Free motion quilting tips

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

Eight Free Motion quilting Tips for Confident Beginners- for when you're sick of making place mats and hot pads!

If you're looking to start free motion quilting, or just want some tips to improve your technique, you've come to the right place! Keep reading for beginner-friendly tips that will have you free motion quilting like a pro in no time.

Sometimes jumping into free motion quilting needs a baby step, and grid quilting is just the thing to do it! Check out these 9 grid quilting ideas and other machine quilting tips to get started using the grid quilting technique. | Quilting Wemple

Marking a quilting design on your quilt top is a quick way to make huge improvements to your free motion quilting. Using these machine quilting tips, you can stop guessing where to go and always end up with perfect shapes. Continue reading for 5 ways you can transfer quilting designs on your next quilt. | Quilting Wemple

Free motion machine quilting is not usually a skill that someone is born with and many people get so frustrated with it, they’ll pay TONS of money to have someone else do it! Did you know that it IS possible to get free motion quilting on a home machine that looks like the pros? It just takes a little understanding about what makes it tricky in the first place. Continue reading for some great free motion machine quilting tips and start loving your own quilting designs today.

How to Have Perfect Sewing Machine Tension for Free Motion Quilting — String & Story

Free motion quilting can be tricky to get the hang of when you are just starting out. One thing that can make it easier and less intimidating is drawing or transferring the quilting design or motif onto the quilt top or project. Ashley Hough shows you how to do this using freezer paper, which eliminates the need to draw directly on the fabric.

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…

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