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Quilting Nerd
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I learned quilting from various books and videos. Most of them are for long arm quilters but the knowledge can be adapted for domestic machines. This channel is for others who love quilting and want to try it at home
Understanding texture #5 – This feather looks 3-dimensional!
Today two examples of how I manipulated the density of my quilting to make two designs shone. My feather and my ribbon candy are the real stars of this quilt. The texture is so yummy you want to touch it! Such quilting density contrast makes your design pop!
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Understanding texture #4: periodical texture; using simple shapes and repetition for maximum effect
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Good quilting does not mean complex patterns. For me, good quilting means we know how to manipulate the texture of our quilt to achieve the desired effect. Today, I will show you how to use simple shapes to create wonderful, strong texture. You can use it to attract attention, or to enhance the pattern of your quilt. I hope you will have fun. #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quil...
Understanding texture #3 - How the size of your design impacts the texture - quilting class
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I tested four different designs: the pebbles, swirls, square spirals and waves. Each of them has different character, but we can achieve similar effects by changing the size of the design. I did that for each of the design within a large four patch block. The final effect is very interesting! #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quiltingblocks #howtoquilt the #howtoquiltit #quiltingw...
Understanding texture #2 - Look at me! Effect - how to attract attention in your quilting design
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Today is about understanding how to attract attention in quilting by playing with texture. You can suppress an area, or you can leave a selected shape not quilted. Dense quilting will suppress the batting. Leaving a larger are unquilted will cause it to pop up. A well define shape will create a point of interest and attract attention. And we can play with it around and control it to create even...
Free motion quilting class for beginners and advanced quilters - focus on quilting texture - part 1
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Quilting can be very simple - just stich in the ditch and you are done. But if we want the extra element that makes us want to touch the quilt, we need to understand the texture. Today’s video is about some simple ways to create well define texture. You can use it as a tool to attract extra attention and add a design element to your quilting. #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quil...
Let us hone those fmq skills with simple ideas and simple shapes ! - quilting parkour #2
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I will show you more of some simple quilting ideas. All based on simple shapes. I will explain why I am doing certain things and what skill I am improving. I hope this video will help you ! My secret to wonderful free motion quilting is….. practice. And practice… and then some more. There are some mind tricks to help you get better but they work only of you …. You guessed… practice. #freemotion...
Make your own quilting parkour for better practice of free motion quilting - not only for beginners!
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My secret to wonderful free motion quilting is….. practice. And practice… and then some more. There are some mind tricks to help you get better but they work only of you …. You guessed… practice. Therefore today is all about designing your own parkour where you can practice different quilting skills…. It is not all about perfect block quilting. It is about understanding what we are doing so we ...
Magical HST blocks #4 - flowers, stars and a touch of winter with some free motion quilting
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I used some scraps left from my recent projects and made another HST small project. This combination presents four blue squares on pint with one larger square in the middle. I used different quilting designs to fill all the secondary shapes…. It looks great and I hope you will like it too. #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quiltingblocks #howtoquilt the #howtoquiltit #quiltingwith...
Magical HST blocks #3 - Relaxing and fun free motion quilting design that probably breaks some rules
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I made 16 HST from two fabrics. I used 15 of them to create this fun shape. The division of the block was done just like that. And I had fun quilting it. I must admit, I was surprised by my own ideas…. Again. #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quiltingblocks #howtoquilt the #howtoquiltit #quiltingwithrulers #contrastquilting #quiltingondomesticmachine #janome #quiltingforbeginners ...
Magical HST blocks #2 - I finished this baby quilt using few quilting patterns and it looks great!
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I made a baby quilt consisting of nine HST blocks. There were several secondary patterns possible but I selected one that could simulate a medallion quilt. And I quilted it like that. This video will show you how I handled the corners 😊 #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quiltingblocks #howtoquilt the #howtoquiltit #quiltingwithrulers #contrastquilting #quiltingondomesticmachine #j...
Magical HST blocks #2 - I used quilting to change a baby HST quilt into a medallion quilt part 1
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I made a baby quilt consisting of nine HST blocks. There were several secondary patterns possible but I selected one that could simulate a medallion quilt. And I quilted it like that. This video shows how I quilted the center of the quilt. Second part will shou the quilting strategy for the corners. #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quiltingblocks #howtoquilt the #howtoquiltit #qu...
How to look at your quilting to fall in love? Understanding texture #1 - fmq for beginners
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As makers we have high expectations related to our work. The same goes for quilters. Even beginners expect perfection they know from social media. And more often as not we are too harsh with our results and we get discouraged. In today’s video I want to show you a simple trick how to look at your work from a bit different angle. I hope it will help you to see your quilting in a bit different li...
Magical HST blocks #1 - using free motion quilting to enhance the secondary pattern
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HST is a block consisting of two triangles building a square - HST is an abbreviation from a Half Square Triangle. It can be used a single block or you can use it to create many different secondary blocks. Free motion quilting can be used to enhance certain elements of the block and create additional design elements. The possibilities are indeed endless. Today just one of the possibilities . #f...
Improv quilting in gold part 2 - perfect frustration therapy by free motion quilting, finished!
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It is finished and it looks amazing. I love it. It helped me to be creative and feel free. Music, quilting and no talking! Just relax and enjoy. All the elements used in this improv quilting were introduced previously. You know all of them. If you do not, there is a whole playlist or two with suitable videos. Today it is all about using your favorite patterns to create a new design, new project...
Improv quilting in gold - perfect frustration therapy by free motion quilting, part 1
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Music, quilting and no talking! Just relax and enjoy. All the elements used in this improv quilting were introduced previously. You know all of them. If you do not, there is a whole playlist or two with suitable videos. Today it is all about using your favorite patterns to create a new design, new project, new art. #freemotionquilting #domesticmachine #quilting #quiltingblocks #howtoquilt the #...
Quilting feathers in triangles part 2 - eternal beauty of classic and modern feathers
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Quilting feathers in triangles part 2 - eternal beauty of classic and modern feathers
Quilting feathers in triangles part 1 - a more detailed look into quilting strategies
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Quilting feathers in triangles part 1 - a more detailed look into quilting strategies
Arch-based designs #3 - seven more ideas for free motion quilting fun
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Arch-based designs #3 - seven more ideas for free motion quilting fun
Free motion quilting for beginners - arches-based designs #2; 10 different ideas for overall designs
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Free motion quilting for beginners - arches-based designs #2; 10 different ideas for overall designs
Free motion quilting for beginners - eight different arches and their variations part #1
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Free motion quilting for beginners - eight different arches and their variations part #1
Squares and rectangles - it is time to finish this WIP - relaxing free motion quilting
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Squares and rectangles - it is time to finish this WIP - relaxing free motion quilting
Custom border design - practical quilting tutorial on quilting a border in a large quilt.
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Custom border design - practical quilting tutorial on quilting a border in a large quilt.
Practical quilting - rail fence baby quilt - simple and beautiful free motion quilting project
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Practical quilting - rail fence baby quilt - simple and beautiful free motion quilting project
Marking lines and quilting #2 - Flowers on a square grid background - a romantic quilting design
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Marking lines and quilting #2 - Flowers on a square grid background - a romantic quilting design
Marking lines and quilting #1 - using small orange peel as background for modern quilting
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Marking lines and quilting #1 - using small orange peel as background for modern quilting
Simple ideas, simple quilting #5 - fill the stripes with different free motion quilting designs
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Simple ideas, simple quilting #5 - fill the stripes with different free motion quilting designs
Simple ideas, simple quilting #4 - feathers and marbles - a simple and classical combination
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Simple ideas, simple quilting #4 - feathers and marbles - a simple and classical combination
Simple ideas, simple quilting #3 three x classics: a nine patch, a square grid, and some flowers
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Simple ideas, simple quilting #3 three x classics: a nine patch, a square grid, and some flowers
Simple ideas, simple quilting #2 - sometimes less is more; free motion quilting for beginners
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Simple ideas, simple quilting #2 - sometimes less is more; free motion quilting for beginners
Simple ideas, simple quilting #1 - wonderful result; free motion quilting for beginners
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Simple ideas, simple quilting #1 - wonderful result; free motion quilting for beginners
You are so encouraging to quilters of all abilities and machine capabilities! Thanks ❤
So gorgeous! I need to return to practicing!
I love it when I can motivate and inspire 😁❤❤❤. I hope you will have fun quilting! ❤❤❤
Riblon, feathers,swirls all I like ,splendid ❤❤❤
I love ribbon candy. It always looks good . The extra contrast with the thread.... I am so happy with the project. ❤❤❤
The dense swirls placed around the ribbon candy has a really interesting look. I finished my table runner today, put a picture in the Community Section for those who asked me to show the finished project and I am going to do some practice sandwiches until I decide on the next project. Love the feather as well! ~Cynthia
Hi there! I have seen you table runner, it looks realy great. It is amazing how quilts change the decor. They make homes so nice and cozy. I am trying to find time for my next project. It will be difficult till October....❤❤❤
Just beautiful!!
Thank you!. I love the whole project. It started as a project to test all the different aspects of texture but now I simply love it. I think I have two sections to go.... maybe three. Let's see. ❤❤❤
Pretty feather! It really pops!
It literaly pops. The texture is simply amazing, but that is what wool batting does. ❤❤❤
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback❤❤❤
Can'tt understand what you are saying? Sound is terrible.
I am very sorry to hear that. I check the video on my side and it worked fine.
PLease use CC option on YT. I tested it right now and it should help. Again, no sound problems on my side,
Ha Ha I had to google parkour!
The "problem" is that I learned English mostly from books. I do not care if I read Britisch, AMerican or Australian....so sometimes I will use words that are not typical ... But it got some attention 😅😂❤❤❤
@@quiltingnerd You are great. I enjoy all your videos. Thankyou
@@joettewarburton5328 you are welcome!
tres joli doubler les lignes bonne idée
Thank you! I really like this project...❤❤❤
Another fantastic tutorial ! Thank you.
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your feedback. 😃❤❤❤
That js so striking. I love the fearhers. Still practicing some rather ugly feathers, but seeing a bit if progress with each iteration. Mine still look better in smaller sizes. Perhaps i have better control then? Thank you for all your teachings. They are always lovely.
Hi there! Feathers need some practice. The V shape is critical. I have some other videos on quilting feathres. Maybe one of them will help you along. Just relax and keep practicing. Adria Good's videos are also very good. I learned a lot from her. I am just working on this quilt right now. Almost done! ❤❤❤
Восхищаюсь Вашим мастерством! Всегда смотрю с удовольствием.
Thank you! I am very happy to hear it!
So inspiring!
Thank you most kindly! ❤❤❤
I'm also not patient enough to do that type of prep work! I quilted two of the three 12" squares on my table runner and it ended up having a lot of ruler work. One of these days, I'll do a quilt with no straight lines at all (I hope!). I really like the effect of the every other line texture, Gosia. ~Cynthia
The texture is so much fun. I learned so much while preparing this series. I mean it, when I say, that those simple shapes and techniques are sometimes the most effective. One can quilt and get great texture with very simple means. I am so glad I am taking the time to go over the basics. Simple things can make you happy :) Have a great Sunday! ❤❤❤
@@quiltingnerd I agree 100%.. Take care!
Thank you again for taking the time to show use your beautiful work! I loved the cross hatch. You are so inspiring!❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your feedback. I mentioned that already, that I learned from YT as well. I am trying to give back to the community. ❤❤❤
Fantastic, love the textural techniques thank you!
Thank you for your feedback. This series is more basics oriented. I admit, I learned a lot as well ❤❤❤
@@quiltingnerdI think we underestimate textural effects and this is why this particular series is so helpful!
@@cinziabeley7059 Thank you! You are righte there. When we quilt we tend to think in cathegories of patterns but not texture. However, it is the texture that will differenciate great quilting from a more standard one.
Love the change in texture all coming together. Thanks for sharing your experience and talent.
It is fun to experiment. Most of the time we want to quilt a project and there is no place for such exercies. I hope I can help that way.
Beautiful
Thank you!
Plum: a purple fruit. Plume: a feather.
@@peggyarmstrong128 that was one of my more epic spelling mistakes 🫣😂. Thank you for your comment, as it means you were giving so much attention to my video. English is not my native language so yes, sometimes I do make mistakes. But not with this word anymore😂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Plum A purple fruit. Plume A feather.
Well done. Love how the density creates such a distinctive contrast.
It was fun to approach it in a more systematic manner. I learned a lot and hopefully I can use it on purpose for more impactful designs. ❤❤❤
Do you have a stitch regular on your machine? And are you using it for this video?
Hi! No I do not have a stich regulator. I like my machine humming at a constant speed. It works for me. I tried it ones or twice but the change in the pitch of the machine made me nervous. ❤❤❤
@@quiltingnerd I didn’t think so but your stitches and rhythm were amazing
@@Kathof2 When I teach I always say to my ladies: take a deep breath and go. Take it slow and steady. I limited the speed on my machine, so I can work at the nice steady rythm. I adjusted the way I move the fabric and I try to keep it constant. I quilt slow, as in the video. Quilting is a slow art. Nowdays we have to rush, everything is fast: infromation, learning, working, shopping.... quilting is my art of rebelion.
Love your demonstration, so helpful as I begin my quilting journey
I wish you a fast progress and tons of creative fun! I hope my channel can provide you with more ideas and useful content! ❤❤❤
Très belle idee de changer de dimensions ça me plaît ❤❤❤
Hi Sylvia, thank you for your comment. It was a very good lesson for me as well. I like trying things out but this time I could be very systematic. ❤❤❤
@@quiltingnerd c'est ce qui fait la beauté de vos ouvrages
@@sylvia6607 Thank you so much. Your words mean a lot to me! ❤❤❤
Love your quilting, I will try these! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I love quilting and the impact it has on my life. I like to prapagate it ❤❤❤
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Thank you! ❤❤❤
Beautiful work as usual. Thank you❤❤
Thank you Patricia! I am always happy to get feedback but getting it from my "regular" quilting friends is even more special. ❤❤❤
Wow, love your waves!
Wow! Thank you!. And this was one of my very first videos.....❤❤❤
Beautiful work, can you use darker threads please on light colors and vise versa
Thank you for your feedback. This video was one of my first and I like to think I got better. In most of my videos I use very strong contrast between the thread and the fabric. However, if I have a block or an actual project with different colors, it gets more complicated. Changing thread is not always possible. This is how we sometimes quilt in real life. PLease check my other videos and telll me if you like the contrast better.
Excellent thank you. Lovely texture ❤
Thank you most kindly. I hope I can keep up in the next videos as well ❤❤❤
@@quiltingnerd you never disappoint! Always beautiful ideas.
I love each individual Square. Wonderful video.😊❤😊
Hi Carla, I hope you are well! it was fun. I like that I can test and try different combinations of patterns and quilting. Just like that with no stress. It is my own quilting research❤❤❤
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Thank you so much for this video. You're encouragement makes me want to take on the blanket I have sandwiched together but haven't top stitched yet.
We cannot have that! An unquilted project....I understand your hessitation. I was there some time ago. First the fear of ruining the prefectly sewn top, then thinking how many mistakes I made by selecting the wrong quilting pattern... And then I decided to make a simple quilt from 5 inch squares and just quilt it with different patterns. It was not good quilting but we love this quilt anyway. My kids cuddled under it for six years if not longer. I can only say: make few test sandwiches, get the feel of your machine and you and then go for it. It will be not perfect, but you will learn so much! there is no failure, only lessons ❤❤❤
You just amaze me.God has given you an amazing talent. Gotta ask a question how often do you change your needle? And what kind of machine do you have?
Thank you most kindly for your feedback!❤❤❤. I love all crafts, and enojoy ebroidery and crochet but quilting is really my thing. I have a Janome M7, it is alrge machine but the bit smaller ones like Horizon also do their job. My needles are Organ titanium, relatively large ones 80 and 90. When I start hearing it or when y thread breaks too often then I change it. It depends on the intensity of my quilting, but I would say, every two large quilts....
This made some lovely texture. You always give me great ideas, Gosia. I actually cut the pieces for my table runner project today (three 12" Indian Star blocks, plus border) and will begin the piecing tomorrow. I think I need to do some quilting; my mind has been all over the place, can't sleep well, so I think some creative time is necessary. Hope you have a wonderful upcoming week! ~Cynthia
You need some slow time, for sure. Quilting is good, it lets me to slow down. I think I would have a mental breakdown several times if I would not have this outlet. Making a beautiful decoration for your table, is like adding this last creative touch to the meals that will be served. It is what makes home. Keepinig my fingers crossed!❤❤❤
Love it!! Great tutorial on achieving texture.
Dear Patrcia, thank you for your feedback! This series is less exciting than some of my other videos, but I amed for basics. I hope it will be helpful!. Not all of us have access to have quilting class in person and I hope to fill this need. greetings! ❤❤❤
Makes me want to sew a solid color material quilt just to be able to practice this. Beautiful.
Why resist :) go for it! solid fabrics are best to see the texture. They are like empty pages to be filled! It is fun and it is creative. ❤❤❤
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Thank you!!!!! Greetings from Dresden! ❤❤❤
This is beautiful.
Thank you! It is also relatively easy, give it a try!❤❤❤
Uau!! This is so nice and indeed it seems easy when you show, but I bet anyone whos looks at it withouth knowing how to do it, will certainly think it is very complex. Thank. You just inspired me to quilt a piece of work I have.
I love such comments. Thank you!!! I hope you will have fun with quilting. This video is one of my favorites. It starts witha a line and rest is echo and yet another line. It is a very organic quilting. Always a bit different. It is not difficult, you just have to let go of certain traditional concepts and let it flow. ❤❤❤
Mesmerizing.
It relaxes me... Thank you for your comment!❤❤❤
Amazing to watch your videos! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you most kindly! I hope you can relax, enjoy, and get some inspiration. This is my goal. ❤❤❤
Love this - I am just learning my longarm and love your video's
Thank you for this feedback! Many basics are transferable between the long arm and sitting machine. I am happy, you found this channel!
thank you
you are very welcome!❤❤❤
thank you. I love watching you my problem is I can't seem to get stitches to not skip or to quit looking like tension isn't right. I have a brother ps500 and just recently found a quilting foot that I can adjust the height but I don't really know how high to adjust the foot to the fabric sandwich. and if I can just get stitches to cooperate I won't be as frustrated. I make prayer quilts and right now I just straight stich around each triangle and square.
OK...skipped stiches... possible solutions: new needle, size 80 or 90 the quilting foot should be high enough as to barely touch the fabric. You should not push it. if the foot is too high then you will have the skipped stiches. you can also play with the tension but usually this is not the reason. I do not know the settings for your machine. You can try the hopping foot for comparison sake. if you have few different ones try those. Quilting on a domestic machine depends on the machines. I had one pfaff that was not able to perform in quilting mode. I was frustrated to no end. I will keep my fingers crossed! Let me know.
Instant gradification has destroyed quilting.
Not so bad! there are enough people that want to take it the slow way. enjoy the process, the progress, the finished quilt. Quilting is a slow art. It is not for everybody, this is why it is so special. ❤❤❤
You inspire
Thank you most kindly! ❤❤❤
Love this design. After washing, the puffs left where the open quilting areas are would give such a pop of texture. Would you use matching or contrasting thread on a real quilt? I’m thinking filler for open, background areas.
Thank you! This is the secret of great quilting texture. The areas of larger space that puff up! About your question. That depends. Usually I take a thread of matching colr but it can be lighter or bit darker than the fabric so I have a bit of a contrast. Few years ago I was afraid of it. Now, I just check what is the best for the quilt. ❤❤❤
I'm a bit late getting to watch your video this time. We're very busy this time of year, rushing to finish outdoor projects in prep for the next garden season, finishing the harvest for this year and as well, I'm just very distracted. The weather is leveling off, feeling less hot and sticky so maybe soon I can get started on my Indian Star table runner. This design and the colors on a larger scale would make a nice quilt for a man, very graphic and not so feminine as some quilts. Have a good week! ~Cynthia
I understand you all too well. You knwo my videos are here, you can watch them whenever you like and need. It is not like I present breaking news. I am also running around. Travels, longer working hours, trying to catch up....busy season. I am very curious about your new project! ❤❤❤
wow I cant wait for the day when I can do such beautiful designs as these.
There is no secret to that. Just patiance and practice. It took me some time before I started noticing progress and then it was fast. Also I suddenly noticed that my kidsare so big now....so maybe my time estimation skills are not as good. What I want to say, just start with no pressure. let your skills develop and enjoy the creativity ❤❤❤