Longarm Quilting: Ruler Work for Beginners Online Class (Part 1)

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4 жыл бұрын

This is a modified remote learning version of my Ruler Work for Beginners Class that would normally be taught in person. I talking about the basics of how to use rulers, machine set-up, supplies, etc. Then walk you through the beginner exercises using the panel that I teach from in the class. (Panel is available for purchase - linked below - if you would like to use it while you go through the class with me on KZfaq).
Rulers and Templates available here:
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Ruler Work for Beginners Panel available here:
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****NOTE: If the shop is out of stock of panels, they may also be purchased through SPOONFLOWER. www.spoonflower.com/designs/9...
Their shipping charge is a bit high and the processing takes a while. You must choose the size as "1 Yard" to receive the whole panel. The default is a fat quarter, which will not be what you want. I have no control over Spoonflower and their practices, so hopefully they treat you with kindness and quick shipping!

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@catherineelliott3285 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this a couple of years after its making. This is so helpful and giving me tips on how to use rulers better (many chipped rulers and messing up the timing). I'm looking forward to seeing more. You're an excellent teacher, Michael. You've mastered online teaching!. Thank you.

@r.d.stratford106 Жыл бұрын

I’m brand new to rulers and longarm quilting, and I have to say your tutorials are the best I’ve seen. I’m learning so much! Thank you for filming and sharing these.

@michael.quilts Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment. I cannot believe these videos are three years old. I am so glad that they are continuing to be useful! Happy Quilting!

@VirginiaOwensby 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I like your teaching. I also like your correct English. Lol. I am watching on the tv but I can’t seem to set it up on the tv.

@janinbama6737 11 ай бұрын

One of the best videos on rulers that I have ever seen. Your descriptions are so good. I love how you give all the scenarios for what could and does happen. I just ordered your whole Baptist Fan set with the extension set as well. Love your quilting.

@michael.quilts 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MugooChick 2 жыл бұрын

You are one of the best teachers I have ever watched. You make everything look so dang easy

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Quilting Chick! Thanks so much for your comment. Made my day! I am recovering from surgery and needed a pick-me-up! So glad you view me as a good teacher! Happy Quilting! Michael

@Westernwilson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, that was awesome! I loved the pace, the kindly reminders (no, you were not talking too much or talking down to us!), and the very practical tips on how everything was working together.

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Seems to be a favorite of viewers, even 1.5 years later. Happy Quilting! Michael

@carolskooge5044 3 жыл бұрын

You are an EXCELLENT teacher. Thank you for sharing your talent of teaching with us. I finally am understanding working with rulers on my long arm, which is an old one without any automation. 🙌🏻

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol. Thank you so much! I love hearing that and I am so glad that the way I try to teach is helpful to you and others! Let me know how your quilting journey goes when you have time. Have a wonderful day. -Michael

@darcymouton1593 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining needle stops on rulers. I have some rulers with needle stops but had no idea why they were there!

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Darcy! Thanks for the comment and I am glad you found something useful in the video! happy Quilting! Michael

@katherineraymond6865 Жыл бұрын

You are the best instructor I have found!

@michael.quilts Жыл бұрын

Hi Katherine. Thanks for much for the comment. You made my day! Happy Quilting! Michael

@kclilyalso 3 жыл бұрын

A thousand thank you’s for posting this video. I bought a long arm last week and with this crazy pandemic there are no in-person classes available. I bought this ruler and thread to get started with ruler work. I wish I could buy the panel. Please post more videos.

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you found this online class and hopefully it continues to be a reference for you. Congrats on the longarm purchase! I'll continue to post as often as I can. Thank You!

@MPCrafts461 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a very enjoyable and informative video! So many "that's such a great way to make that stitch" moments. Hope to see more online classes from you.

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am always glad to post videos. Feel free to subscribe and/or check out my other videos here! Happy Quilting! Michael

@cindyroman5126 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and detailed instructions !! Thank you!

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Cindy. I enjoy quilting and talking!

@dawnbelair3246 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you, this is an awesome video.Shared it with all my quilting groups in hopes of inspiring those who are scared of rulers and to hopefully get you more likes and subscribes. TY soooo much for this I've been wanting to do/learn this for a long time and just haven't been able too YOU are a BLESSING!!

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn! Thanks so much for your nice comment. I am so glad you found me and are enjoying the free online ruler work class! It's very similar to what I used to be able to teach in person and I miss that so much. I am planning some Zoom classes soon. Keep an eye out. And if you have any questions, feel free to email me. Happy New Year! Michael

@dawnbelair3246 3 жыл бұрын

@@michael.quilts zoom classes would be awesome. I'd better learn how to use zoom lol Happy New Year to you too

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

@@dawnbelair3246 hah ha. I know. my local quilt guild is still struggling with that, but more and more members have been learning. I'll make a video on how to join a zoom class here on my channel before I schedule one. How's that? LOL. Thanks again! Michael

@kaytail98 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial,,, I’m a new LA owner and this was very helpful ,,, good job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@candacefife6763 2 жыл бұрын

Yay I received my 101 ruler today… perfect and flawless. ❤️❤️ I just took my spoonflower panel off my frame yesterday. It’s going back on tomorrow to practice the curves…

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Candace! Awesome. So glad you got it! HAVE FUN! Michael

@mari-annstumblingbear174 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that stitch in the ditch isn't always perfect!!! Especially on long arm. Domestic with walking foot - yes......long arm free motion? Not so much 😳 Great beginner video! There aren't many step by step beginner videos. I appreciate your time and I'm learning much.

@Westernwilson 2 жыл бұрын

Mari-Ann is so right! I get a lot out of beginner videos and it is reassuring to watch one when you are new to your (terrifying) longarm and just have no idea how it all comes together. Using a ruler to SITD...brilliant and no one told me before this video!

@lorijacobs7341 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you,I will watch your other videos!

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lori! Happy Quilting! Michael

@donnaprince7160 3 жыл бұрын

These are awesome teaching videos 💜

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Donna! Glad you are enjoying.

@beesvalbeesval3826 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. He is a EXCELLENT TEACHER!!!!!!!!

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Valee! So glad to shrae.

@sandrabonow6826 3 жыл бұрын

This video was helpful.

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra! So glad you found it useful. Happy Quilting! Michael

@alfa5243 2 жыл бұрын

You do a fantastic job teaching. I know what you mean about some people talking too much but that’s not your style. Thanks

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate your feedback! Happy Quilting! Michael

@happytraveller8953 3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon! Happy New Year and hope you are staying safe. May I ask if ruler work with this type of intricacy can be done on a domestic machine? I do not have a longarm but would like to get into ruler work...thanks in advance.

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary Lou! This video is mostly geared towards how you use the rulers with a longarm, but Yes! Many of the same principles apply directly to domestic machine and the same designs can be created for sure! Some things are irrelevant and specific to either but not both. But yes - the rulers and designs can translate to domestic machine. One day I will film working on a domestic. Thank you for your question. Let me know if I cna be of further help! Michael

@saundraweston2950 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Learned a lot. I’m new to Longarm quilting.

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that it was helpful to you! And welcome to Longarm Quilting!

@cariapostol7637 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited to have found you, Michael. I am a very long time quilter, but pretty new to the longarm. You are a very good teacher - and you never talked down to us. You mentioned Spoonflower and adding a link to the panel you are using. I'd love that link, please and thank you AND do you have a video on how to properly mount quilts to the frame? I would sure like to learn that, too. I'm only using a Q'nique 15R and a Cutie frame...so nothing too big. Still...understand and experience are what I need.

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cari - thank you for your question and comments! Here is the link to the panel: www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/9030331-rulerworkpanel1-by-quartersquaredquiltco_ The link to my Loading the Frame video is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ar-FZa6qxpvanok.html This is an older video, so I might update in the near future, but it is still basically how I do. Happy Quilting! Michael

@loriar1027 2 жыл бұрын

I admit I’ve had some trouble getting used to having that quarter inch distance from the edge of the ruler and the stitch line.

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lori - you know what they say - "Practice practice practice". It will become second nature eventually! Happy Quilting! Michael

@tennispjb 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite ruler plate for your INNOVA?

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question. My favorite is the smaller ruler base. However it takes some getting used to when using very large rulers since you have to be mindful to keep pressure only where the base. With the larger base, you have more surface to rely on, but less quilting area due to taking up more space. But my go-to is the smaller one.

@MsCrazymama5 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to purchase this panel. I don't see it in your Etsy shop. Where can I get it?

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda. The panel is available through Spoonflower. They do all the work. Here is the link. www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/9030331-rulerworkpanel1-by-quartersquaredquiltco_ ***Please note - their default length is a fat-quarter. You need to change that length to 1-Yard. Then buy as many as you want. But do not but fat-quarters - you won't be happy. Wish I could change that, but it's all Spoonflower. THANK YOU! -Michael

@lucydegroot6338 3 жыл бұрын

Michael you should post your web site so people can purchase your rulers. I had to get a magnifying glass and stop the video to try to read what you were using.

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy. Thanks for the comment. I'm probably a better teacher than I am a salesman...LOL. I will make a note of that and make sure to make access on how to purchase more prominent. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I hope my videos are helpful.

@marlasouthers5262 3 жыл бұрын

If you were only able to pick one of your curved rulers to purchase, which one would you choose?

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marla. Thanks for your question. If I were to pick only one curved ruler, I would probably go with the 10 or the 12. If you can ask yourself what type of quilts you most likely come across to quilt and if you can determine if they are block based and what size the blocks are, that can help you decide. Example: Scrap quilts with lots of small blocks under 8", then smaller curves would be best, so maybe the 8 or 10. if you think most of the quilts you would quilt have larger blocks, like 9"-12", then maybe the 12. OR if you think you want very intricate quilting designs that are smaller, then the 6, 8, 10. Or larger quilting motifs, then the 12, 14, 16. Safe bets are that you would use the 10 and the 12 a lot. Hope this doesn't confuse the decision more. Happy Quilting! Michael

@marlasouthers5262 3 жыл бұрын

@@michael.quilts thanks!

@cindyroman5126 3 жыл бұрын

Can your rulers be purchased by Amazon?

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy. I do not offer them on Amazon at this time. They are avail in my Etsy shop though. www.etsy.com/shop/QuarterSquaredQuilts

@teresacraig3166 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent teacher!! Where can I buy this panel ?

@michael.quilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Teresa! Here is the link to the panel on Spoonflower - but before you buy it, please remember to change the "Size and Quantity" to Yard. It defaults at Fat Quarter. You need size to say Yard so you get the full panel and not a quarter of it, then buy as many as you like. Thank You! Michael

@kaytail98 2 жыл бұрын

@@michael.quilts I don’t see the link for this panel

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaytail98 HI Kathy! It's in the SHOW MORE part of the description. It's available on Spoonflower now (I am sold out on my site, but you can get it through Spoonflower. Here is the link: www.spoonflower.com/designs/9030331-rulerworkpanel1-by-quartersquaredquiltco_ Thank You! Michael

@aliciaschaefer9454 2 жыл бұрын

It seems everything is out of stock including this panel. Hopefully things start to re-stock soon.

@michael.quilts 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Alicia. Everything is in stock other than the Fan Set which will be back in stock tomorrow. The website shows In Stock then sometimes shows “can be backordered” which is confusing. It means it’s also an item that can be backordered when it’s out of stock. But it’s in stock. Weird I know. The panel is always avail through Spoonflower as noted. Happy Quilting! Thank you! Michael

@aliciaschaefer9454 2 жыл бұрын

@@michael.quilts awesome thank you!! So excited to try the panel and fab 5 set