Thank you Angela. I binge watched all your quilting with rulers videos, bought a ruler foot and a set of your first four rulers and got down to it. Today was Slim day, and it is working great! Tomorrow is Shorty day, and I can’t wait to see what I can do. Thank you again.
@Decanthousehold4 жыл бұрын
Love your explanations. Love that everything isn’t perfect. I hear your voice in my head when I’m applying what I’ve learned while sewing 😊
@WhiTor12 жыл бұрын
Ditto!!
@lindamiller92315 жыл бұрын
Who would think you could do so much with a little shorty!!! Can't wait to start this new adventure in quilting.
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Linda, how’s your day going with you?
@cc83jc8511 ай бұрын
Haven’t see this for a couple of years still love it, and will use your ruler once we get home from caravanning..thanks for explaining so well!
@wtexpricklypear3 жыл бұрын
I am just now getting myself ready for this journey with you. Thank you for your help and step by step tutorials. I feel as if I have a new friend.
@wendyaustin20856 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with quilting just over a year ago. Fell deeper in love when I learned about freemotion. Just picked up a ruler foot. Now I can play with Slim. Thank You for all the time though that you have put into all your “Babies” Wendy
@maryhackney30213 жыл бұрын
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@WhiTor12 жыл бұрын
I’m quite new to FMQ and to FMQ rulers and I’m quite intrigued. Recently took a FMQ class and today had Part 1 of a two-part ruler class. From having been watching some of your videos, I already knew what brand of rulers I wanted to learn with, and I was not disappointed with my first experience! The instructor was showing about the Grippy Spray to put on backs of rulers. I smiled as I already knew I didn’t need that with my CG ruler. 😊 Next I loved the needle stops on mine. I also appreciate the great markings in both light and dark. Thank you so much for your very helpful videos and for creating the very best rulers! I’m so excited to learn and practice FMQ both with and without rulers, and I also feel that working with rulers will also help me develop skills in the FMQ without rulers as well. Thanks so much!
@verafernandes49136 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the explanation of getting the quilting done; yes it is intimidating, but as you say, when you break it down into small pieces (yes, pun intended) you realize, yes I can quilt. Thank you for taking the time to, make the video, i know it takes time, and explaining the technique so very well!
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Awww, it's so worth it when I get such sweet compliments!
@nikkin37524 ай бұрын
This was incredibly helpful, and a great intro to quilting with rulers. Thanks so much!
@stefanievancoppenhagen3913 жыл бұрын
I love this "Shorty" ruler. Awesome investment... Thanks Angela for this idea... From SA
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi stefanie, how’s your day going with you?
@TheMinot606 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for saying the ruler foot is not mandatory! I used an oval shaped acrylic foot with rulers on my vintage machines for about two years before I got my acrylic ruler foot. I could manage pretty well. Couldn’t get the rulers in the back of the foot and had to guess the 1/4” thing, but still got it done nicely. I also skip the slider as it was eating the finish off my very vintage black Singers, and I hate gloves so sometimes I use a moisturizer for file clerks to grip paper- works as well for me.
@cheryljune16033 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this is my very first interdiction to this. I have a new baby lock Jazz 2, I really want a shorty to begin doing this
@cawla996 жыл бұрын
Just received your ruler set. So excited! Just had to carefully drill a small hole in each one so I can put them on my ruler pegboard. Have never had a problem before - always drill s-l-o-w-l-y and carefully - and everything is fine. Got three of them all done - and was working on "Archie". Got the hole almost done - when the cat jumped up right in front of me! I jumped; she jumped off - and the drill jumped just a "tich" - just enough to break the top corner off! Arghhhh! Now, I have to order another one! My own fault, I know. But, may I make a suggestion. Angela? There are lots of us that like to hang their rulers - so we need a small hole in each of them - so we don't have to take the chance and drill our own.
@kaif13606 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela, I have bought the family of rulers and I must admit to being very intimidated by them. Your video is inspirational, so tomorrow I will get acquainted with shorty, he and I will become best buddies I am sure. 😳😊
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! That's exactly why I am doing these videos, I want you to use them and love them as much as I do!
@sherrymaylee97143 жыл бұрын
I just LOVE seeing/listening to your videos. You’re AWESOME ❤️
@alibabafurball6 жыл бұрын
great video showing how to use your new ruler. I just started out in my quilting journey. I think i need a ruler with auto-correct lol.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, how amazing would that be!!
@alibabafurball6 жыл бұрын
I think i can get a lowshank ruler foot from singer that might fit my machines. They are pre 1906, so some alterations to the foot might be required for it to work. I might have an issue with the needle clamp screw hitting the apparatus. I have been looking at a lot of rulers and i like the design of yours incorporating grip into the ruler and the markings.
@jackiecrovetto89856 жыл бұрын
Creative grids quilting rulers
@lindamcallister27326 жыл бұрын
Angela Walters why does my top thread keep breaking?
@pattimcmahon20056 жыл бұрын
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@carmenbailey15602 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, this is where I’m at right now. I’m thinking I have a lot of practising to do. thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
@tanyawatson37763 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos..so easy to follow and understand
@marietteforget78043 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! One day, I will give it a try; I’m beginning quilting.🌸🌸
@barbtankersley41802 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!
@gaillmani19424 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. it's very helpful. Westalee at last came out with a ruler foot for my over 50 year old Singer 411G, so I can now start to learn to use rulers using your great videos. Yaa!
@karenpeterson54142 жыл бұрын
Super helpful for a beginner, thanks.
@bethanyking2757 ай бұрын
This is such a great tutorial! Thank you
@terrybridgham78246 жыл бұрын
Great video! You provided a lot of very practical ways to use Shorty that even a beginner can use. Thank you!
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!! I want everyone to love them as much as I do!
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Terry, how’s your day going with you?
@evies10506 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these wonderful rulers with the non slip on the bottoms! I bought both sets and plan on using them on my longarm. I have already used Slim and am thinking of ways to use the other ones also. I actually like the smaller rulers. I feel I have more control than with the longer ones.
@debjacobson98004 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela 🧡
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Deb, how’s your day going with you?
@laurielangschwager56506 жыл бұрын
I received all four of your rulers for a Christmas present! Yeah! Now I have to work up the courage to use them on my long arm. Have you considered doing a few more quilting videos using your long arm? ...with and without rulers? Also, love your nail polish; have you considered selling a line of polish? :)
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
I most definitely am doing videos on the longarm....I can't hardly wait to do them! Just have a few more to do first. Thanks so much for watching, I so appreciate the support!
@brendabiffibaldovino83066 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a video where you use these rulers on a queen size quilt, please :)
@cheryljune16033 жыл бұрын
I m doing my queen size in sections and sewing together after
@asdonamur44755 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Could watch this 24/7 :)
@brendafoley69956 жыл бұрын
Awesome!. .I had recieve shorty and the little straight rulers. .was just waiting for your instruction videos! Quilting is my fav part toooo!
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Move videos are coming soon!
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Brenda, how’s your day going with you?
@margaretsampson20046 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos, I have ordered your rulers and can’t way to try them. Thank you Angela.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support!!
@sin46ned5 жыл бұрын
I just bought my ruler foot for my Baby Lock Unity, which is a high shank. I also have a queen supreme slider and the gloves. I'm going to get the full set of these rullers.
@stephaniebrown83346 жыл бұрын
Just want to say that I love your videos!! I am currently waiting to receive my ruler foot and can't wait to get these rulers. They look so easy to use and such a great idea! Thanks for creating them!
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you watching them!
@bethanytaylor654 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my set of rulers. I’m feeling brave!
@hazelgiles70586 жыл бұрын
Great video Angela l bought your rulers and thanks for showing us how to use the rulers can’t wait to see the other rulers showing us how to use them thanks
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU so much for your support!!!
@JanetBullard6 жыл бұрын
You make this look so easy. 😎
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
I've had just a little practice, lol
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Janet, how’s your day going with you?
@drmichaelelinski69926 жыл бұрын
Angela, I am sure i saw an ad for a quilting class that you are doing, or possibly did already, in Strasbourg, France or near there. Could you let me know your schedule for classes in France and in Europe? I looked in your class schedule area and could not see any, so this makes me think I might have seen an outdated ad or misread it. Maybe, you could add me to your class schedules announcements in the US and around the world. You give me much inspiration and make quilting feel less threatening. Many thanks.
@patreese46316 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. Looking forward to more! I bought the ruler set and can't wait to give this a go.
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Pat, how’s your day going with you?
@artware1236 жыл бұрын
I have never wanted to learn how to quilt my tops but watching you makes me want to use those rulers I bought from you. What size stitch do you usually use when quilting with rulers? It appears fairly small.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
I don't have a stitch regulator so how fast I move my hands determine the stitch length. Hope that helps!
@michellemcgough74765 жыл бұрын
The stitch length on free motion is 0. How fast you are sewing + how fast you are moving the fabric impacts the length.
@hh05206 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela!
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for the support!!
@KL-bp6en6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so fun and informative, thank you so much for you time. I do have a problem I have not seen you address, skipped stitches or stitches not forming when using a ruler foot. I have no problem with hopping foot. But the ruler foot is just driving me crazy. I have rulers to use and can't get past a few stitches so I am not quilting!!!! GRRR
@richardjones7433 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial.
@77jjenn5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Love your rulers the BEST!
@debglastetter8516 жыл бұрын
I will be processing a order thru fat quarter stop and will include your rulers. I will also have to go to my Bernina dealer and buy a foot. Then it is practice, practice, practice.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Yay!! I hope you will share pictures of how it goes!
@SassyMam66 жыл бұрын
Great video. You really inspire me to try FMQ. I love you rulers. They are so well thought out.
@sandyaperera35824 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good explanation. Now I will buy.
@janettebarr65386 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Angela, yes that’s the problem the postage it always works out costing as much for postage as it is the package, I’ll try the Internet and see if I can get them here once again thank you very much
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Janette, how’s your day going with you?
@vonandpro2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful videos! It was because of them that I decided to purchase all four rulers. I'm just not sure how to get started. What kind of thread, size of needle and what tension setting do you suggest? I am totally new at machine quilting, and I feel like an idiot asking these questions, but I am so excited to get started, but I want to do it the right way and use the correct supplies! Thank you in advance.
@cocbrool6 жыл бұрын
I would like to know what sewing machine you recommend for someone to learn to quilt and also to use for sewing projects as well. Love watching your videos, the quilts are beautiful. Thank you so much.
@sheilaallen21463 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@lorifelber89274 жыл бұрын
Great video. You did a wonderful job explaining the concept of ruler quilting. Love your energy!
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Lori, how’s your day going with you?
@leehmajzoub77812 жыл бұрын
I love your tutorials! I just bought a set of your rulers and books. Can’t wait to use them. Any suggestions what filler I should do for the arches using shorty?
@trudiesmall32183 жыл бұрын
I would really like to see you do some of this stuff on a long-arm so that just some of us that are long armors can see how you do it sometimes seeing is believing
@sheiladegreef22736 жыл бұрын
I was recently in Autin, TX...there was a building that was designed on the outside with shorty. So many building there look like quilting patterns.
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Sheila, how’s your day going with you?
@Jpudgy52 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!
@jodilindgren23285 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela 😁 just discovered your videos and am loving them. I am wondering what machine you recommend for domestic quilting?
@jaclynmoylan19056 жыл бұрын
I have got to get your rulers!
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Jaclyn, how’s your day going with you?
@marisevorster17114 жыл бұрын
I have a Pfaff Creative 2.0 and purchased a generic ruler foot for a low shank machine ( which is what I have),plus.......I bought your whole family of rulers but lo and behold!!!! My machine does not engage the bobbin thread when the ruler foot is attached; any ideas?
@Bevygram8 күн бұрын
I have a dumb question. I am VERY new and was hoping you can tell me how you are getting the machine to stitch from right to left instead of up and down.
@kathiott32395 жыл бұрын
Hello Angela, I am brand new to quilting. I have no problem getting to the "sandwich" part of quilting, but the actual quilting is giving me fits. I have watched your video and I see you are moving in either forward/ motion or sideways. How on earth do you keep the stitch length consistent??? HELP
@andreatempfer9273 жыл бұрын
When quilting with rulers do the freedogs need to be down?
@christinewhitaker29573 жыл бұрын
I would like to know the same thing
@philby6116 жыл бұрын
Last summer, I bought an expensive set with a ruler foot, a straight ruler, and a curved ruler. Using them is not as easy as it looks. I've used the straight one just once and ended up drawing lines with it and then quilting on the lines. I will need a lot of practice before I use them again on a real quilt.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Keep at it!! I promise it gets easier with practice!!
@sharonadam41425 жыл бұрын
Phyllis, I am learning to use rulers but what I am certain of if you will mark your quilt with lines you will do much better. There are cross hair rulers and others that will help you! Fun fun!
@donnagrimes54563 жыл бұрын
I just purchased Shorty and tried using it on my Janome skyline S 3 machine. My machine stitch is small, tiny. What am I doing wrong?
@lisajordan16836 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing! I have pieced, tied and hand quilted quilts forever, okay longer than you've been here...Before quilt in day. But, machine quilting has been a mystery... Yes, I've run stiches down seams but not even a curve. You have made it seem do-able. THANK YOU! Do you know if the foot will fit a Juki 2000? If not, I'll be very careful... Thanks again
@lynhanna9176 жыл бұрын
I have a really old Juki and found a ruler foot that works. Check out ebay, all you need to know is your shank height.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Yay! I am so glad that you find them helpful!!
@lorriheffner27476 жыл бұрын
Really nice tool, sign me up, shorty.
@trudystomps35804 ай бұрын
Maybe you can give advise for buying some easy starters rulers Thanks
@krisrowell73045 ай бұрын
Hi Angela- Dumb question but I can't seem to find a direct answer. With the walking foot I know the feed dogs are up. With free motion, they are down. When using the ruler, should they be up or down? I have a few of your rulers and am struggling to use them. Thanks!
@Lg567.3 ай бұрын
Do you have anything that will tell me what all designs the shorty will help me do? Just bought it!
@jernmegmom2 жыл бұрын
Would you consider making a companion book w/motifs using the rulers? I would love to have a handy guide to refer to.
@hannamaoam11116 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela. Thank you for your video. I have two questions: your rulerfoot isn't moving up and down, correct? Over here you do not get ruler foot and I purchased myself one in the US. Hope it works out... Second question: do you change your machine foot pressure on your quilt? Thank you so much.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
It doesn't move up and down, it stays stationary. You can adjust the height of the foot with a little dial that turns on the foot. Hope that helps!
@joy11519529 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video and will view your other videos but first I have a question. I have a Bernina 770 and a Janome MC 8200 will your rulers work on both of these machines? I also have a Babylock Aurora
@susancogan36963 жыл бұрын
Please can you tell me what your machine is.
@katrinamusgrave11675 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela. I just got your rulers and ruler foot. Really excited to try them out. Do I use the same settings on my machine as I do for free motion quilting (0 stitch length, low pressure, lowered feed dogs)? Thanks so much
@georgiamorris33734 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Helps a lot to see it in action. Which HandiQuilter machine were you sewing with in this video?? Thank you.
@shevawnwillis95742 жыл бұрын
How is the sewing machine setup for the ruler work are the feed dogs up or down?? What is the stitch lengh and the setting for the tension??
@diannebittinger2863 Жыл бұрын
singer does not have a ruler foot low shank, you show a foot with a screw that is removed to place on a ruler foot, what brand is it, or do you know where I can get a universal foot that has the screw to remove so a ruler foot can be placed on . Thank you.
@reinadegrillos4 жыл бұрын
Dear Angela, I live in Spain I'm new in quilting (69 years old, by the way) but I can´t find your rulers (not even in amazon.es). Where can I find them in the European Union (because outside there are terrible customs taxes). Thank you.
@bonniecopeland10766 жыл бұрын
Hi, love your videos you make them fun and informatioinal... I bought the quilting foot for my husqvarna from the dealer so I know I have the right one. I used the versatool while waiting for your rulers to arrive. What I found was that it worked great except if I got close to the seam. The foot is so low it really doesn't like to go over the seam and its more of a force it type situation. My question is, is it normal for the foot to be that low, I have attached it as high as I can. In your videos you don't seem to have an issue.....In the beginners guide to Machine Quilting with Rulers video you don't go over seams. Should I not be trying to go over seams with a low foot like this? Thanks for your thoughts on this in advance.
@cindyfarmer38372 жыл бұрын
I’m having trouble with top thread breaking. I have reduced too tension and changed needle.
@christinemcallaster88766 жыл бұрын
Angela, I would love for you to come to Road2Ca and be an instructor next year, please!!!
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Awww, I will have to try to work that out!
@tinafreethy95715 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't I lower my feed dogs first?
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
Hi Tina, how’s your day going with you?
@Thomasfrohwitter Жыл бұрын
What are your hobbies Tina?
@tartarqueen6 ай бұрын
Yes. Lower the feed dogs. If you can’t put tape over them.
@katiecroc53582 жыл бұрын
Hi my quilt foot doesn’t have a screw to come apart for a ruler foot can I attach straight to the shank
@sprklhair6 жыл бұрын
I am probably going to purchase your rulers but I was wondering? do you have a ruler for circles?
@susannapastorik55474 жыл бұрын
I have a Bernia Quilters addition 550. Do I need to buy a special foot and if so what one. And where do I purchase your rulers.
@shirleylabour54116 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela. Love your tutorials and have learned so much. Was wondering if your rulers were in any of the stores in Canada??
@kaylucas52604 жыл бұрын
Do you have a regulator on your machine?
@maesmith89502 жыл бұрын
Is it required to pull up the bobbin thread first when using the ruler foot?
@melodyloveless45022 жыл бұрын
Do you lower your feed dogs? I didn't know if you mentioned that or not?
@suzanneritchie70483 жыл бұрын
Ok .. I know your video is old but I'm new (1yr) to quilting. Problem ... is there a trick on how to hold your ruler . With or without glove/s . Tried echoing my blocks & ruler kept sliding out of alignment ... pissed my pants & gave up ! lol Hope I hear from you...
@karenmaddox12126 жыл бұрын
I have trouble with my Supreme Slider moving. Any suggestions?
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
Try rinsing it off with water and let it dry. It should get tacky again. Sometimes i tape mine down so it won't move. Hope that helps!
@karenmaddox12126 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@trudystomps35804 ай бұрын
I have a question: I like to start with free motion sewing I have already the the shorty ruler by Angela Walter(CGRQTA1) Just wonder if I can use this ruler with my Janome Skyline S5 Thanks in advance! Trudy
@naseemmerchant52912 жыл бұрын
Angela what free motion quilting ruler foot would yu recommend with a singer sewing machine 8500Q which is a low shank machine. There are so many on the market. Singer does not have a ruler foot which looks like the ruler foot in your tutorial for their machines. They however have a darning and quilting ruler. I am a real beginner in quilting and have been watching your free motion quilting tutorials for beginners and am enthralled with Yr free motion tutorials. I would like to get the right tools for free motion quilting .can yu help me
@leagossard3735 Жыл бұрын
Do I need to baste the quilt layer first?
@aileenc86226 жыл бұрын
Two questions- did you drop the feed dogs as you would with FMQ and if not what is your stitch length?
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
I had a supreme slider over muy feedings so I didn't put them down. Also, I don't have a stitch regulator so how quickly I move my hands determine the stitch length.
@aileenc86226 жыл бұрын
Angela Walters Thanks!!
@rachelmilgroom73676 жыл бұрын
Angela says she didn't drop her feed dogs because she had the slider over them, but depending on your machine that could damage the slider (just a heads up). I would suggest lowering the feed dogs, but that's because once when I accidentally forgot to lower them (on my Juki 2010) they tore a hole in my slider.
@vinitacarlson46745 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for video. Do you need to use special needles when using the rulers? Thanks
@eddorothythiessen82223 жыл бұрын
Angela, Thank You for this demo. I recently picked up some of your rulers and would love to try them. I have a free motion foot with the screw on the side so I be lieve all I need is bottom part of the foot, correct? Could I have it sent from your store or where should I try?
@susiemeadows98386 жыл бұрын
I somehow doubt my poor tiny big box store machine has a ruler foot, but I think I’m gonna look anyway... I’m less than a year into quilting and I can already tell that if I don’t machine quilt some of my big ideas, I’ll never get anything finished!!!
@lynhanna9176 жыл бұрын
another place to look is ebay. You need to know your shank height, google helps there, and there are generic ruler feet out there that just might work. Leah Day shows how she modifies ruler feet on her youtube channel.
@AngelaWaltersfmq6 жыл бұрын
What kind of machine do you have?
@DH-qz2so6 жыл бұрын
Most machines come with a 'darning foot' which is what a lot of people use; google to see what it looks like, then look to see if yours came with one!
@susiemeadows98386 жыл бұрын
Angela Walters a tiny Brother I got off Amazon for like $150...
@loriar10276 жыл бұрын
Susie Meadows I’m pretty sure you can get a ruler foot for your machine. Google the specs of your machine so you know what kind of shank you have and then check out Amazon or you local quilt shop.
@janetteaguirre-terry29865 жыл бұрын
Angela your awesome!!! I wanna ruler foot and rulers. I have a Juki HZL F600. I think it’s a low shaft? Approx 1/2” from the feed dogs and the screw to the shaft. Would that be a low shaft?
@sherrymaylee97143 жыл бұрын
Do you know if Husqvarna has a ruler foot for their machines like the Diamond , SE, or Opal 690Q?
@barbtankersley41802 жыл бұрын
what keeps the ruler from sliding off the direction you want to go?
@gailsimons26733 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I just purchased your ruler Shelley and have learned that my Pfaff Passport 3 doesn’t have a ruler foot to fit this machine. Can you please tell me how I can use the ruler. Many thanks. Gail Simons.