Great video! I love the enthusiasm Amanda has for quilting on a domestic. I FMQ on a semi industrial machine. It is my greatest joy in quilting. I consider it a dance with the machine. I listen to music as it acts as a sort of metronome for me. Keeping my rhythm. If you make a true commitment and practice, you will gradually see improvement and find yourself dreaming up all kinds of designs for FMQ.
This is great. Thank you. A friend introduced me to ruler work before I tried FMQ and now I'm struggling to try free motion because my brain is trying to make everything uniform and symmetrical. Thank you for the tips!!
It never failed when i started free motioning id be meandering along all nicely and BAM!!! my brain and hands would take a sharp right turn, i practiced on a ton of quilt sandwiches before i was calm and relaxed… but even now i go ahead-and make some loops on purpose so looping can be my jam
I love the tip it’s ok to cross over your quilting… it’s ok to make mistakes. We aren’t machines. Love that tip if only I could implement in my head! Ananda is a great teacher. I have her rules but again afraid to try.
This is a very informative video, I enjoyed it all and took so much from this! I am actually practicing free motion on my domestic, this is great reinforcement! Thank you Amanda and Brody 😊❤
Thank You….Ive had a Longarm for months and haven’t brought myself to even trying to quilt with it yet! This may be what I needed to take the plunge! Appreciate the videos🏅
I avoided mine too. I kept telling myself I will never be able to do those beautifully quilted quilts and I was right. I don't do intricate beautiful quilts (but I want to) but are done with loops, lines, and swirls, and that's it for now. Everyone loves them and that's what counts.
@@terribishop5313 So, you do like meandering loops? I keep watching all these UA-cam videos and they are mostly way out of my league….I don’t even know where to start! Lots of them say to practice on paper, well I can draw that stuff on paper and it doesn’t really look like it should. I guess I’m going to have to ruin a few, but that’s tough to swallow when you have all that time and money in them. And I’m not looking for perfect, I will settle for mediocre! Thanks for the reply…..I’m happy I’m not alone.
@Str8eeth Yes meandering loops. My very first try was slow gentle waves across, then back the same gentle waves on a quilt I actually finished. Confidence builds slowly, master one pattern, then move on. I took my odd practice blocks I'll never use and put them together for a practice quilt. Got clearance and half off fabric at Joannes to practice on. Many a night, I "literally" went to bed and cried ready to give up. It takes practice and time. Just when you get into a rhythm, your thread or needle breaks twice in a row. Turn on your favorite music and go for it. I got mine to finish quilts, but it sure would be nice to do feathers.. until then... or maybe never. UA-cam videos help, but most all aren't beginners. Hang in there, you'll conquer 💗
@@terribishop5313 Thanks so much…just knowing that others struggled at first (which I’m sorry about) makes me feel like I’m more like others than I thought. Oh how I wished you lived in Utah and I could co,e watch you for an afternoon and pick your brain. You’re such a sweetheart, happy quilting my friend!
Awesome video. Helped me so very much. I am probably an intermediate quilter on my brother bq3100. Stitch length and foot pedal speed helped me as well as foot height. U want to get brace enough to try more intricate stitches.
Best tip....making sure I don't expect my work to look like it was done on a long arm machine or done with a machine that has a regulated speed. 2nd best tip...listen to the machine. I do NEED to get some gloves. I FMQ on a small domestic brother with no speed regulation or extension table. It's not easy, but it's fun.
I have a longarm, but this is very informative advice. I am gonna practice on my Janome M7 ! I always had trouble moving the fabric, but moving the arm of a longarm seemed more natural to me. Not sure if that is a thing with most people??
I free motion on my M7 and find a combination of the slider, quilting grips instead of gloves and rolling my quilt to better handle the bulk. And basting well.
Great tips. I’ve been sewing for years but live to learn new things. Love your videos. Also. What is the pattern for the quilt behind you? Please & thank you
Loved this video. Thank-you. I have been trying to learn free motion on my domestic machine for years. And I can’t get the mind, eye, hand coordination. I doodle on a plexy glass with dry erase marker, with no problem but can’t get it at machine. I’ve learned many pointers from this video that I’m going to try. It’s like this gave me permission not to do a lot of things I do wrong. I realize the biggest mistake is focusing on moving my hands and I need to focus on moving my arms. So again Thank-you
Good video but, I wish he would stop interjecting his thoughts with everything she says. Either let HER share her expertise or don’t. Sorry, just my opinion.
Learn a few more free-motion tips from a Handi Quilter Expert: ua-cam.com/video/56HMxjCdW1E/v-deo.html
Great advice and I loved when she said listen to your machine , you can tell if you are doing it right . Thanks for a great tutorial
You are so welcome!
Great tutorial, thank you Amanda for sharing this and Brody thanks for bringing her on.
Great video! I love the enthusiasm Amanda has for quilting on a domestic. I FMQ on a semi industrial machine. It is my greatest joy in quilting. I consider it a dance with the machine. I listen to music as it acts as a sort of metronome for me. Keeping my rhythm. If you make a true commitment and practice, you will gradually see improvement and find yourself dreaming up all kinds of designs for FMQ.
This is great. Thank you. A friend introduced me to ruler work before I tried FMQ and now I'm struggling to try free motion because my brain is trying to make everything uniform and symmetrical. Thank you for the tips!!
It never failed when i started free motioning id be meandering along all nicely and BAM!!! my brain and hands would take a sharp right turn, i practiced on a ton of quilt sandwiches before i was calm and relaxed… but even now i go ahead-and make some loops on purpose so looping can be my jam
Great tips! Ive done small wallhangings but want to do baby quilts & larger eventually. Thanks Brody for having her in.
Can’t wait to try out the beginner tips from Amanda! 😘
You got this! 😃
Love this!. Beginner as well as seasoned quilters can still learn something from this video. She is an awesome teacher ❤️
Thank you....on my first quilt now....going to give it a try. Thank you.
Welcome!!! Glad you made it.
Lovely tutorial! I’m going to remember to put my foot up now when I go to pull up my bobbin thread.
I was having trouble getting my bottom thread up to start. I learned needle down, needle up, presser foot up. Very helpful!
Glad it helped!
Wonderful tutorial, thanks!
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I love the tip it’s ok to cross over your quilting… it’s ok to make mistakes. We aren’t machines. Love that tip if only I could implement in my head! Ananda is a great teacher. I have her rules but again afraid to try.
This is a very informative video, I enjoyed it all and took so much from this! I am actually practicing free motion on my domestic, this is great reinforcement! Thank you Amanda and Brody 😊❤
Glad it was helpful! 😄
Thank you I can’t wait to try the beginner tips .
You got this! 😁
Thank You….Ive had a Longarm for months and haven’t brought myself to even trying to quilt with it yet! This may be what I needed to take the plunge! Appreciate the videos🏅
You can do it!!
I avoided mine too. I kept telling myself I will never be able to do those beautifully quilted quilts and I was right. I don't do intricate beautiful quilts (but I want to) but are done with loops, lines, and swirls, and that's it for now. Everyone loves them and that's what counts.
@@terribishop5313 So, you do like meandering loops? I keep watching all these UA-cam videos and they are mostly way out of my league….I don’t even know where to start! Lots of them say to practice on paper, well I can draw that stuff on paper and it doesn’t really look like it should. I guess I’m going to have to ruin a few, but that’s tough to swallow when you have all that time and money in them. And I’m not looking for perfect, I will settle for mediocre! Thanks for the reply…..I’m happy I’m not alone.
@Str8eeth Yes meandering loops. My very first try was slow gentle waves across, then back the same gentle waves on a quilt I actually finished. Confidence builds slowly, master one pattern, then move on. I took my odd practice blocks I'll never use and put them together for a practice quilt. Got clearance and half off fabric at Joannes to practice on. Many a night, I "literally" went to bed and cried ready to give up. It takes practice and time. Just when you get into a rhythm, your thread or needle breaks twice in a row. Turn on your favorite music and go for it. I got mine to finish quilts, but it sure would be nice to do feathers.. until then... or maybe never. UA-cam videos help, but most all aren't beginners. Hang in there, you'll conquer 💗
@@terribishop5313 Thanks so much…just knowing that others struggled at first (which I’m sorry about) makes me feel like I’m more like others than I thought. Oh how I wished you lived in Utah and I could co,e watch you for an afternoon and pick your brain. You’re such a sweetheart, happy quilting my friend!
Awesome video. Helped me so very much. I am probably an intermediate quilter on my brother bq3100. Stitch length and foot pedal speed helped me as well as foot height. U want to get brace enough to try more intricate stitches.
I always use my walking foot when I’m machine quilting because it’s easier…but I wish I didn’t have to!☺️ Thanks for all the tips!
Sew helpful! Thank you!
Thanks !
Thanks heaps will have to try and square meandering love it😊
Love catching this, thank you!
We are glad you made it!!!
Just finished FMQ my latest! I agree, humans are not computers and make sure to hear that steady hum sound of my machine.
Best tip....making sure I don't expect my work to look like it was done on a long arm machine or done with a machine that has a regulated speed. 2nd best tip...listen to the machine. I do NEED to get some gloves. I FMQ on a small domestic brother with no speed regulation or extension table. It's not easy, but it's fun.
I have a longarm, but this is very informative advice. I am gonna practice on my Janome M7 ! I always had trouble moving the fabric, but moving the arm of a longarm seemed more natural to me. Not sure if that is a thing with most people??
I free motion on my M7 and find a combination of the slider, quilting grips instead of gloves and rolling my quilt to better handle the bulk. And basting well.
This is a great vidio😊 thank you all so much
Great information! Thank you😊
Glad it was helpful!
Great video
I Love FMQ
And I always do some practicing before I jump into my project.
Need to wake up my muscle memory and stitches. 6:23
You can do it!
Great tips. I’ve been sewing for years but live to learn new things. Love your videos. Also. What is the pattern for the quilt behind you? Please & thank you
Thanks sew much for watching! That pattern is called Gardens Path and it's by Amanda Murphy Design
Loved this video. Thank-you. I have been trying to learn free motion on my domestic machine for years. And I can’t get the mind, eye, hand coordination. I doodle on a plexy glass with dry erase marker, with no problem but can’t get it at machine. I’ve learned many pointers from this video that I’m going to try. It’s like this gave me permission not to do a lot of things I do wrong. I realize the biggest mistake is focusing on moving my hands and I need to focus on moving my arms. So again Thank-you
You've got this!!! 😄
Good Info!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tip - using big movements of your arms instead of small moves with your spider fingers. haha
I only free motion on the pfaff and the juki on baby quilt and small projects, otherwise i like to straight stitch my quilts.
👍💕😊
Is that one of your quilt patterns on the wall?
It's called Garden Paths by Amanda Murphy!
@@SewYeah Thank you!
Can I buy the quilt pattern in the back in pdf format?
You can! It is called Gardens Path. It is available on AmandaMurphyDesign.com
Thank you
Love this video! Amanda didn’t make it intimidating 🎉
Yay! That's what we wanted to hear haha
Beginner here… ‘do 10 or 15 minutes every day… good tip…
Keep it up!
Good video but, I wish he would stop interjecting his thoughts with everything she says. Either let HER share her expertise or don’t. Sorry, just my opinion.
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Great tutorial! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!