Not a Detail
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