Karla Gerome’s love for quilting began at a young age. She helped her mom tie quilts for family and friends and later taught at a hand-quilting class called “Tiny, Tiny Stitches.” She now leads the education department at Grace Company, which allows her the opportunity to innovate and create new ideas and ways to quilt or sew.
Karla always looks to learn new techniques and help others develop confidence in themselves and their quilting abilities. She loves to share her experiences and passion for quilting with others, and she deeply enjoys helping people discover their quilting style. She appreciates working with individuals of all skill levels and providing creative quilting solutions.
Learn how to fix your tension when your quilt looks puckered or has drunken stitches. Find out what makes your quilt look pokey are have tension issues in one direction on this week's Tuesdays with Grace.
Karla will introduce you to the project pattern and walk you through the piecing process for this 3D Block Pattern Quilt.
Stitching corner and borders patterns in Quilter's Creative Touch without the Gold Features.
Stitching border and corner patterns in Quilter's Creative Touch even if you don't have the gold features
Learn about the different modes for freemotion and what might be the best time to use each of them.
Learn about when and how to use the many different feet for freemotion quilting and how they can make your quilting stand out!
Learn how you can plan out your quilting and utilize Quilter's Creative Touch's simulation mode to prepare for your quilting.
Learn how to make this darling strip quilted tree skirt with Karla!
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Either way, this Tuesday we’re bringing you a festive quilt idea that’s perfect for chilly winter nights. Learn how to make a Sweet for Santa Minky Quilt with Karla! Also, we're giving away a $500 gift card!
In this week’s episode, Karla will quilt a star shaped quilt-top, by trimming a pantograph using Pattern eClipse. Pattern eClipse is an amazing feature only available with a Gold Subscription to the Grace Company’s automation software Quilter’s Creative Touch 5 Pro.
Welcome to part 2 of How to Get the Most Out of Your QCT5 Gold Features! In this week's episode, Karla has a quilt on a Q-Zone Hoop-Frame and will be demonstrating the Borders and Corners feature. This feature works differently on a Hoop-Frame, but will still allow you to quilt your borders quickly and easily.
Karla will walk you through how to use the Cutie Frame and the 15" machine. Stay tuned after the demonstration for a Q&A, Promo Review, and $1,500 Giveaway!
Today, we will kick off our 3-part series, Extreme Paper Piecing! Part 1 covers cutting, ironing, prep, and piecing. Stay tuned after the demonstration for a Q&A and Promo Review!
Today, we will continue our 3-part series with Extreme Paper Piecing! This lesson will teach you how to tack down your pieces while quilting. Stay tuned after the demonstration for a Q&A and Promo Review!
Karla will finish the “Extreme Paper Piecing†series with a lesson on Automation and Ruler Work. Stay tuned after the demonstration for a Q & A and Promo Review!
In this episode, Karla begins the 2-part series, Heartly Quinn! Part 1 covers cutting, piecing, tips and tricks. Additionally, just in time for Valentine's Day, you'll see our most LOVED products! Stay tuned after the demonstration for a LIVE Q&A and sales promotion review!
During this episode, we will finish the Heartly Quinn series. This lesson will teach you how to use the amazing features on the Q'nique 21 Pro machine, QCT5 automation, and the virtual longarm tool. Stay tuned after the demonstration for a LIVE Q&A!
In this week's lesson, Karla will do some impressive ruler work using the Quilt Perfect Ruler Kit. Learn how each of the different attachments can assist your quilting. Stay tuned after the demonstration for a LIVE Q&A!
Karla will demonstrate features of the Q’nique 19 machine, including the different stitch modes, the touchscreen display, how to adjust your settings, and much more! Stay tuned after the demonstration for a LIVE Q&A, promo review, and giveaway!
In this first part of the four-part series, “Kaleidoscope Quilt,” Karla will demonstrate how to cut out and piece her quilt pattern! Stay tuned after the lesson for a LIVE Q&A and sales promotion review!
Join us for part two of the “Kaleidoscope Quilt” series! Karla will walk us through the quilting process of this wonderful design and will show us how to set up the QCT automation software. Stay tuned after the lesson for a LIVE Q&A!
Today, Karla will show us how to finish her beautiful Kaleidoscope Quilt using Quilters Creative Touch 5 automation software. Stay tuned after the lesson for a LIVE Q&A!
Tune in to see Karla’s beautifully finished Kaleidoscope Quilt! Keep watching for a sneak peek at an exciting upcoming event!
We will be going over how to register for Spring Fling and some of our amazing April promotions.
Karla will be teaching us a new way to use strips for a cute little Easter Bunny Bag!
Karla is going to teach us a new pattern make a fun Spring baby quilt!
Karla will walk through the new Quilter's Creative Touch 5 features! These new features and the update with be released May 3rd!
Join us as we go over this month's promotions! Stay tuned to win a Q-Zone Hoop-Frame!
In this lesson, Karla will teach you how to make an adorable and trendy "baby bubbles" quilt with fun, puffy blocks.
Karla will demonstrate tips and tricks for putting your quilt on a hoop frame. This will be a great segment for new quilters or those who have recently bought a frame from The Grace Company.
Karla will be showing us how to use the edge-to-edge design feature on the Quilter’s Creative Touch Pro 5 software to make a quick quilt when you’re short on time!
Karla will be live to talk about the Cutie Frame and this months deals. Karla will also show some of her amazing adventures in Australia.
Karla goes step-by-step through the process of loading fabric on a rolling frame. From attaching cloth leaders to pinning the backing to attaching the batting and quilt top, you'll learn the best way to keep your fabric on straight.
In today's video, Karla will be live to show you an innovative technique for using a longarm quilting machine to do raw edge applique while your quilt is on the frame.
Learn how to use Pattern eClipse, a feature only available with a Gold Access subscription to the QuiltMotion Quilter’s Creative Touch 5 Pro software. Pattern eClipse is used to stitch designs outside or inside a specific shape.
Welcome back to Tuesdays with Grace! Join Karla as she shows how you can use automation on a hoop-style frame!
You can do anything on our Cutie Frame, and Karla is here to prove it. Learn with her as she shows how to shift the fabric and use the end-point adjust feature on QTC5.
Jana and Lubica are teachers in Slovakia who teach kids and adults how to quilt. These two give so many people the opportunity to quilt, and they are such an inspiration to us. Watch our interview with them to hear their story!
Karla is always asked how she starts a new project. If you have this question too, then watch this to find out! Karla will go through her pre-quilting checklist and discuss her process. Download your own checklist and learn how to prep your machine for a smooth and easy quilting experience.
Tune in to learn from our engineering team as they discuss our recent product launches, and get the inside scoop on how they create new products! You'll hear from multiple team members on their process and how they contribute to the Grace Company.
Karla is always up for a new block design. Watch as she teaches how to make this cute Sunflower block.
Join Karla and Nicole to hear Nicole's journey into quilting and how she turned her love for quilting into her own business!
If you ever have questions about getting set up on a Hoop Frame, tune in to watch this. Karla gives great tips on how to make your quilting experience on a hoop frame fun and smooth.
Jennifer Davey is one of our newest employees. Watch our interview with her to learn about her quilting experience and her role at Grace!
As part of the 12 day count down, Karla shows how she made Gerome the Gnome. Tune in to learn how to make one yourself!
Karla is excited to give you some tips about the rolling frame. If you have ever had questions about how to put fabric on the frame or install the cloth leaders, then tune in for this quick video. Plus learn how to get started using the idler bar!
Welcome to Week One of our newest and cutest baby quilt. This Maverick and Vixen Fox Baby Quilt is an easy and personalized quilt for everyone to enjoy. Tune in to watch Karla teach how to cut and piece our first project of 2023.
In week two Karla shows how she uses long arm quilting on our Maverick and Vixen Fox Baby Quilt. Karla is excited to give tips and tricks to free motion quilting.
Last part of our Maverick and Vixen Fox Baby Quilt is here. Karla is showing off Quilt Motion Automation. She is going to walk you through step by step to make sure your quilt is perfect for you.
Come and Join Karla live. See what other Tuesdays with Grace viewers have made and get all your questions answered.
Week 3 is finally the week where Karla gets to show off her ideas for the Emoji Pillow. If you love these emoji pillows but want to be able to switch out the faces, then this week is for you. Karla has created the perfect pillow that is fun for all ages. Watch this week's live and join as she makes this week super emojinal!
Join Karla as she demonstrates how to use some of our rulers, including the slice and ditcher rulers as well as the 9" square ruler from TrueCut to help mark your quilt. If you're doing your own ruler work along with us, it's a good idea to have a #2 pencil with good eraser also.
In this Part 2 of working with the ruler work quilt, Karla shows how she gets started with ruler work. Learn simple ruler work designs and practice on the quilt. Check the video on quiltingwithgrace.com/tuesday and click more details to find the pattern for this quilt and follow along! Post photos of your progress on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #TWGmar and we will highlight your work on our Q&A week!
Karla finishes her ruler work quilt and fills in the rest of her quilt with filler designs. Check the video on quiltingwithgrace.com/tuesday and click more details to find the pattern for this quilt and follow along! Post photos of your progress on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #TWGmar and we will highlight your work on our Q&A week!
Karla is live to answer your questions, to open up your emails, and show off some of the great work our quilters have shared with us on social media with #TWGmar.
This month Karla demonstrates how to quilt up to a king size quilt on the space-saving, economical Cutie Frame and a domestic machine!
Karla returns to her quilt on the Cutie frame. She shows how to load the fabric and gets started quilting. She prepares the quilt by marking the space and then quilts a heart boarder design.
Karla is live today to answer your questions about quilting with a domestic machine on a Cutie and learn how to improve your quilting experience with stitch regulation!
Join us at Grace as we take another look at the possibilities of a Cutie Frame. On this week’s Tuesday with Grace, Karla will continue her large quilt on the cutie frame. She will be demonstrating how to use the Gracie laser on a domestic machine to follow pantographs!
Materials that Karla will be using in today's video:
Sheet Protectors
Pantograph - https://events.graceframe.com/event/tuesdays-with-grace-pantographs-on-the-cutie?k=tuesdays-with-grace--7
Dry Erase Marker
Quilt Pounce
Gracie Laser - https://graceframe.com/en/product/gracie-laser
Karla is continuing to show how to use a domestic machine on a Cutie. In this video, Karla will teach another way to quilt using rulers! See how you can install a ruler base to a regular sewing machine and use rulers to create beautiful and accurate designs.
If you are new to quilting, it can be overwhelming to get started, but in this video Karla is here to help you get inspiration on how to quilt your quilts as she finishes her quilt with a Cutie Frame and Domestic Machine.
Join Karla on this season finale of Tuesday's with Grace. See what projects have been done so far! See what we have next and let us know what you would like to see!Let us know what you think in this survey!
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Do you have tension problems? Join us in a tension course! In lesson one learn how to fix your tension issues by learning the ins and outs of your machine. Get to know your manual and the anatomy of your machine at Tuesday’s with Grace.
Learn what thread tension is with Grace! Find out the differences between good and bad tension when it comes to your quilting. Follow along in our tension troubleshooting guide linked below
Here are some of the most common causes of bad tension! These are the things to check first when you are having a problem! These simple problems are the problem a lot of the time!
Having problems with your tension? Learn with us what things can affect our tension! Tension is more than just a knob! Learn how your machine and you can affect your quilting.
What do you do when your top stitches don't look quite right? Find out the solutions to common tension problems that cause top stitches problems!
Do your bottom stitches look wrong? Find out what is wrong on this episode of Tuesday's with Grace. Karla walks us through common tension problems that mess with the bottom thread.
Are you noticing issues with both your top and bottom thread? Learn the differences between long stitches and skipped stitches and what to do about them on this week's Tuesdays with Grace
Are your stitches inconsistent or loose? Find out what is causing issues with your top and bottom threads with Karla on Tuesdays with Grace.
Learn how to identify and fix inconsistent stitches.
Do you know that your tension issue is in the bobbin, but don't know what to do? Learn how to troubleshoot your bobbin case with us!
Sometimes the tension problem is in the winding of your bobbin. Find out how with Karla on Tuesday's with Grace.
Tired of Breaking threads while you sew? Learn how to troubleshoot your thread breaks in part one of common causes and types of thread breaks on Tuesdays with Grace.
The top tensioner on the Q'nique machines is an integral part of the tension process, but what if it stops working effectively? How do you adjust it? Karla and Marie take a tensioner completely apart and put it back together to show us how simple it is to keep it working toward great tension for your quilting projects.
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Join us for a new season of Tuesdays with Grace! Karla will kick this season off with a new quilt. She will demonstrate how to piece the Starberry Quilt. Download the pattern and follow along!
Learn the elements of design along with us on Tuesdays with Grace. Karla will teach the elements of design and how to apply these designs to quilting. She will demonstrate using the Starberry quilt.
Want to become better at free motion quilting? Join Karla as she shows you how to design free motion quilting designs and how to implement them on your quilt.
Learn the ins and outs of Automation quilting with Karla on this week’s Tuesday's with Grace. Karla will demonstrate how to incorporate your own designs in your quilt.
Join us for a live episode of Tuesdays with Grace and participate in a question and answer with Karla
Join Karla for a quick and simple scrap busting project on Tuesday's with Grace. This week learn how to make a Christmas Satchel for the holidays.
Is your machine as ready as you are for the new year? Get your machine and projects ready for the New Year. Join Karla as she shares tips and tricks on how to clean and maintain your machine and answers questions!
Still have questions? Join us for a question and answer with the Tech department and Karla as they talk about common issues that they see and answer your questions!
Get in the mood for Valentines Day with Karla's Lovebird quilt. Join her this week as she shows you how to piece this beautiful wall hanging!
Finish the LoveBirds quilt just in time for Valentines Day with Karla. She will go through how to quilt and finish this project!
Join Karla for a Question and Answer Session on this week's Tuesdays with Grace. Send us your questions and ask them in the chat. Karla will answer any questions you have!
Join Karla for a Question and Answer Session on this week's Tuesdays with Grace. Send us your questions and ask them in the chat. Karla will answer any questions you have!
Karla will introduce you to the project pattern and walk you through the piecing process for this 3D Block Pattern Quilt.
In part two of the Sew Easy 2 series, Karla will be walking you through how to quilt edge-to-edge with QCT6!
In part three of the Sew Easy 2 series, Karla will continue her 3D block pattern quilt with the power of panto and QCT6. Tune in to find out how to complete this gorgeous quilt.
Join Karla for a Question and Answer Session on this week's Tuesdays with Grace. Send us your questions and ask them in the chat. Karla will answer any questions you have!