Beginner free motion quilting designs

Free-motion quilting can feel intimidating when you're first getting started. After all, you're used to a walking foot doing the hard work of guiding your design. But once you switch...

Finished your quilt top and ready to quilt? Continue reading for 10 quilting designs for beginners perfect for your first quilt!

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

The best way to get perfect quilting is to transfer quilting designs onto the quilt top before stitching. Continue reading to see how!

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.

Moving on this week to our next shape, spirals (or hooks). We can really have some fun with this shape. It works for so many quilts.

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

I sure hope you have learned a thing or two along the way with this series. If you just joined us, start from the beginning.

Today, it’s all about the 5 things you need to know about thread when free motion quilting. I’m going to use the Sapphire 930 to show you some different ways the sewing machine can be threaded. Yes – it does make a difference! Next up, I’ll chat about thread weights and…