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By: Sonia

Sonia — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:54:28 +0000

Oh what a wonderful idea. It is going to take me a couple of weeks to be ready but count me in for this, I will just be a little behind.

By: Pattiann H. (Bouncypoodle)

Pattiann H. (Bouncypoodle) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:03:35 +0000

Thanks Paige, I decided what my mini swap quilt will be…”Strutting into Spring”…. It will be a Roster trying to impress the lady hens! So maybe a feather type quilting pattern? The swap deadline is the end of March. If you have any suggestions on how to practice on my doodling/quilting till then would be helpful. In the mean time I’ll follow along and learn!

PS any ideas with a struggling drawer want to be would be greatly appreacheated!

By: Gail Lewis

Gail Lewis — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:27:18 +0000

Paige, this is beautiful and I can’t wait to work on free motion again, however I must take a break in the month of February. My son is getting married on Feb.19th and I have so much to do to get ready for a house full of company and wedding activities. I will be playing catch up in March!

By: PaigeAlaine

PaigeAlaine — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:15:42 +0000

In reply to Pattiann H. (Bouncypoodle).Hi Pattiann - I'm so excited you are interested in machine quilting I hope my tutorials can help get you started. The shapes I have you practice are the basis for more complex designs so the more you practice the more confidence you will develop. You most definitely can use your preferred basting technique - I will get back to you on a spray recommendation that my friend likes to use. Regarding paper - use whatever you like! Lines may help you visualize space and can help when you are looking for a consistent design size like loops or stars. In free motion quilting you will be much more successful if you can draw/doodle it first but per my fellow SewMod friend Vicki she has some wonderful techniques for those who struggle with drawing. I will tap into her soon to share her secrets!

By: Pattiann H. (Bouncypoodle)

Pattiann H. (Bouncypoodle) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:49:48 +0000

Hi Paige, Wow thank you for sharing this! I have been wanting to learn this so bad, and look what I found in my email this morning!

I read through the different lessons and I noticed you suggested using pins to baste the quilt sandwich journal. Can you use basting spray, and if so, do you recommend any particular brand?

For practicing my doodling, could I use my grafting paper pad, or do you recommend just plain paper?

I have always struggled with drawing, and when I read the line…you need to be able to draw to sew free motion…I thought uh oh! I need to practice this doodling!

I signed up for a mini quilt swap this month, and was a bit worried about quilting my 12×12 quit. I need to start practicing my doodling!

I’m always open for suggestions and ideas on how to learn free motion quilting.

Again thank you for posting this and I’ll be following along to learn! Pattiann