Free Motion Quilting | Top 5 Tips for free motion quilting for beginners

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Faodail Creation Sewing and Quilting

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Free motion quilting is a fun and creative way to add texture and design to your quilts. It involves moving the fabric under the needle in any direction you want, creating your own unique patterns and motifs. However, free motion quilting can also be challenging and intimidating for beginners, as it requires a lot of practice and confidence. That’s why I have compiled the top 5 tips for free motion quilting for beginners, to help you get started and improve your skills.
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00:00 Introduction : Free Motion Quilting | Top 5 Tips for free motion quilting for beginners
00:51 setting your babylock soprano up for free motion quilting
03:47 items you need for free motion quilting
05:33 how should I begin free motion quilting
06:44 why should you relax when free motion quilting
07:31 what design should I start with when im beginning with free motion quilting
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@FaodailCreation 2 жыл бұрын

Another video you may like to watch Meander Free Motion Quilting Tutorial | Faodail Creation | Beginner Quilting kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7h_iK6a29LFiGw.html

@bonniebrody6784 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You are a really good teacher and I saw each step clearly.

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much glad I helped

@bsturkie3313 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your excellent teaching tips for newbies!!!

@FaodailCreation 2 жыл бұрын

Aww. Thank you 😊

@sharonkemp3353 Жыл бұрын

I have only done a couple small free motion sewing. And that person suggested to unplug the foot feed and use the stop and go button because the speed is much more even.....and it works good. Thank you so much......for helping me to set my machine up for free motion. Did not know about going to settings to do this. Have saved your site, and will come back and see what you have to teach us.

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

Great tip! and thank you so very much for commenting and subscribing.

@moniqued9715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers 🙏

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@cleokoch2764 2 жыл бұрын

Love your “So what? Who cares? Just keep going” attitude. You are so right!

@FaodailCreation 2 жыл бұрын

I think everyone thinks they have to be at this really high standard right off the bat and they dont. You have to make mistakes to learn. Thanks for your comment Cleo.

@lindaarmstrong400 5 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a Soprano machine and just found you. I think the two of you will be come my new best friends. Love your tips and videos which do help me sew with confidence. Thank You.

@FaodailCreation 5 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much for that lovely comment. 💙💙

@sherrymcwhirter5237 Жыл бұрын

I have been wanting to do this for quite a while now. I have at least 6 quilt tops to be quilted. You made it look so easy. I can't wait to try.

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

It is very easy. Start on something small like a placemat then build your way up.

@sherrymcwhirter5237 Жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation Thank you! I will do that. Love your channel.

@ginettelefebvre8817 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cassie, I enjoyed your tips. I've never free motion quilting. I don't have the same machine but same rules follow. Thank you. Hugs

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Give it a try.

@emilyleedom5371 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos! I just purchased my Soprano and your tutorials are so great!

@oliviadiehl-reed4277 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thank you so much for going over the setup. I'm excited to get started.

@FaodailCreation 2 жыл бұрын

You're so very welcome. Thank you for commenting.

@nancywalter7555 3 жыл бұрын

So good. Now I can finally try it....

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Nancy, have a go it's fun.

@renees2907 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cassie, love your videos! Thank you for featuring BabyLock Soprano. I purchased my machine in the spring, am a newbie with quilting and applique and would like to incorporate designs into clothing vs. making quilts. Thank you so much for your free motion instructions.

@FaodailCreation 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment im so glad to help. What I've always wanted to do is one of them 1950s skirts with an appliqued poodle on it. It would be so cute.

@renees2907 5 жыл бұрын

Faodail Creation would be super cute!

@emcbabe9533 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Thank you for commenting

@karenm3033 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and the good information. You are informational and fun to watch. Thank you. Going to watch again, just now.

@FaodailCreation 4 жыл бұрын

Karen, thank you so much for leaving a comment. So glad you enjoy watching.

@normaaubut4647 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Cassie, this video is exactly what I was looking for!!

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. So glad that you've found my channel helpful.

@robertpshaw Ай бұрын

I love this attitude: "So what! Who cares?". The fiesty version of " Perfection is the enemy of progress. " W.C.

@FaodailCreation Ай бұрын

Thank you. Lol

@donnamcl6134 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Cassie. Love this video. Can't wait to start practicing! Maybe in the future you can teach us to make a quilt from start to finish on the Soprano. Your detailed instruction would be so helpful to us beginners. I am so happy I found you on utube!

@FaodailCreation 6 жыл бұрын

Donna McLaughlin thank you That's a fantastic idea. Once I have my binding perfect I will do this for you. I'm currently on my third ever quilt. I'm also on Instagram and Facebook where I post daily if you would like another dose of Faodail in your life. 💙 I'm working on a paper piece star quilt.

@colleenpittman9467 6 жыл бұрын

Great Job. Thank you Cassie! I am sorry for not replying sooner... I was away- you covered what I was worried about!

@FaodailCreation 6 жыл бұрын

Colleen Pittman awesome. I'm so glad to hear

@nannetteking7658 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video!

@FaodailCreation 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome thank you for commenting

@lisareichert2843 Жыл бұрын

If there is not one already out there, I would love a little class on the types and sizes of needles and thread and what applications they are best for. I never really know what to use or buy.

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

I did this sewing tutorial it's quite an old video let me know if this helps kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLSGZ82Gl5mdpYk.html

@lisareichert2843 Жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation Thanks. I will check it out.

@ceilrusso6611 Жыл бұрын

Could you please do a tutorial on what the settings should be when using a walking foot! Thank you Cassy.

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

for sure i could do that

@ceilrusso6611 Жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation thank you so much Cassie! I look forward to it. I love my Soprano!

@ckim5134 6 жыл бұрын

that's beautiful work

@FaodailCreation 6 жыл бұрын

c Kim have you tried free motion on your machine?

@ckim5134 6 жыл бұрын

not yet but i would like to try on something small.

@FaodailCreation 6 жыл бұрын

Try to work on a coaster/mug rug. The reason I say this is it's only small and easy to manoeuvre about, while you get the hang of it. Its all about practice, that's all. I have every confidence in you, let me know when you give it a shot I think you'll be surprised. Making a coaster is also quick and easy so you're going to get the instant gratification from finishing a project.

@1angelofthelight2 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I have tried to do this meander pattern but always make such a mess of it. Love your tips on relaxing too - I always get quite stiff when I'm doing FMQ. I can do straight patterns with no problem, just can't seem to make the leap. Will have a go now though. (Any chance of you doing a paper piecing tutorial?) Thank you so much Cassie.

@FaodailCreation 5 жыл бұрын

I have already created a paper piecing tutorial. If you are watching from a computer you can search. Let me know If you need me to provide the link to it.

@1angelofthelight2 5 жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation Thanks for getting back to me Cassie - that's great, will watch it immediately.

@rebeccamulkern1051 Жыл бұрын

Why do you need to change or select the needle position to free motion? Isn't lowering the feed dogs enough? I'm very new to free motion, still in the practice stage 😊

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

no you don't need to change or select the needle position. You are correct. Basically you become the feed dogs and move the fabric about

@margithompson2959 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I've been practicing my free motion quilting. What causes my thread to break?

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

Could be a few things, going to quickly, wrong needle, cheap thread, sometimes it just happens.

@sharonkemp3353 Жыл бұрын

Would like to see how you use the 'ecco foot. Is it for special free motion? Or what is the best way for this foot. And, do you set up the machine for in the 'free motion' setting for this foot too? Thank you

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

yes it is kind of a free motion, I use it for motifs or if i've done some fabric painting and want the motif to stand out. It helps with distance between each of the lines as you go out.

@marybethfye3486 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Thankyou! Can't wait to give it a go! Where do you find that Teflon sheet/paper? And do you put the hole in...or does it come that way?

@FaodailCreation 5 жыл бұрын

You should be able to purchase one from your local sewing machine store. The hole is already there 💙

@alisonchristiansen6352 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a trick to pulling the thread to the top layer so the back is not covered with tails to trim when you're finished? Should I use the knot button when I start?

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

Press needle up down and draw it up.

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alison, Here is the link to my video on how to draw up bobbin thread kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hp5pp7Z_zqi2mJc.html

@bethcarter3737 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Your meander is very nice & you explain things very clearly. Thanks! I have the same machine & it came with 3 free motion feet. A clear round one, an enclosed metal one with a very small hole for needle & one like you are using. I’m new at FMQ & so I don’t k which one to use. Do you have a recommendation?

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

He clear round one is your echo foot. I use the o foot. I have never used the one with the small hole. I would recommend the o foot.

@bethcarter3737 3 жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation thank you for responding so quickly. FMQ looks ALOT easier than it really is 😊

@DianeRoney 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to practice. Thanks. Can you do other designs

@FaodailCreation 5 жыл бұрын

I'm practicing too 🙂 I did a design with a rular it was an echo square shape

@rebeccamulkern1051 Жыл бұрын

What thread weight do you use fot this free motion meander? And is your bobbin thread then the same weight?

@FaodailCreation Жыл бұрын

Regular glide embroidery thread I think it's a 50 weight. I always use thr same weight in the top and bobbin thread. As that can cause issues with thread breaking and tension

@keribrown1679 2 жыл бұрын

I need help with tension. I get lots of loops on the bottom side

@FaodailCreation 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the time it's just not threaded correctly. Make sure your needle is up when you thread. Also when was the last time you cleaned out the lint in your machine?

@ivybichon8582 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was able to free motion my table runner with this tutorial. Why do you use the stand?

@FaodailCreation 5 жыл бұрын

The extension table provides so much more space for you to move about. Especially if you are doing a full quilt. Helps to manuore about. So glad thia has helped you. Cassie.

@janiceconatser4741 3 жыл бұрын

Did she mean the thread strand rather than extension table? I am curious about the thread also.

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I misread her comment. Sometimes I use a thread stand if the thread spool is too big or if I'm using my favorite holographic thread as that need to come off the coil vertically. I use the thread stand often, it's something I would recommend you get.

@janiceconatser4741 3 жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation Thank you for your reply. I plan to watch more of your videos. Well done.

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

@@janiceconatser4741 you're very welcome ❤

@annewise1315 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cassie, Can you do some troubleshooting with thread tension during fmq on the Soprano. I'm having problems with skipped stitches and am wondering if this is the problem. Thank you!

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

I e never had trouble with thread tension in this machine. I'm wondering of its something else. Does your machine need cleaning, needle change, thread quality etc etc.

@annewise1315 3 жыл бұрын

@@FaodailCreation Hi Faodail, Since I started using better quality thread, I'm not seeing as many skips. Thank you!

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, glad you took the time to try out some troubleshooting. Thread makes a huge difference.

@diannagurnett4 4 жыл бұрын

My soprano has tension issues when I set the machine up for free motion sewing. I have done all that you say but the tension is too lose on the top.

@FaodailCreation 4 жыл бұрын

Then you thread the thread is your presser foot in the raised position? When the threads look messy on top it's usually a bobbin issue. Is your bobbing wound correctly. Then after that I would like you to clean out your bobbin area. I have a video on how to do that too. There could be some lint in there that is raising your bobbin up and causing the issue. Let me know how you get on.

@nancywalter7555 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see a freemotion drawing... or lettering.

@FaodailCreation 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy. Have you checked out this weeks video I just did on free motion quilting.