Freemotion quilting

I've had the chance to review the book Free Motion Quilting for Beginners (and those who think they can't), by Molly Hanson. I love that title! I'm a big proponent of quilting your own quilts, as you know, and I've read a lot of books about free motion quilting. I like how everyone presents the information in their own personal way....there is always more to learn! This book presents all the practical information you need to get started. More importantly, it gives you the confidence to jump…

Do you want to do quilting differently this time? Try and learn how to do FMQ in this post on the free motion quilting tutorial.

I'm teaching a Free Motion Quilting class starting in April at my LQS, Heartstrings and Heirlooms. I finished up the class sample over the weekend. In the class the students will do larger samples, but I needed a small book of designs to advertise the class. As you can see in the above end view, I used three different types of batting for my sample book - Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton, Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton and 20% polyester), and a 100% wool. I used a tutorial from a recent Quilting Arts…

Free motion quilting is still something I get asked about the most. It's so simple, and also so daunting at the same time! I'm DEFINITELY not an expert, and don't look too close at my stitches, but good news....it doesn't have to be perfect, AND it's a great stress reliever! ;) While I was quilting...Read More

Free motion quilting sampler block using quilt as you go technique. How to quilt flying geese block.

Introduction to Free Motion Quilting - 6 hours $79 Learn a variety of free motion quilting stitches. Use your needle like a pencil and enjoy the freedom of free motion quilting. We will be making sampler piece with 20 different patterns on it. Come see which designs you like best. Beginners welcome! Supply List

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Free Motion Quilting for beginners. Tips to solve free motion quilting problems:uneven tension or stitches, backing fabric fold plus notions that will help.

Learn three essential free motion quilting designs to unlock all the skills you need to master any free motion quilting pattern even if you have never done f...