Free Motion Quilting on My Domestic: The Swirly Vine Design (Video #25) 3.2020

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4 жыл бұрын

I share tips as I'm learning to free-motion quilt on my domestic sewing machine. This video is Part 1 on how I machine quilt this swirl vine design in an open space as well as in a restricted space with boundaries. Next week, in Part II, I'll share 11 tips and show how I free motion quilt this design in a larger scale as an all-over free motion quilting design on a larger quilt. I sit down at my home sewing machine to quilt these designs free-hand. As I learn how to free motion quilt various designs, I will share my supplies, tools, tips, process, mistakes and give solutions for how I fix them and still end up with a beautiful free motion quilting project. I learn best from both tutorials as well as watching others free motion quilt so I will be creating a mix of observation and video tutorials.
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@doreensherk287 10 күн бұрын

I just came across your channel , it really like it this one. I don’t mind the talking as you are pointing out mistakes and how to manoeuvre out of them. I have been quilting a long time and always need a refresher. Thanks ❤ it all looks good to me.

@claudiaburns5474 Жыл бұрын

I love this design. I'm so happy I could watch your excellent video over and over until I learned it. Thank you for providing this valuable information. You are a wonderful teacher!

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this kind compliment. I’m glad my video was helpful. Have a wonderful evening. 🌸

@melodybowles5419 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you show the errors that you made and you tell us how to correct them. And it’s so nice to see someone free motion quilting and tell you right out front it’s definitely different quilting on a whole quilt. There is always the struggle with the large quilt. You are fabulous and please keep up the good work.

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you are finding the videos helpful. I feel like the information about FMQ on large projects is lacking. It’s easier to find people quilting on scraps, but it’s such a different experience. I think it’s easy to feel frustrated or disappointed that our work doesn’t look like we imagine on large quilts, but there’s so much to think about and lots to deal with. It takes time. In the meantime, I’m trying to learn to be kind to myself and patient. 😉 It’s fun to share as I learn. 💞 .

@cherylsmith3002 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and am trying to find easier designs than feathers. I LOVE this design. It’s so open and delicate! I also love that you show how you could have done something different. So important to improve.

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

Every time I get comments like yours, I think I should get back on here and make videos. I love love love cheering on other quilters. I’m glad you’re finding my videos helpful. Have fun with this design.

@sharonelizabethmiller3723 Жыл бұрын

I just ran across this video & your channel. I have been taught that when a "space, or gap" is smaller than the design, just leave it. I think your quilting looks fantastic. I know it's easy to see "missteps" as we quilt, but honestly the overall design is beautiful. No one would ever see the swirls in a row or a couple going in the same direction as a mistake. Remember - we have to step back and see the overall design as a whole! Beautiful work - thank you for the lesson!!

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌸

@lindadittrich151 Жыл бұрын

No apologies!! Thank you for all you do!

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! 🌸

@karenpresley7101 4 жыл бұрын

I now know what I'll be using as an all over design on my first quilt. LOL. I've been thinking about it and couldn't figure out whether to quilt block by block or what, but I like the way this looks. My blocks in the center are rather plain. I like the fabrics so much i didn't want to chop them all up. But I'm making a big border of the braded look to make the quilt larger. I think this would be perfect for it. Thank you for the tutorial and tips. 😊

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found it useful. Next week’s video will be helpful for any design you do, I just happened to use this one. I’ll be showing how coordinating thread helps hide all the problems too. I hope you have good luck with your quilting. 🍀

@natiaznar 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por tus enseñanzas. Eres fantástica y sinceramente, te quedó precioso y me encanta. Sigue así, te seguiré viendo en tu canal.

@SnowWhite1352 4 жыл бұрын

In the over all design, you swirls going in the same direction blend in. The camera angle is good for seeing the whole process, the overhead view helps see the formation of the design. Thank you for your openness.

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree. They really aren’t very noticeable, probably more to me bc I’m looking for them. 😉I need to invest in something that allows me to video from overhead. $$ or figure out a cheap alternative. I’ve been experimenting, but nothing I love yet. I’ll keep at it. I appreciate your feedback . 💞

@sandan2358 2 жыл бұрын

This is the exact motif I wanted to learn. Thank you.

@suchaprettyfabric 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Wonderful. I hope it’s helpful.

@Farmhousebytheriver Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial. I was stressing over having to fill in a big piece of sky on a baby quilt and with your help it’s coming along quite nicely. I’ve been quilting for years but am a total beginner with free motion. You make it look so easy.

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m so glad it’s helpful. Good luck with your baby quilt. 🌸

@phoozchic Жыл бұрын

Look at the work as a whole. Over-all, it’s very nicely balanced. Thanks for sharing your sample!

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌸

@lizryan6289 4 жыл бұрын

Christina, I adore these swirls. Thank you - your videos are so uplifting.😍

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad. I was hoping you’d find the video useful. Thank you for your kind comment. Stay well 💞

@lizryan6289 4 жыл бұрын

I find I can't always avoid having 2 identical swirls next to each other. But - I practice on.

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

Liz Ryan I have the same issue, but I think if we are aware of it, it will keep us from doing a whole bunch in an area that are exactly the same. Also, a tip I need to mention again is that sometimes turning the fabric around in another direction completely can help with direction issues. I’ll play around with this some more and update with new videos as I learn. 💕

@jennifermonroe6674 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these good tips! I am looking forward to seeing next weeks video how you do this design on a larger quilt!! Nicely done!!

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Next week’s video can be applied to any design. If you take these tips, plus next week’s tips, I think people will find success with this as an overall design. I hope so anyways. Thank you for your comment. 💞💞

@annedirks4501 2 жыл бұрын

You are so good at making round swirls. I’m impressed.

@suchaprettyfabric 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌸

@kschallert3569 4 жыл бұрын

Its gorgeous! Thank you for these wonderful videos! I am getting geared up to quilt one of my own quilts for the very first time. I'm so nervous! But honestly, you've given me a lot of confidence. I've been drawing...... on hundreds of pages and I think I've got at least 3 designs down. Now for the actual practice on a practice quilt sandwich! So exciting!

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! 🎉 I’m so happy for you! I’m glad you are finding value in my videos. If you keep telling yourself that you will improve over time and that everything you do is helping you learn (especially, the mistakes & problems), it helps with confidence if things aren’t going as imagined or hoped. Each time, the lessons build on each other. I ran into a few issues with a recent project that I’ll be sharing in a future video. I’m always learning & growing. Good luck!! 🍀💞🍀💞

@reneelaverne2960 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. I'm going to try this.

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful. 😊

@robbiemcgurran1800 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! Thanks!

@suchaprettyfabric 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌷

@conniefincher5488 Жыл бұрын

I just stumbled across your channel and liked and subscribed quickly. I'm a beginner quilter and would love to learn to free motion. Looks like I've found just the girl to teach me ! Thanks so much for your video and keep them coming !

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like the videos. I haven’t t made any new ones in a couple of years, but I keep thinking I need to get back to it. Funny you would comment bc I was cleaning up my phone this morning and found a bunch of videos I never posted here that I think would be really helpful to people. I’m going to be teaching in person locally soon so this may be just the kick I need to get back on here. 🌸

@alixanderiashay4049 Жыл бұрын

Very pretty.

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@pamelaw5758 4 жыл бұрын

Love your video's!

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH! 💞

@rides2much 4 жыл бұрын

First of all, while conceptually having a couple of swirls going in the same direction is not ideal, when finished the overall impression is spectacular. I love how curvy and how smooth your swirls are. While you struggle with feathers as your nemesis I’m doing OK with feathers ... but the swirls, they eat me alive. What kind of batting do you use. I love how puffy it is. Mine is pretty flat until it’s been washed. I just finished my second quilt top and sandwiched it yesterday and I’m going to start quilting today. It’s a toddler quilt, about 45 x 60. I am going to do an all over pattern of swirls and echoed paisleys. When it’s finished I’ll post it. I wait every week for one of your videos. They’re such an inspiration to me I can hardly wait till next week when you come up with your tips. Always so helpful. Stay safe and healthy with this monstrous pandemic stalking us at every corner.

@suchaprettyfabric 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you are well. I agree with you, in the end the direction isn’t really noticeable. It’s also challenging to remember everything you are trying to do as you are quilting the design. I hope it becomes more natural with time. Swirls are actually my nemesis. I’m having luck with feathers. The thing about this swirl design, is that I find it more forgiving than a full swirl. I have some sense of progress and accomplishment with this swirl design vs the frustration I feel with full swirls. It sounds as though you understand the same pain. 😉 If you don’t mind, will you tag me on your posts! I’d love to celebrate right along with you and I find that I’m missing posts I really want to see. Good luck and thank you for the kind comment. 💞 Also, I’m using Hobbs poly down in this. It’s ok. It’s cheap at Hobby Lobby with a coupon, but I’m not completely sold on it yet. I’ll let you know. I need to use it in a quilt.

@judithlpn-quilter7757 2 жыл бұрын

Very pretty. I have a longarm. I tried this pattern it’s hard to control the single line backtracking. I end up making half moon which I think is pretty also.

@jasonsun7976 2 жыл бұрын

very good video,welcome to use our long arm quilting machine

@sandramason1302 2 жыл бұрын

How do I find the video on how you quilt on a bigger quilt? I love your personality and how you teach! Thank you!

@suchaprettyfabric 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you. I haven’t made videos in a long time so unfortunately there aren’t any. I haven’t deleted my channel bc people have told me these videos are helpful so I keep them up. I may continue with the channel down the road, but I’m not sure at this point. 🌸

@metathinking 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this tutorial and plan to use it right away. I would like to watch your other videos, but I don’t see a link. Also, when I search ‘Christina Johnson free motion quilting’, I get Christina someone else. I’m sure I have just missed something very obvious.

@suchaprettyfabric 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m glad it’s helpful. The videos should show up for you if you search Such a pretty fabric. Hope this helps.

@debbiehains5414 Жыл бұрын

Your quilt sample looks easy to maneuver with this design, but what about a full sized quilt? Any tips?

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

I did this design on a big quilt in video #26. (Look for a black & white quilt). It’s been a while so I don’t remember what I covered exactly, but that may be helpful. 🌸

@joannedifrancesco4555 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for something to do in a 3 inch border and liked the design, but this is too intimidating once i watched you quilt it. It would be helpful for us newbies if you took a few minutes on a dry erase board to demonstrate how to draw it rather than just quilting. This is something Angela Walters does (example- for feathers) and it has been a great teaching tool for artistically challenged folks like me. Love the design, hope to do it someday.

@suchaprettyfabric 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I will take this into consideration if I decide to make more videos in the future. Good luck with your FMQ. 🍀

@sheilaroch5548 Жыл бұрын

Hi what sewing machine you are using tq

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

I use both a Juki 2010q and a HusQvarna mega quilter. They are virtually the same machine. Both are straight stitch only.

@sheilaroch5548 Жыл бұрын

@@suchaprettyfabric tqvm. I I was using juki DD8100E. Then I would not so leather on it . N I sold it so I m trying to get a better sewing machine tq

@monicahendewerk1662 2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t want to “squish” one in, learn how to do a partial one the same size as the others. :)

@patwilson5017 Жыл бұрын

Stop chatting and show us something wonderful.

@suchaprettyfabric Жыл бұрын

😂 I haven’t made videos in a couple of years. I hear you though. People are telling me to get back to it! I need to do an update video. Maybe this fall.