I want to thank you so much for your videos. I am a new sub. You are like the neighbor I wish I would have. I have been nervous about trying to free motion quilt. I am getting back into quilting after many years of having to stop. Thank you for showing what your talking about. You are encouraging me and other people more than you can imagine.
I could watch you do this all day long, I find it really relaxing…guess I better get to trying. Thanks for posting these fmq videos for me to learn from.
Thank you I have only ever done straight lines or wavy lines in the ditch to quilt. But I have a free motion foot that I'm going to practice on. I am going to make some useful kitchen towels for my family as an extra Xmas gift so I will do my new free motion quilting on those. Thank you. Greetings from London U.K.
I forget they have that! I didn't want to spend the extra money, and figured I'd just learn how to regulate my own stitches. I don't regret saving the money!
Carolina Moore after piecing and quilting a queen sized quilt on my Bernina 350 I decided not to upgrade to a 700 machine. I love my Bernina. What model is yours?
Carolina Moore I have to admit I struggled at the centre of the quilt in the small throat space on mine. I tried your model in the store and it was really nice!
Just found your vids and so impressed with your creativity and skill. I am going to try free motion now as I assumed it was much more difficult. Hope to quilt material and backing with soft and stable instead of batting for a large bag I plan to make.
Hahaha ! Found it !!! This is fantastic !!!! It is like doing Zentangle , except with a machine ! I just LOVE the swirls - sooooo organic . I had no idea how free-motion quilting patterns were created - it just looked beautiful , but so complicated and just where to start . Thank you once again . Great , easy to follow demo - now all that is required is practice , practice , practice . Kind regards - Judi - Australia
Yes, Quilting is a lot like Zentangle! And most of the practice is to teach your hands and foot to work in synch. Once they are on the same page, the sky is the limit! ❤
When your machine is skipping stitches, try slowing down. If that doesn't work, rethread the machine. If that doesn't work, change the needle and rethread again. If it is still skipping stitches, clean out all the lint from the bobbin housing (if it has been a while since you've last done this, you can skip right to this step). If you're still having issues, you can try different thread, but it may be time to take the machine in for service.
So helpful and you remove the fear for beginners! I really appreciate how you describe each persons style of writing as being unique. We can each be writing the letter L but my handwriting will be my style even while doing the same letter! It gives freedom to add personality to each shape we do while learning! Thanks for your encouragement to sew shapes uniquely!
YES!! There are actually some quilting designs that are associated with certain well known quilters. "McTavishing" is a term used to describe a certain filler design used by Kern McTavish. And Orchid Owl Quilts does these really cool swirls with a circle in the middle, I always associate those with her! Just like any other artist - having our "fingerprints" on our work is part of what makes it so special. ❤
Wow! This is so theripudic 😊 You showed a bunch of different ways! Thanks for sharing. Im new to the sewing machine and Im trying to learn everything I can! I cant wait ti try the hearts and stars!
Welcome to quilting! It is so much fun to sew things that you can use yourself or give as gifts! I have tons of videos here on different quilting things, so feel free to look around!
Hi! No, I'm not using a stitch regulator. I know some people swear by a stitch regulator, but when I bought my machine it was already a stretch financially, so I taught myself to be my own stitch regulator. 🥰 If you find that you get eyelashes on the back, then you need to slow down. Eyelashes generally happen around curves when stitching too fast. I don't reset my tension based on thread weight. But for larger weights of thread (like 12wt) you'll want a different needle. Hope that answers your questions. 🥰
@@CarolinaMoore C...thanks so much for ur quick reply. I am finding eyelashes in the back around corners. I needed ur added encouragement to go on and practice teaching myself to also be my own "stitch regulator." Again thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work...yesterday was a bad hair pulling day practicing 🥴 This morning I opened up youtube and there you were. 😍NM
I compare turning corners when FMQ to turning corners when driving. I still remember learning to drive a car and being *very* jerky around the corners - not sure when to speed up and when to slow down as I went around the curve. But with practice, I figured it out. And now I don't even think about slowing down into the corner and speeding up out of it - I just do it naturally. Corners in FMQ are so similar. If you're still getting eyelashing, consider cleaning out your machine. FMQ builds up lint faster than just piecing a quilt does, and those eyelashes may be from a bobbin area full of lint. 🥰
@@CarolinaMoore After ur reply/encouragement today, I practiced some more, I was doing much better without the eyelashes UNTIL I slid the speed lever over at the same time I was stitching...Good Grief!! will not do that again. Also when I get lint build up under the feed dogs themselves is when I begin having major skipping stitch issues. Be well...ps/ I have sent a youtube screen shot of ur site via cell ph to a couple of my quilting friends because of the intermediate design stitch how tos you have clearly shown how to do. 😍 from Albuq.
So glad you saw progress! That's awesome! As you gain more control and muscle memory, you'll be able to speed up. And thanks so much for sharing my channel with friends! That means the world to me!! 🥰
Thank you for your marvellous videos, taking free motion from complete beginner's to swirls. I do hope you make the next one soon! Just saying! I am thinking of buying a Bernina, having spent 25 years on good, but limited workhorses. Do you think the extra money is worth it? Or is it like buying a sports car if you are a man of a certain age?
Hahaha! Your sportscar reference made me giggle. 😁 I think there are machines of better quality and lesser quality. This machine certainly is a great machine. The biggest reasons I went with this machine were because I wanted a larger throat space so I would have room to quilt my own quilts, and because I worked at a quilt shop that was a Bernina dealer at the time. It still cost me several thousand dollars, but I got a deal off of the sticker price because I worked there. There are lots of fantastic sewing machines out there. I have tried several since buying this machine. My recommendation would be to try several for yourself. You can find out which shops near you are dealers for the various brands - Brother, Baby Lock, Janome, and Juki are other popular brands. Finding your perfect sewing machine is a fun process! I'm sure you'll find something that works great for you!
Carolina Moore Thank you, it looks like a beautiful machine. I’ve just bought a 950 semi industrial and it’s exceptional. Bernina’s seem to have it nailed when it comes to free motion quilting. Great tutorial.
Carolina Moore sounds like you love it and it’s well taken care of. I have a Husquvarna Viking 600e but it broke last year and even after fixing it still skips stitches. The Bernina is it’s replacement.
🥰🥰🥰 Our dog passed away on Monday. She was so good while I was filming, but every now and then (like when the neighbors moved their garbage cans) she couldn't help herself. ❤
I want to thank you so much for your videos. I am a new sub. You are like the neighbor I wish I would have. I have been nervous about trying to free motion quilt. I am getting back into quilting after many years of having to stop. Thank you for showing what your talking about. You are encouraging me and other people more than you can imagine.
Thank you so much for your comment! You have made my whole week! ❤❤❤
I could watch you do this all day long, I find it really relaxing…guess I better get to trying. Thanks for posting these fmq videos for me to learn from.
Once you're able to find the rhythm with journal own machine, you'll find it is very relaxing to do as well. 🥰
Thank you I have only ever done straight lines or wavy lines in the ditch to quilt. But I have a free motion foot that I'm going to practice on. I am going to make some useful kitchen towels for my family as an extra Xmas gift so I will do my new free motion quilting on those. Thank you. Greetings from London U.K.
Excellent tutorial. You give me hope!!!
It takes some time to find that hum-purr with your machine... but once you find that, the rest is easy! ❤️
So good to see someone doing FMQ on a Bernina without the stitch regulator. Please post more thank you!
I forget they have that! I didn't want to spend the extra money, and figured I'd just learn how to regulate my own stitches. I don't regret saving the money!
Carolina Moore after piecing and quilting a queen sized quilt on my Bernina 350 I decided not to upgrade to a 700 machine. I love my Bernina. What model is yours?
@@Elkycreates this is a 710. I quilted a 108"x108" last year for my Cal King bed on this machine. Was thankful for the larger throat space.
Carolina Moore I have to admit I struggled at the centre of the quilt in the small throat space on mine. I tried your model in the store and it was really nice!
@@Elkycreates The more throat space, the better I think! 😍
Just found your vids and so impressed with your creativity and skill. I am going to try free motion now as I assumed it was much more difficult. Hope to quilt material and backing with soft and stable instead of batting for a large bag I plan to make.
That sounds fantastic! Let me know how it turns out!! 🥰
Hahaha ! Found it !!! This is fantastic !!!! It is like doing Zentangle , except with a machine ! I just LOVE the swirls - sooooo organic . I had no idea how free-motion quilting patterns were created - it just looked beautiful , but so complicated and just where to start . Thank you once again . Great , easy to follow demo - now all that is required is practice , practice , practice . Kind regards - Judi - Australia
Yes, Quilting is a lot like Zentangle!
And most of the practice is to teach your hands and foot to work in synch. Once they are on the same page, the sky is the limit! ❤
Thank you I love the e and I I hope to try swells.
Yes! I hope you do try swirls! 🥰
You make it look do easy.
Well... I have been doing it a little while. And as they say, practice makes progress! The more quilting you do, the better you will become! ❤
So mesmerising!! I've never tried free motion quilting before. May I ask with foot you use as I also have a Bernina?
I don't have the Bernina anymore - I now quilt on a Baby Lock Aria. I believe the foot I used on the Bernina was an embroidery foot.
What do you do when the stitches skip one or two or more? What am I doing wrong? Enjoy your ways of teaching. Thanks!
When your machine is skipping stitches, try slowing down. If that doesn't work, rethread the machine. If that doesn't work, change the needle and rethread again. If it is still skipping stitches, clean out all the lint from the bobbin housing (if it has been a while since you've last done this, you can skip right to this step).
If you're still having issues, you can try different thread, but it may be time to take the machine in for service.
Great video!
Thanks! 🥰
Great video! Can’t wait to try all the moves!! Thank you!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!! Have fun quilting!! ❤
Great Tutorial Carolina.
Thanks! ❤
Fantastic video. Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤
Thank you so much for this great tutorial, i will practice now!
Have fun! I love spending time on Free Motion Quilting! ❤
So helpful and you remove the fear for beginners! I really appreciate how you describe each persons style of writing as being unique. We can each be writing the letter L but my handwriting will be my style even while doing the same letter! It gives freedom to add personality to each shape we do while learning! Thanks for your encouragement to sew shapes uniquely!
YES!! There are actually some quilting designs that are associated with certain well known quilters. "McTavishing" is a term used to describe a certain filler design used by Kern McTavish. And Orchid Owl Quilts does these really cool swirls with a circle in the middle, I always associate those with her! Just like any other artist - having our "fingerprints" on our work is part of what makes it so special. ❤
Wow! This is so theripudic 😊 You showed a bunch of different ways! Thanks for sharing. Im new to the sewing machine and Im trying to learn everything I can! I cant wait ti try the hearts and stars!
Welcome to quilting! It is so much fun to sew things that you can use yourself or give as gifts! I have tons of videos here on different quilting things, so feel free to look around!
Great video, actually makes me think I can learn this.
Love it! And yes! It is all about getting your hands and feet into the same rhythm!
thank you!
My pleasure!! 💕
Great video! TFS
Joan Cook you’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
very nice
Thank you! ❤
Great!
Thanks! ❤
Are you using a stitch regulator??? and are there eyelashes in the back??? Do you have to reset tension for thread wt??
Hi!
No, I'm not using a stitch regulator. I know some people swear by a stitch regulator, but when I bought my machine it was already a stretch financially, so I taught myself to be my own stitch regulator. 🥰
If you find that you get eyelashes on the back, then you need to slow down. Eyelashes generally happen around curves when stitching too fast.
I don't reset my tension based on thread weight. But for larger weights of thread (like 12wt) you'll want a different needle.
Hope that answers your questions. 🥰
@@CarolinaMoore C...thanks so much for ur quick reply. I am finding eyelashes in the back around corners. I needed ur added encouragement to go on and practice teaching myself to also be my own "stitch regulator." Again thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work...yesterday was a bad hair pulling day practicing 🥴 This morning I opened up youtube and there you were. 😍NM
I compare turning corners when FMQ to turning corners when driving. I still remember learning to drive a car and being *very* jerky around the corners - not sure when to speed up and when to slow down as I went around the curve. But with practice, I figured it out. And now I don't even think about slowing down into the corner and speeding up out of it - I just do it naturally.
Corners in FMQ are so similar.
If you're still getting eyelashing, consider cleaning out your machine. FMQ builds up lint faster than just piecing a quilt does, and those eyelashes may be from a bobbin area full of lint. 🥰
@@CarolinaMoore After ur reply/encouragement today, I practiced some more, I was doing much better without the eyelashes UNTIL I slid the speed lever over at the same time I was stitching...Good Grief!! will not do that again. Also when I get lint build up under the feed dogs themselves is when I begin having major skipping stitch issues. Be well...ps/ I have sent a youtube screen shot of ur site via cell ph to a couple of my quilting friends because of the intermediate design stitch how tos you have clearly shown how to do. 😍 from Albuq.
So glad you saw progress! That's awesome! As you gain more control and muscle memory, you'll be able to speed up.
And thanks so much for sharing my channel with friends! That means the world to me!! 🥰
Thank you for your marvellous videos, taking free motion from complete beginner's to swirls. I do hope you make the next one soon! Just saying! I am thinking of buying a Bernina, having spent 25 years on good, but limited workhorses. Do you think the extra money is worth it? Or is it like buying a sports car if you are a man of a certain age?
Hahaha! Your sportscar reference made me giggle. 😁
I think there are machines of better quality and lesser quality. This machine certainly is a great machine. The biggest reasons I went with this machine were because I wanted a larger throat space so I would have room to quilt my own quilts, and because I worked at a quilt shop that was a Bernina dealer at the time. It still cost me several thousand dollars, but I got a deal off of the sticker price because I worked there.
There are lots of fantastic sewing machines out there. I have tried several since buying this machine. My recommendation would be to try several for yourself. You can find out which shops near you are dealers for the various brands - Brother, Baby Lock, Janome, and Juki are other popular brands.
Finding your perfect sewing machine is a fun process! I'm sure you'll find something that works great for you!
I have good control with quilters gloves. My hands ache after without them.
I have friends who swear by them ... so far I haven't found a pair I love...
Which model Bernina are you using please?
This is a Bernina 710. They don't make this exact model anymore, but they do have something similar (I think it is the 720, but I'm not sure).
Carolina Moore Thank you, it looks like a beautiful machine. I’ve just bought a 950 semi industrial and it’s exceptional. Bernina’s seem to have it nailed when it comes to free motion quilting. Great tutorial.
@@NiecyRose It is a good machine! It has been showing its years, though... I use it a lot! It recently had to go in for some significant repairs.
Carolina Moore sounds like you love it and it’s well taken care of. I have a Husquvarna Viking 600e but it broke last year and even after fixing it still skips stitches. The Bernina is it’s replacement.
@@NiecyRose as a quilter, I'm perpetually eyeing other machines. 😂 but yes, this machine has served me well. ❤
FYI - my dog heard your dog bark. He is barking back.
🥰🥰🥰 Our dog passed away on Monday. She was so good while I was filming, but every now and then (like when the neighbors moved their garbage cans) she couldn't help herself. ❤
Machine is making a weird sound.
Your machine or my machine?