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Pettyjohn Quilting & Embroidery
United States
Приєднався 1 лис 2011
Multi-needle Embroiderer and Professional Longarm Quilter
Embroiders on a six-needle Baby Lock Array free arm machine.
Embroidered products - including hats - available on website: pettyjohnquilting.com
Expert custom longarm quilting on ProStitcher (Handi-Quilter) software; edge-to-edge computerized and
Professional free-motion quilter. I work as a longarm quilter and teach longarm quilting and embroidery.
Fiber Artist: Creator of art quilts and collage quilts plus a wide variety of pieced quilts.
Educator/Teacher on quilting, either Pro-Stitcher computerized or free-motion quilting.
I have video tutorials available; will do 1:1 training, and am available to come to your quilt shop to teach.
Educator: Machine Embroidery
Bachelor's degree in Education. Certified educator.
BRINGING INSPIRATION - KNOWLEDGE - JOY - & CONFIDENCE
Embroiders on a six-needle Baby Lock Array free arm machine.
Embroidered products - including hats - available on website: pettyjohnquilting.com
Expert custom longarm quilting on ProStitcher (Handi-Quilter) software; edge-to-edge computerized and
Professional free-motion quilter. I work as a longarm quilter and teach longarm quilting and embroidery.
Fiber Artist: Creator of art quilts and collage quilts plus a wide variety of pieced quilts.
Educator/Teacher on quilting, either Pro-Stitcher computerized or free-motion quilting.
I have video tutorials available; will do 1:1 training, and am available to come to your quilt shop to teach.
Educator: Machine Embroidery
Bachelor's degree in Education. Certified educator.
BRINGING INSPIRATION - KNOWLEDGE - JOY - & CONFIDENCE
Square Quilt on Longarm with ProStitcher & Quilting Space
I recently started using the Quilting Space feature on ProStitcher to square up quilts as I longarm. My quilting friend, Sherri Harmer, told me about it. I used to think Quilting Space was to mark your throat space so you will not bump into the bars accidentally. It does do that, but it will also serve as a guide to squaring up a quilt. In this video, I demonstrate 1) how to create the quilting space and 2) how to utilize it to keep your quilt square.
Please like and subscribe to my channel. Also visit my Web page. www.pettyjohnquilting.com/
Please know how very much I appreciate your views. I am doing this to help others and because I am a teacher and miss the classroom, so it lifts my spirits when I know I am not doing it for nothing, and that it has helped someone or at least been a little entertaining. What passionate quilter doesn't like to watch others quilt? I know I do.
Let me know what else you would like to see. I also do machine embroidery and sew quilts and make pillows.
Cheers!
Please like and subscribe to my channel. Also visit my Web page. www.pettyjohnquilting.com/
Please know how very much I appreciate your views. I am doing this to help others and because I am a teacher and miss the classroom, so it lifts my spirits when I know I am not doing it for nothing, and that it has helped someone or at least been a little entertaining. What passionate quilter doesn't like to watch others quilt? I know I do.
Let me know what else you would like to see. I also do machine embroidery and sew quilts and make pillows.
Cheers!
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Fix/Restitch a Previous Quilted Row
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I completed a quilt and was checking the backing when I noticed a problem. I must have run out of bobbin thread and didn't realize I hadn't finished that row. Now, I had to go back to that row, line everything up and try to make it look seamless so the customer will never know there had been a mistake. While I was working on this, I had a thread break, so I also show and remind you that it is a...
Reload a Half-Stitched Quilt
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I was quilting when I noticed a few holes in my quilt from partially sewn seams. I decided my problem and my solution might be of help to someone else. I explain how I lined up my first new design row with the last one I previously stitched so no one could tell that I ever took the quilt off. It looks seamless. Stitch Design: am-hot cocoa purchased from Intelligent Quilting website. www.intelli...
Longarmers: Stitching Inside Applique
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Quilts with applique - do you stitch inside the applique or around it? I say that you MUST stitch inside the applique for the integrity of the quilt and the applique. In this video, I tell you why I know that to be true. I also tell you what thread choices to consider, how dense to make the quilting, and how I make choices for the designs I stitch in the appliques within this cute-as-can-be ele...
Custom Quilt Jayhawks Part 2
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Combining ProStitcher, FMQ, and a Ruler is the key focus here, plus instruction is given for new quilters to teach you the steps you need to know to master custom quilting on the ProStitcher. I show you how I planned the quilt patterns to stitch and offer two approaches for setting up your stitching on the tablet. View some pebbles and swirls with hand-guided free motion, plus some straight lin...
JayhawksProject: Part 1, Basting Quilt
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I was hired to do a custom quilting project on this Jayhawks quilt. I did motifs within blocks using ProStitcher computer and software by HandiQuilter. I also did ruler work and free motion, plus I show you how to work around a large embroidered piece in the center of the quilt. These things are all in my project. However, showing all of this became quite lengthy, so it is divided into parts. T...
Resize E2E Design
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Welcome to my channel. I have been a professional longarm quilter for six years. Before longarm quilting, I was a school teacher. I love teaching and sharing and, hopefully, helping someone else to "get there" quicker in his or her understanding of the longarm and the ProStitcher computer tablet. In this video, I show how I play around with a design for edge-to-edge until I get it the perfect s...
MoveAndQuilt
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When I have a different color bobbin than my top thread - - or when I have a need to quilt beyond my throat space without cutting thread, I like to adjust my quilt on the longarm frame so that the batting is positioned securely with the quilt top and the backing, allowing me to move the quilt and move it back without messing up the batting. This gives me the opportunity to roll the quilt and lo...
Blanket Stitchin' on Pfaff 720
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I recently got a new sewing machine, a Pfaff 720 Expression. I am loving it. I purchased some extra presser feet. On this short video, I am trying out my new applique foot with some Superior Threads Omni V variegated thread. This is just me having fun. Who doesn't love the sound of a sewing machine? Well, at least, I do. Visit: www.pettyjohnquilting.com/
Combined Quilting Techniques on a Hexie Star Quilt
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This quilt has mostly straight-line ruler work and free-motion quilting. For the sashing, however, I used a favorite digital design using ProStitcher Premium. I explain how I easily move from one technique to another by changing gears and marking areas. In this video, I also talk about how I deal with extra large blocks and sashes that are larger than my throat space. At first glance, one might...
Quilt a Border and Inside E2E with ProStitcher
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My video demonstrates how to set up all the elements you will need at your longarm to quilt, creating a border and an inside design. If you have a longarm that uses ProStitcher Premium software to design and stitch out designs, this may be for you. I have been longarm quilting for six years professionally. My clients piece some fantastic quilts. Some of them want an edge-to-edge design, some wa...
MyOtherJob
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All my UA-cam videos so far have been about quilting. Some of you may not be aware that I also do embroidery and embellish apparel, mostly hats and shirts. In this short video, you will see me at work in my "other job" - a sublimation shirt designer and heat press operator. The Arts and Crafts world is a wonderful and fun world of art expression. I love what I do whether I am quilting, sewing, ...
E2E for Beginners 2
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In the preceeding video, the design fit great. No unquilted space at the top of the quilt to contend with; no gap in the repeats. I made this video to show you what to do when the design doesn't fit in the quilt area so easily. I show you how to plan a fantastic looking edge-to-edge design with nested shapes and how to close the gap on vertical repeats. Then, I review drag and drop. For those w...
E2E Basics for ProStitcher Beginners
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This video speaks to the people who are brand new to longarm quilting, recently purchased a ProStitcher for digitized stitching, and need help understanding how to prepare an edge-to-edge design (pantograph), and take it to the longarm to stitch out a quilt. Although a pantograph is acually the paper design that one uses from the back of quilts, please note that a great many of us still refer t...
FMQ Pebbles
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In this short video, watch me in action while I quilt pebbles. In a voice narration, I give you three big tips for making your pebbles look fantastic.
Free-Motion Quilting "Square Dance" Quilt
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Free-Motion Quilting "Square Dance" Quilt
Free Motion Quilting a Feather on a Lone Star
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Free Motion Quilting a Feather on a Lone Star
Free Motion Quilting Feathers and Leaves
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Free Motion Quilting Feathers and Leaves
Caring For a New Quilt: Let's Experiment
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Caring For a New Quilt: Let's Experiment
Is there a way to make an area and then just stitch the edges of that area? I can't find an answer for that. After watching the mark and record that may be my answer. Thank you!
Thanks for watching. I hope your E2Es are going smoothly.
Great tips, I have had issues in the past. I will give your method a try.
Sooo beautiful. I am new to machine quilting rulers. I have a few of the Angela Walters rulers and a few of the Amanda Murphy rulers. Been considering getting some of Natalia Bonner's rulers. Have you tried any other rulers and what do you like most about the Natalia Bonner rulers? I tried to google for comparisons but not found anything useful. Appreciate any feedback you can give me.
Beautiful work
Thank you very much!
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Amazing fabric. Where can I get some. Is it all one designer.?
It is all aboriginal fabric produced by M&S Textiles, Australia. The Fabric Merchant in Joplin, Missouri carries it. I am not sure what other shops do.
Very nice work! Enjoyed so much! Subscribed!
I didn’t know that the stretch would shrink the design! How did you know for sure that the inside panto would fit the area without cropping once you got to the bottom?
That is a great question. I didn't. I cannot recall for certain, but I think I may have cropped the bottom. When I crop the bottom of an inside E2E, I have to be careful to make sure my marking points are falling perfectly within the stitch in the ditch area. It is not as difficult as doing the sides because I am only doing it for one row - the last one. Of course, it would have looked so much better overall if there had been no cropping. To do that, I would have needed to measure the height of the inside and used that in my area rather than my usual 30 or 35 inches. Then I would have subtracting 1/4 to 1/2 inch on that area. Not at all accuracy there but, rather, a guess. I would do that because quilting itself pulls at the fabric and makes the quilt top shorter than it starts out. I would then lay out the entire panto graph. would have to play around with the sizing again to get it to all fit. AT THIS POINT, nothing is certain. As I quilt down and only have three rows left, I would remeasure what I have left and how that compares to the design height size. Rather than waiting until the last row, I want to start at the 3rd row so I can redistribute any size adjustments I have to make so one row won't look different. I may need to readjust the height of the last three rows. I can also add or subtract some gap between rows. Even after all this, I could possibly have to end up cropping. It is tricky but can be done. You just have to be aware that messing with sizes is coming and don't wait till the end row. This is one more GREAT thing about working with border to border, though. It all falls in a straight line, but doesn't look perfectly straight with all the curves to your design, so it does not have to fall perfectly as close to each edge as all the other edges. As long as it is close, your eye will make the adjustments when looking at it to make it all look great. This has been lengthy, but could be another tutorial in itself. Definitely not easy to fit things perfectly within heights. Thanks for asking.
Beautiful fabrics and quilting! Do you know the designer/manufacturer of the border fabric?
I don't but I will check with my customer and post another reply.
I talked to my customer. She said she bought it years ago at Charlotte's quilt shop in Newton, Kansas, but can't recall what it is. She looked on the selvedge and the strips she had did not have the information to identify it. I am sorry I can't give a name.
Great video!
Thank you so much for commenting.
Beautiful quilt and quilting ❤
Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much for putting it all together - enjoyed it!
I'm new to this and you were very clear with your information. I will be watching more of your videos. Thank you from California.
Thank you - very helpful!
Glad to hear from you, Elloise.
I call your work beautiful and inspiring!! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Oh wow. I appreciate that.
Wow you are awesome great job on that quilt love it I could never be so perfect like you are in the pro stitcher aspect I’m dealing with mine right now ❣️🧵✂️🪡💗💕❤️💓💖 thank you so much for sharing your talent with us
Thanks for the compliment. I am laughing in my head that you used the word perfect for me. Every mistake you are making with your ProStitcher, I probably made too. We all start at the beginning and learn from all those mistakes we make.
Hi, very Nice quilting. What thread are you using? And which color?
It is Glide, color is Military Gold.
Great info!
Thank you
You are so welcome.
Thank you - very helpful, sometimes my design stitch outs are a bigger surprise than i like - this helps!
Sometimes the smallest, simplest things can help. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing the air stitching. I’ve heard of it, but have never done it.
You’re welcome 😊Thanks for watching and commenting.
On cropping the last row on my last quilt the row above dips down into my area that is being cropped and my machine wants to quilt that part that dips down even though my start point was at the new row. I couldnt get rid of it and ended up stitching the whole design on last row to get it right. Has anyone had this issue?
That is why it is important to first: Crop between start and stop. When you do that, you delete out that previous row that dips down and are only left with what you need. Always crop between start and stop. THEN, draw your area box and crop outside area box, closing ends.
I do machine embroidery as well but not as a business. It’s just for fun. I have a Viking Epic2 and use the digitizing software sewnet. Thanks for the video. 3:41
Thanks for sharing. Love to hear about what is enjoyed by others.
Thank you, I need to try this!
Beautiful job! Thanks for all the tips!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thank you, this is my favorite block. That’s a lot of detail but you did a great job explaining the details.
Thanks. I agree; there is so much to consider.
Thank you! Great lesson!
I appreciate the comment.
Thanks Julie for the great video. I always use the drag/drop method - like you do, and it seems to always work for me. I've never tried the method where you put a pin on the side of the quilt. At first I would do the HQ method of drag/drop with the needle in the quilt, but I have made many errors doing it that way. Like others, I've made mistakes with cropping the bottom of a quilt, but I'll put your method on paper, and make sure I follow the steps.
I am so glad to hear from you.
Excellent video, thank you I'm learning so much from you!
That makes me happy. Sharing with one another is so important to all of our successes in this quilting passion of ours.
Thank you, you did an excellent job explaining everything.
Thanks for watching!
I have a Bernina Q-16. Love your designs.
Cool. I've heard the people who have Bernina love it.
Those are the prettiest feathers I’ve ever seen
You made my day. Thanks.
Thanks, I learned a lot. Record and Mark! Love em' now!
I am so glad to hear this.
May I ask the name of the rulers, thank you
The ruler I most often use is the 4-N-1 Ruler by Piece N Quilt. Another one I used here is the Sway 4, also found on PieceNQuilt.com. I will just mention that I also love all of the curved rulers by The Quilted Pineapple. I have all of hers.
When I tried glide in my bobbin I couldn't get it to work, tension was bad. What did you set the tension to?
No matter what thread I use in the bobbin, I first set the bobbin tension. Using a Towa Guage, I set it just below 200, about 190. The way that feels in my hand is that it doesn’t easily glide out. Rather, I have to bounce it ever so slightly to have the thread start coming out of the bobbin. Then I set top tension after that.
@@JuliePettyjohn I will invest in a towa gauge. Do you have a video on a Dream Big panel? I'd love to do one but need to see how to add designs before I purchase.
@@doloresmurphy4204 I did a video once of free motion on a Dream Big, but I have not done one using ProStitcher. I believe AdamSewFun did a video using designs from A But Orange. See if you can find it.
Why couldn’t you just flip the first design row upside down?
There are always multiple ways of doing things. Experiment and see what you like. I would rather not get into that, myself, because when I flip a row, it usually does not land perfectly horizontally. That means I need to make that row longer and move it to the left or to the right. That will involve more cropping and possibly moving the start point. It just gets to be a lot more things to change to get it to fit perfectly. Additionally, if I then repeat, I have another flipped row. So I would once again have to copy and paste. It feels, (to me anyway) like a lot more work to build a new design than to work with what I have. But you definitely are getting the possibilities of PSP because there are many ways of accomplishing something.
i always learn from your videos, thank you!
I am so glad you thought to comment. I was a school teacher who fell in love with quilting. I will never lose my passion for teaching, so this is my way to combine quilting and teaching. Please let me know if there is an area of quilting you would most like to see. And have fun creating.
You are very good at explaining the processes. Would like to see more of anything you do. 👏😉
Really great information!
Thank you. Glad to hear it.
I LOVE that you gave the 'why' you marked often! Thank you for your explanations!😊
What machine and throat space do you have?
I have a Handi Quilter Amara 20". It is the 20 inch, but of course that's not how much throat space I have. I think 15-16. I never do designs taller than 14"; that's my safe zone.
Thank you so much for your videos on pro stitcher have learned a lot from you you have a calming voice easy to listen too your edge to edge help me in restarting after a thread break and even after a computer glitch you are so good in describing all the steps can hardly wait to try more
I appreciate your comment. Glad you have found something on my channel worthwhile. I have been swamped filling Christmas orders and haven't been ab le to get a video done lately. I will get back to it soon. Thanks again.
Thank you❤
Thanks. She is persistent, but always right.
love your cat and this video
I would love for videos of embroidery. I also embroidery and have a Brother Luminiare xp3 and I do sublimation and any videos you do would make me happy.
Great. I love doing videos. Finding time is always the challenge, right? But embroidery, creating pretty much anything, is SO MUCH FUN!
I always learn something new TY
Embroidery sounds great. I have a BL Destiny2. Love to let machine do my appliqué and the Scan n Cut 650 does all the cutting. I’m VERY curious and interested in learning about sublimation. Hope you’ll include that as well.
I think it is so much fun to combine our art interests too. I also have a Scan N Cut. I have a monthly membership with Julie Fey Fan Balzer and absolutely love her monthly webinars. I am fascinated with all the things the Scan N Cut does. I used it to cut fabric for Hawaiin raw edge applique - my first time to ever attempt Hawaiian. (I was told (nicely???) at a retreat that they should have been needle turned instead of raw edge.) The things I love about the quilt are: 1) it is personal to me and 2) I combined some of the things I love: a) quilting, b) foundation paper piecing, c) applique, d) embroidery, and e) used the Scan N Cut, and f) it represented a trip with family. - - You may notice I jump from one topic to another quickly, just like I jump from one machine to another and one art from to another. But I do believe in keeping life fun. Thanks for commenting.
@@JuliePettyjohn Perfect. Jump all you want. Lol
I like that you explain the line that you use to line up your design.