#freemotionquilting #machinequilting #stitchedbysusan
Pattern designers need quilts to be quilted too!
Amy Smart is the force behind “Diary of a Quilter”, and she’s sent me this sweet starry Christmas quilt for a freehand quilting finishing touch.
I plan to quilt my Crazy 8s design - free motion, of course! - and it’ll be done as a live stream from my studio. As always, I'll be quilting in real time. No edits, or speeding up.
I'll chat through:
- loading the backing
- choosing the batting (and I’ve got a treat in store for Amy!)
- the actual freehand quilting, and squaring up the quilt as I go
- my favorite (rather magical) marking tool
Amy’s a great quilt piecer, so this quilt has no particular challenges. It’ll be fun to have plenty of time to chat with viewers when I know all the seams lay flat, etc 😉
So bring your comments, questions, and stories - and your own project, if you like.
Make yourself a snack, and let’s have us a virtual quilting bee ❤️
The quilt pattern is available on Amy's website right here:
https://diaryofaquiltershop.com/search?q=quarter+star+quilt
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Want to try free motion quilting, but don't know where to start? Right here:
🔥3 Steps to Freehand Freedom (printable): https://rb.gy/vyi6fb
Other opportunities for learning:
🔥FREE MOTION QUILTING MASTERCLASS - https://rb.gy/j9kfru
🔥ADVANCE monthly subscription membership - https://rb.gy/jgmyeh
🔥ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class: https://rb.gy/ekc1iw
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STUFF I USE:
General Tools:
Longarm Measuring Tape - https://amzn.to/3uWcCxI
Magnetic Bars - https://amzn.to/3KMMxWO
RED SNAPPER Loading System - https://rb.gy/qu147d
LAURASTAR Pressing System - https://amzn.to/3I89HYl
RULERS - https://quiltersapothecary.com/collections/sbs
(use the code SBS10 for 10% off any items in this collection)
Needles:
SCHMETZ Universal Sewing Needles, 130/705 90/14 - https://amzn.to/3I89HYl
DRITZ Snag Nab It Needle - https://amzn.to/3w303QB
Side Threading Needle - https://amzn.to/3OnQDZa
Cutting:
OLFA (quick change) Rotary Cutter - https://amzn.to/3Mdk0KE
Rotary Replacement Blades - https://amzn.to/3MnVTZM
KAI Scissors - https://amzn.to/3PUJFx7
Marking Tools:
Air-erase marking pens - https://amzn.to/3MUmqhQ
Water-erase marking pens - https://amzn.to/3Fiwte3
Marking pen "eraser" - https://amzn.to/3OYaOwj
School chalk - https://amzn.to/3LOB7D1
Precise marking chalk pen - https://amzn.to/3D9ucBV
Painter's Tape - https://amzn.to/381rGBQ
Smooth Tracing Wheel - https://amzn.to/3MQUPhD
These products may contain affiliate links from which I receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I know and love.
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