So very glad I just found you. Love your honesty and ease in front of the camera. It's refreshing that you are so Real. I've been longarming with my Juki for 8 years but never used rulers. You make me believe I can. Ordered Ditch It Mini, Echos, Baptist Fan and the tiny Foot Control yesterday. I cannot wait to get them and jump right into it. Just wanted to say Thank you for giving me courage and a renewed desire to create. God bless you my new quilting Friend.
I know this is an older video. But I love the way you talk thing through. These are the same things going on in our head but it helps us figure things out. ❤ really enjoy your videos.
This is a very detailed video. I enjoyed it. I send prayers that your home is in order now. Thanks for the 1/4 in. Disk you sent. I am so looking forward to get back to longarming as I’m in week 7 of my recovery of reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Without it, longarming/sewing was too painful. Your videos are helping so much until I can quilt/longarm again. 😎
*****OMG!!! I have had an Innova longarm since 2017 and just through your video learned that there is a needle down position. I am not sure how I found your videos, but thank goodness. I have recently moved more into rulers and to keep my position, I have been using the white button to get the needle to stay in the down position. What a game changer. Oh yes, it is a little thing. But a little thing that makes quite a difference. Thank you...Thank you!!!
Hi Candace - thanks for your comment. Isn't it great when you find out cool things about something you already have and don't have to pay extra for?!! Happy Holidays! Michael
I just love rulers and free style together... I’m 69 and hand quilted for 50 years now I long arm and love it. Thank you for helping this old lady learn all she can ...
Hi Micheal, I found you from a link on FB. Can I say I was just so taken in with your video. You have shown me how wonderful it can be to custom quilt. I am self taught and have learnt so much from UA-cam. I usually hide behind my pro stitcher and rulers when I quilt. I am going to continue to follow you with your quilting to gain more confidence with my own quilting. You have a great way to explain and I thank you for all your effort in sharing.
Hi Kris! I am so glad to hear your comment. You have made my day! I hope your quiltin gjourney expands into some more custom work! Happy Quilting! Michael
Ive quilted a number of years, but I'm still learning. Even tho I have not been in an actual classroom for any instruction, I feel like I have set at the feet of the masters via u tube. Thank you for the videos.
Oh Ruth - you are so sweet. I am still learning every day too - but I do love to teach and share what I know. I'll take your compliment with a smile! Thank you so much! Happy Quilting! Michael
Thank you so much Michael. I use a friend's long arm and usually meander. With your videos I hope to do some custom work later this year. I wouldn't have had the courage until I saw your videos! You are wonderful!
Love your quilting, on this QOV quilt, Michael! I am so sorry for all the hardships you Texans have experienced lately 😔 I am praying you all get water soon! Thank you for sharing. Hugs from a SoCal follower.
Michael, your videos are fabulous. They are really teaching me what to do. Btw, I really like your style of quilting. I'm going to buy some of your rulers. Maybe the 8 and the ruler 101.
Hi Jennifer. Thanks so much for your comment. I'll look for your order. Weather is absolutley fantastic today, so trucks should be able to start catching up on shipping I hope! Happy Quilting! Michael
I’m brand brand new thank you I didn’t realize you push to stop before each move I have broken two needles and chipped a ruler just trying to figure out on my own so thank you for showing me the little things you have learned!
Hi Kayleen! My pleasure. Ouch on the broken needles and chipped ruler - I have done both many times myself! So glad you found something useful from my videos! Happy Quilting! Michael
@Westernwilson Another good question! I am still using stitch regulation. But I have the option (and most longarm quilting machines have something similar) to set a minimum sew speed, which means that when I push GO, the machine is going to stitch at my minimum sew speed, whether I am moving it or not. Then when I move it and am quilting, it stitches like it always does. But when I stop or pause, it is continually stitching at the minimum sew speed. I set mine to a low setting, but this makes sure that when I stop in a corner or slightly pause in a corner, that I get that final stitch that makes the sharp corner point instead of possibly creating a rounded corner because I did not pause in the corner. Hope that makes sense. That's really the only reason that I use it. Happy Quilting! Michael
As I watched this video I am learning more ideas and building up confidence slowly! Maybe I should order my ruler foot to begin practicing! Looking forward to more of your tutorials!
So glad I found your videos!! I just bought my Hartley base and some rulers. I am hoping I can do this with no stitch regulator and needle down. If not, I guess I will need a new machine lol great job and thank you for the videos!!
You did a great job! Thank you for teaching and sharing your beautiful talents. I have only had my long arm since May 2021. I have been quilt on my Bernina 180 for almost 4 years for clients. I am looking for advice on how to dill with clients who are beginning quilting. Their quilts are so lopsided that I have had to take them apart in some area’s. I want to help them improve. I try to be sweet but honest . I have a filling the go home discouraged.
Hi Karen! Thanks so much for your comment and congrats on your new longarm! I know exactly what you mean about the beginning quilters and how to handle. I think what is best is to have a solid document or intake form that can be approached from a very nice standpoint that lists some of the major issues that you want them to take care of before dropping off to you for quilting. One easy way might be a simple Check List. The list could talk about making sure seams are pressed, threads are clipped, if their quilt is square (by folding in half and in half again (does it look like a square or some other shape - lol, and is the backing and batting larger than the quilt top, etc. You may already have this in place, in which case the next steps really are just clear communication. Some may require an email and a picture. If you are honest and say that you have run across an issue - perhaps you could take a picture and include it in your email, telling you client what needs to be corrected and offering them to correct it or that you could correct it (and charge by the hour or something). I know you don't want to emabarass your clients, but if they learn something, everyone is happier. Hope this helps! Happy Quilting! Michael
Hi Michael,. I love watching your quilting. You explain your "moves" so well. Are you right or left-handed? I'm Ambi but mostly left-handed. I'm trying to figure how I will be able to operate the machine and use a ruler and/or do free motion. Thanks for any pointers on this matter.
Hi Val! I am right handed and find it easier/natural to hold my rulers with my left hand and quilt with my right. If you are ambidextrous, you could build up the muscle memory and coordination in both hands to be able to switch back and forth, which I think could be a great assett for your quilting! Let me know how it goes!
So very glad I just found you. Love your honesty and ease in front of the camera. It's refreshing that you are so Real. I've been longarming with my Juki for 8 years but never used rulers. You make me believe I can. Ordered Ditch It Mini, Echos, Baptist Fan and the tiny Foot Control yesterday. I cannot wait to get them and jump right into it. Just wanted to say Thank you for giving me courage and a renewed desire to create. God bless you my new quilting Friend.
I know this is an older video. But I love the way you talk thing through. These are the same things going on in our head but it helps us figure things out. ❤ really enjoy your videos.
Thanks so much. I try to make it all relatable! Have a great day!
This is a very detailed video. I enjoyed it. I send prayers that your home is in order now. Thanks for the 1/4 in. Disk you sent. I am so looking forward to get back to longarming as I’m in week 7 of my recovery of reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Without it, longarming/sewing was too painful. Your videos are helping so much until I can quilt/longarm again. 😎
Hi Bobbie! Thank you so much for your nice comments. Hope your recovery goes well and you get to quilt again soon!
Michael
*****OMG!!! I have had an Innova longarm since 2017 and just through your video learned that there is a needle down position. I am not sure how I found your videos, but thank goodness. I have recently moved more into rulers and to keep my position, I have been using the white button to get the needle to stay in the down position. What a game changer. Oh yes, it is a little thing. But a little thing that makes quite a difference. Thank you...Thank you!!!
Hi Candace - thanks for your comment. Isn't it great when you find out cool things about something you already have and don't have to pay extra for?!!
Happy Holidays!
Michael
I just love rulers and free style together... I’m 69 and hand quilted for 50 years now I long arm and love it.
Thank you for helping this old lady learn all she can ...
Hi Micheal, I found you from a link on FB. Can I say I was just so taken in with your video. You have shown me how wonderful it can be to custom quilt. I am self taught and have learnt so much from UA-cam. I usually hide behind my pro stitcher and rulers when I quilt. I am going to continue to follow you with your quilting to gain more confidence with my own quilting. You have a great way to explain and I thank you for all your effort in sharing.
Hi Kris! I am so glad to hear your comment. You have made my day! I hope your quiltin gjourney expands into some more custom work!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Ive quilted a number of years, but I'm still learning. Even tho I have not been in an actual classroom for any instruction, I feel like I have set at the feet of the masters via u tube. Thank you for the videos.
Oh Ruth - you are so sweet. I am still learning every day too - but I do love to teach and share what I know. I'll take your compliment with a smile! Thank you so much!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Thank you so much Michael. I use a friend's long arm and usually meander. With your videos I hope to do some custom work later this year. I wouldn't have had the courage until I saw your videos! You are wonderful!
Hi Claudia - thank you so much. I am so glad that you are inspired! Let me know how it goes!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Yes you teach so well I get it !
You explain it so ...everyone can understand all you do
Thanks so much, Donna. I try to be a real as possible and attempt to explain as easy as I can.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Beautiful ❤️ I live in NC, but was raised in Texas.👍🏻
Thanks so much. It is toooo hot in Texas this summer!
Love your quilting, on this QOV quilt, Michael! I am so sorry for all the hardships you Texans have experienced lately 😔 I am praying you all get water soon! Thank you for sharing. Hugs from a SoCal follower.
Hello Pam! Thanks so much for your comment and your prayers. Water may be coming tomorrow! Keeping fingers crossed.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Stay warm. You make it look easy. Gotta get my rulers out and play a little more.
Hi Pamela! Hope you get to play with rulers today!
Michael
You're great!! Thanks Michael
Michael, your videos are fabulous. They are really teaching me what to do. Btw, I really like your style of quilting. I'm going to buy some of your rulers. Maybe the 8 and the ruler 101.
Hi Jennifer. Thanks so much for your comment. I'll look for your order. Weather is absolutley fantastic today, so trucks should be able to start catching up on shipping I hope!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
I’m brand brand new thank you I didn’t realize you push to stop before each move I have broken two needles and chipped a ruler just trying to figure out on my own so thank you for showing me the little things you have learned!
Hi Kayleen! My pleasure. Ouch on the broken needles and chipped ruler - I have done both many times myself! So glad you found something useful from my videos!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
@Westernwilson Another good question! I am still using stitch regulation. But I have the option (and most longarm quilting machines have something similar) to set a minimum sew speed, which means that when I push GO, the machine is going to stitch at my minimum sew speed, whether I am moving it or not. Then when I move it and am quilting, it stitches like it always does. But when I stop or pause, it is continually stitching at the minimum sew speed. I set mine to a low setting, but this makes sure that when I stop in a corner or slightly pause in a corner, that I get that final stitch that makes the sharp corner point instead of possibly creating a rounded corner because I did not pause in the corner. Hope that makes sense. That's really the only reason that I use it.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
As I watched this video I am learning more ideas and building up confidence slowly! Maybe I should order my ruler foot to begin practicing! Looking forward to more of your tutorials!
Thanks so much, Sandra! Glad I could inspire you. Let me know when you get your ruler foot!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
So glad I found your videos!! I just bought my Hartley base and some rulers. I am hoping I can do this with no stitch regulator and needle down. If not, I guess I will need a new machine lol great job and thank you for the videos!!
Hi Missy! Thanks so much for your comment. Let me know how it goes!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Beautiful
Thanks so much, Brenda!
Great video.
Thank you, Saundra!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
You did a great job! Thank you for teaching and sharing your beautiful talents. I have only had my long arm since May 2021. I have been quilt on my Bernina 180 for almost 4 years for clients. I am looking for advice on how to dill with clients who are beginning quilting. Their quilts are so lopsided that I have had to take them apart in some area’s. I want to help them improve. I try to be sweet but honest . I have a filling the go home discouraged.
Hi Karen! Thanks so much for your comment and congrats on your new longarm! I know exactly what you mean about the beginning quilters and how to handle. I think what is best is to have a solid document or intake form that can be approached from a very nice standpoint that lists some of the major issues that you want them to take care of before dropping off to you for quilting. One easy way might be a simple Check List. The list could talk about making sure seams are pressed, threads are clipped, if their quilt is square (by folding in half and in half again (does it look like a square or some other shape - lol, and is the backing and batting larger than the quilt top, etc. You may already have this in place, in which case the next steps really are just clear communication. Some may require an email and a picture. If you are honest and say that you have run across an issue - perhaps you could take a picture and include it in your email, telling you client what needs to be corrected and offering them to correct it or that you could correct it (and charge by the hour or something). I know you don't want to emabarass your clients, but if they learn something, everyone is happier.
Hope this helps! Happy Quilting!
Michael
I just bought military gold in Glide. 👍
I think you'll like it!
Hi Michael,. I love watching your quilting. You explain your "moves" so well.
Are you right or left-handed? I'm Ambi but mostly left-handed. I'm trying to figure how I will be able to operate the machine and use a ruler and/or do free motion.
Thanks for any pointers on this matter.
Hi Val! I am right handed and find it easier/natural to hold my rulers with my left hand and quilt with my right. If you are ambidextrous, you could build up the muscle memory and coordination in both hands to be able to switch back and forth, which I think could be a great assett for your quilting! Let me know how it goes!
Do you take out the basting as you quilt or after you are entirely done quilting?
I take it out as I go.
Hi