How-to Free-Motion Quilt in 30 Minutes or Less (Part 1 of 2) - Sewing with Nancy

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Free-motion quilt with ease—it’s fast and fun! Learn to free-motion quilt on your sewing machine and you’ll never look back.

Nancy and guest Molly Hanson show how to quilt like
a pro and create finished projects without using a long-arm machine.

►►► Key Points in this VIDEO Tutorial (Free Motion Quilting for Beginners Part 1 of 2) ◄◄◄

① Discover how to quilt like a pro without using a long-arm machine.

② Find out how to set up your machine and prep your project for free-motion quilting.

③ See how you can use your "Muscle Memory" by sketching your design before you practice the stitching.

④ Learn the beginners guide to Stippling: puzzle shaped designs—the most common free-motion stitch.

⑤ Explore Loop de Loops and Handwriting: small loops mixed with classic cursive writing.

⑥ Delve into Pebbles and Chains: small touching circles and single rows or "chains of pearls"

⑦ Nancy's Corner Segment 1 features Maria DeGroot.

→ Maria shares her experiences of teaching children the art of quilting by transforming their colored pencil drawings to appliques.

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►►Information on "Free Motion Quilting for Beginners" Book◄◄

① Learn to free-motion quilt on your home sewing machine and you'll never look back.

② Begin by learning how to quilt your name, because soon you'll be signing unique works of art.

③ Master all the fundamentals of free-motion quilting by working on manageable fat-quarter-sized fabric pieces.

④ Confidently stitch 10 different quilting designs, including stippling variations, pebbles, square meander, swirls, and wood grain.

⑤ Take your skill to new heights as you quilt 15 practical projects to enhance your daily life, such as a table-top organizer, table runner, tote bag, weekender bag, and laptop sleeve.

⑥ Soft cover; 96-pages; by author Molly Hanson.

⑦ Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners Table of Contents:

→ Foreword

→ Introduction

→ Tools

→ Setting Up Your Space

→ Prepping Your Project

→ Thread and Tension

→ Sketching

→ Five Prep Steps for Free-Motion Quilting

→ Tips, Tricks, and Reminders

→ Loop De Loops and Handwriting

➡ Project: Organize It Bowl Set

→ Stippling

➡ Project: Chevron Tea Towel and Pot Holder

→ Pebbles and Chain of Pearls

➡ Project: Color Block Zip Bag

➡ Project: Color Block Toiletry Tote

→ Square Meander Nesting Boxes

➡ Project: Chipped Plates Place Mats

➡ Project: Bon Appetit Table Runner

→ Paisley

➡ Project: Purple Paisley Tote Bag

➡ Project: Quilt Block Pillow

→ Wood Grain

➡ Project: Hardwood Messenger Bag

➡ Project: Outward Bound Laptop Sleeve

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