Three Ways to Machine Quilt with Straight Edge Rulers: Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along

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Using Straight edge machine quilting rulers is a fast and fun way to create intricate looking designs on your quilt. In this video, I’ll show you how to get started and on your way to becoming a “ruler ninja” Details below:
Welcome to the first video of the Machine Quilting with Rulers Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along series. In this video, we are going to get started with the most versatile of machine quilting rulers.
In this video, you’ll:
◆ Learn how to find the perfect straight edge ruler for you.
◆ See how to use one on your quilt
◆ Watch as I demo the design on a sewing machine and a longarm.
///Class Resources///
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Learn the basics of machine quilting with rulers on a home sewing machine → • The Beginner's Guide t...
Learn the basics of machine quilting with rulers on a sewing machine and a longarm → • Machine Quilting with ...

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@maiagood2607 3 жыл бұрын

Love the mopping area reference. Definitely think that will help me. Thanks.

@snickerbuckle 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, mopping the floor is the best tip ever!

@georgiamccroy6527 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to get home and try these designs. Thanks Angela and crew!

@paulinawb1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tut, Angela.

@sharonoconnor7769 3 жыл бұрын

This was fabulous, I am so excited to try this!

@DK-hv1gt 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! What fun. Thank you for sharing.

@nfunk7366 3 жыл бұрын

Angela thank you for designing the Chevy ruler. I started using rulers on my longarm machine last year and I have found that one to be my favorite for straight lines and stitching in the ditch.

@juluu6121 3 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy!! 😊

@louisekronister3642 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much you give so much information to help. Looking forward to trying all these out. Thanks

@heathery09 3 жыл бұрын

Square spiral is one of my favorites! So excited for a new challenge series! I didn't get the panel this time, because with just starting school, I wasn't sure how soon I'll be able to do it. I just finished piecing a quilt top last night, and rulers will be perfect for quilting it, so I'll be excited to see the videos each week. :-)

@connieprince9718 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the easy to follow video and the tip sheets.

@KnittingmommyArts 3 жыл бұрын

My FMQ kit is supposed to be delivered today. I'm so excited to get started! You make it look so easy.

@maureengeisler6968 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to do it this time!

@littleangelbsb 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this quiltalong. I have done several of yours and enjoy them so much!

@mariawells8026 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! This was fantastic Angela! Thank you for being so generous in teaching us!

@januffelman7069 3 жыл бұрын

joining from Central Oregon. That was my first view of a challenge. Now I can't wait to go try it myself. Thanks for all the tips.

@patstrawhouse4005 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank tou for being so generous with your time and experience. I’m going to try these patterns on a practice sandwich.

@1cpamom- 3 жыл бұрын

I continue to bow at your feet Angela. You are such a gifted quilter AND instructor!!!! I have your chevy ruler and will be taking up the challenges on this video

@sandramarshall7712 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing such a marvelous job! This is an incredible amount of work you are doing. I am in awe. I so enjoy learning from you. Thank you.

@angellynhorner6298 3 жыл бұрын

Got my panel kit and rulers, with the thread today going to get started tomorrow! Thank you Angela, you make it look easy, but we shall see what happens!

@JPF1018 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, I LOVE your videos. You have helped me get to where I feel confident (mostly) about FMQ and giving away the quilts I make. Every quilt is for someone else and I am so glad to be able to give something I created from start to finish.

@nelwyntorres6020 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! My first quilting challenge and never used rulers before. I’m scared I will mess up my panel, but with your videos and tips I’m ready to dig in. Off we go! You are the best!

@imanobody3666 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! Thank you much!!

@celenaspencer2423 3 жыл бұрын

I have a new Amara...upgrading from mid arm to long arm! Learning ruler is on my priority list! Thank you for all the tips and tricks, I love 💕 your teaching methods...oh and congratulations!

@lynnehrmantraut9167 3 жыл бұрын

Got my kit today!!!

@barbarapatitucci6268 2 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thank you for all of the time and effort you put into these videos. Having you right by my side while I am working is improving my ruler quilting ability:)

@jackiegordon1186 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, I have done ever free motion you have done, thanks

@wingrave1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is really clear and helpful. 👍

@tinak8636 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing!!! Definitely going to try this 😊

@margaretleduc7307 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and you made it simple.

@suehunt5896 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angela good info as I am going to just learn ruler work.

@maggiehallinan1771 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video! Thanks Angela for explaining how to use the reference lines on the foot stops on your rulers. That will help a lot with hitting the target in dot-to-dot quilting. 😍

@gaile2241 3 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial

@pattistrain4071 Жыл бұрын

Looking fabulous! What a glow you have!

@margaretbermingham1518 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you are 👏 thank you. I made a decision to master machine quilting and I looked you up and guess what, this came up!!!!!!!

@lisk3822 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am looking forward to working with rulers and coming up with designs.

@AbuelitaPaloma 2 жыл бұрын

Love the diagonal lines. Your instructions are super easy to follow Thank you!

@barbarakonkle2090 3 жыл бұрын

I have a domestic on a Grace frame. Learning to use rulers on it! I have less room to work with but I feel like it is easier to use a “longarm.” I hope to one day upgrade my machine so it will have a bigger throat and more space, but for now it is helping my work so much! Thank you for showing long arm and sewing machine work it really does help to wrap your head around all of it! :-)

@wendydonegan7881 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited I just got the kit to do this I know I'm a little late but so excited. Any time I can learn more free motion quilting I'm in.

@janetgourley244 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best!

@lauralarios423 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. It’s very good.

@clairehart6267 5 күн бұрын

5* Love it

@beckyb8808 3 жыл бұрын

It's so nice to see someone demonstrating on a full size quilt, instead of a little square of fabric!

@kannonbrixton9771 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.

@dillonadrien8393 2 жыл бұрын

@Kannon Brixton instablaster =)

@kannonbrixton9771 2 жыл бұрын

@Dillon Adrien Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@kannonbrixton9771 2 жыл бұрын

@Dillon Adrien it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account :D

@dillonadrien8393 2 жыл бұрын

@Kannon Brixton Glad I could help xD

@BJ7481 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You've given some great tips. BJ

@carmenbailey1560 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you for sharing.👍❤️😊

@janmishler6524 3 жыл бұрын

I got my long arm last year after watching your Midnight show. I'm still trying to get accustomed to quilting. I can piece all day long, but I have to brace myself to use the machine. You are making it look so easy. I would love to take a class from you. I live in Central Illinois. I'll check in soon.

@bernadettesjones9142 3 жыл бұрын

Where at in Central Illinois. I also live in central illinois

@0106turner 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. You explain things so well. And your instructions make sense and are actually easier to follow. Thanks!!! Your amazing 🤗

@debjmcbride 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video, bought the slim about a year ago and use it all the time. This is my first challenge on my Baby Lock Coronet. Can't wait until next week to see more.

@VinayaPai1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Deborah, I just got a Coronet! How's it going for you?

@donnalawrence5755 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glade that i ran across this video I have been trying out quilting with rulers and this design is great...... I have been working on a queen size quilts that are ten inch blocks ..... so what i did was to break down the ten inches into four five inch areas to quilt and straight lines and i thought i had made a mess of it but looking at this design maybe i am not doing so bad....lol i did not start out quilting straight lines but that is for another day..... keep up the good work.

@kinsley8565 3 жыл бұрын

I love her background! I know it's not a green screen or anything, cause I've been there. But I still love it! 💖

@AngelaWaltersfmq 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It has all my favorite things :)

@kinsley8565 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Angela Replied!

@abby7038 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa. This seems super challenging but I’m excited to give it give it the old college try. I’d love for you to point out your reference lines more because I have a really hard time knowing what reference line on my ruler I should be looking at! 😂 maybe I need to rewatch your creative grids ruler tutorials too! 😂

@carmenelwood7237 3 жыл бұрын

I have had your rulers ever since they came out and was scared to use them. After watching your video I went to my machine and worked on the designs you demonstrated. They came out perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you

@lavonnethompson117 2 жыл бұрын

Always learning from your videos! Hello from Iowa!

@Kitkat-mn5ud 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angela

@thewaldens90 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, good to see you online again! After Midnight Quilter (which I loved) ended, I lost track of you. Enjoyed seeing you create the quilt top on that show, so hope you will include some of that in a later series.

@morganquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, thank you so much for this series. I quilt on my regular Juki sewing machine and have always wanted to try ruler quilting. I need to buy your 3 rulers for low shank machines. Looking forward to the rest of this series!!!

@terrydickson6468 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the pdf that is extremely kind of you . 😘

@vitospano7906 3 жыл бұрын

How can I find the PDF to print out?

@terrydickson6468 3 жыл бұрын

Vito Spano click the arrow bottle of the screen under subscribe and it will pop up

@nadinemerrick1255 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing no pins, do you use spray basting? Tips for that? Don't want the layers shifting when maneuvering the rulers this way and that

@melanezoe 3 жыл бұрын

Package came yesterday, and I’m eager to go! Thanks for such a clear demo. Now....where did I leave my longarm’s ruler platform???

@wensnyderful 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, thanks so much for providing these instructive quilalongs! I did the dot to dot and fills one, and learned so much in the process. I do find, however, starting this ruler one, I’m way more apt to be critical of less than perfect stitches and lines with ruler work, opposed to free motion, where if I make an oops, I can fill around it to make it more purposeful looking. With ruler work, how do I keep myself from constantly wanting to go in with my seam ripper and correct my mistakes from slipping rulers et al? Doing my best, tho! Thanks! Wendy

@kathrynfinney4915 3 жыл бұрын

Are you wanting us to echo around the square swirl? Great diagrams and instructions!!!!! Thank you!!

@shirleyupschulte4047 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, Can you please let us know what color of thread you used from the coordinating thread kit? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

@crisroach6094 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, what thread color from the kit did you use in each section? Thanks!

@ivelisseisaias8071 3 жыл бұрын

Great video . Can’t wait to practice tonight. Can you give some advice on thread color as you go? TIA.

@susanfield5018 3 жыл бұрын

Today after watching you. For the first time I felt, I can do this. Did okay with the echoing not so good with the diagonal lines mainly due to bad travelling. SO so with the dot to dot again due to bad travelling. Cannot seem to find a happy medium with foot height.

@Lonequilter22 3 жыл бұрын

Mopping is a great tip. Ive trapped myself more than once and had to start again.

@kristinbennett6311 3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious if there’s a certain stitch length that we should use for free motion. I just found your series and I LOVE it!

@TheDrBautista 3 жыл бұрын

I Love your FMQA! I have a long arm and I usually wait to quilt until all the videos post. Are you quilting an area and then removing the quilt from your machine? Would it be possible to post a pdf of all the designs on the top after you finish the series? I typically Quilt from the top down on the panel. Thanks!

@kathrynfinney4915 3 жыл бұрын

Never mind, I just read the email, and it helped.

@frans3474 2 жыл бұрын

You make me feel adventurous! ❣️🌹 I MUST try those methods! Did you “glue baste” your quilt?

@robinwhittum8096 3 жыл бұрын

How do you “tie off” when you are quilting in the middle of a quilt?

@kblaiwes6099 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Chevy ruler with extensions and I’m not exactly seeing how the extensions better position the corner points as they seem to stop the foot too soon. Hoping you will explain more about that. And when I use Slim to create an angle what lints on the ruler do you suggest we use to set the angle? My angles are shifting degrees of openness. Thanks for the lesson!

@shannonwilson1314 3 жыл бұрын

Question: how do you know distance? Like the dot to dot it's about 1/2 an inch; is it just eyeballing? And the scrambled lines how do you keep the lines consistent? One is skinny and the next fat. I got straight figured out, but not spacing. Thanks so much for doing this.

@cindyswoveland2277 3 жыл бұрын

You showed, rather quickly, how to use the stops at the end of the Sid ruler to get to the point of the corner. That was a little revelation but it went soooo quickly. I know I can replay it but, in your Live Q&A session (which I can never catch live) maybe you could demonstrate it ever so slowly! Thanks for all you do!

@kimchandler5450 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this series. Just wondering what size needle and thread weight your using?

@yvonneanderson6393 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the thread with your kit but wondering the needle size.

@jessicapierson9817 3 жыл бұрын

Done! Turned out better than I expected except I totally screwed up the dot to dot... Thread problems 🙄

@cindysjostromsongbirdquilt3329 3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE where can I get your quilting gloves? Love the openeness and print

@shirleychavez4870 3 жыл бұрын

Pre ordered my panel and have it ready to go, went back and ordered the borders, some thread and ruler, those will be delivered today. Thanks Angela for these FMQ videos and I appreciate being able to order my supplies from your shop. Now it’s up to me to practice, practice, practice, lol.

@ClaudiaMartinez-pj5xd 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of machine do you use? I would love to have that foot for my machine!

@idakelsey8682 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have another thread suggestion besides Glide? In spite of retreading, bobbin clean out, new needle I have frequent with top thread being pulled up into a knotted area and then breaking.

@sunflowerbaby1853 3 жыл бұрын

Try repositioning the direction of the thread. Horizontal or vertical. .Maybe a thread stand or thread net. But the most impt is the correct needle & size & proper tension. If none of that works contact the thread manufacturer. Good luck.

@Multiplemom3452 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use any presser foot I don’t have one like the one you got in your machine? Thanks in advance.

@jeanperry4550 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the demo. Just wondering about your quilting gloves and where you got them. They are doing a good job of helping you hold on and guide the quilt, but don’t involve all your fingers. Did you take a regular pair of gloves and trim off a couple fingers and bind the edges yourself ?

@christyhoffmann6056 2 жыл бұрын

Regi’s Grip Quilting Gloves, Missouri Star website😊👍

@marymcneill7438 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a machine that will sew in reverse!

@elmgroveagtolar 3 жыл бұрын

You just have to lower your feed dogs.

@gemmawoodcraft1453 3 жыл бұрын

Hello does anyone know what sewing machine this is? Looks like it sews brilliantly? Thank you 😊

@carollatham926 3 жыл бұрын

Your tops always look so loosey goosey. How do you keep them from making a big mess.

@joanneeschenberg1018 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, when you do today's video, can you please chat about feed dogs for both longarm and sewing machine. Thanks!

@elmgroveagtolar 3 жыл бұрын

There are no feed dogs on long arms.

@sandieemig4593 3 жыл бұрын

I loves this video. thx for great info. One thing that always puzzled me is how you could use a ruler because my Bernina free motion foot jumps up and down. Is your foot an after market foot?

@maryrosespriggs5427 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Bernina and I have a free motion foot also called a darning foot that has a tiny flat ring, and a ruler foot #72 which has a cylinder. You want the ruler foot to work with rulers in this series.

@lindarider8217 3 жыл бұрын

Ask for a ruler foot or ruler foot adapter for your model # at your local Bernina dealer. If they don't have it, they can order for you. HINT (warning?) When I asked about circular rulers that I had seen in a video, she said it would be more economical per ruler to get a set of assorted rulers.

@sandieemig4593 3 жыл бұрын

@@maryrosespriggs5427 Thanks so.kuch!!

@sandieemig4593 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindarider8217 Ha! Not surprising! Thanks!!

@judycagley6685 3 жыл бұрын

Should we be quilting all 4 coral squares?

@rlauguston 3 жыл бұрын

How do I find the challenge that you spoke of?

@loreenwise3077 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking for the tip sheet but I am not able to locate it. Can I find else where?

@carolprince8161 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell us which colors of thread to use in which blocks? Or do we just use what color pleases us?

@marietovo3978 3 жыл бұрын

Angela, this is my first challenge. If I bought the borders, should I attach them before layering the quilt sandwich or do you use some type of quilt as you go method for the borders later?

@yvonneanderson6393 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know that as well.

@laurapotter638 3 жыл бұрын

Does your home domestic machine have a stitch regulator?

@lesleydrury1240 3 жыл бұрын

How did u keep the space between the lines the same?

@anitra7747 3 жыл бұрын

There are 1/4” markings on the ruler. You can use those to help guide your distance. Keep in mind the ruler foot is 1/4” from the edge of the foot to the needle when using a ruler foot. I hope that is helpful.

@michellestrange4716 4 ай бұрын

I want to do machine quilting getting all the supplies needed. On all your videos I have seen they are done on panel's and are not a patchwork quilt. I m struggling with what would look best on a log cabin quilt design. Do I do a few extra blocks and see what looks good or can someone give me some ideas.

@r.jeangustafson731 3 жыл бұрын

Can't find the ruler you showed at the beginning. It was labeled the HQ Straight Edge ruler from Hani Gadgets. It has horizontal and vertical reference lines on one end. I WANT that! Looked at your site and Amazon and can't find it. It would be so helpful to ensure not stretching or bunching up the fabrics. Please help.

@conniebietau4976 3 жыл бұрын

The ruler is from Handi Quilter

@PWallace23 3 жыл бұрын

Did you spray baste the pieces together or did you pin and then remove as you get closer?

@dkent9902 3 жыл бұрын

In the first of this lesson, it looks like you are applying the 'scrambled lines' to a white section of the panel/material. I'm assuming that's because it's easier to see? The Tip Sheet shows it on the panel as the blue section, correct??

@georgiamccroy6527 3 жыл бұрын

D Kent I think the white is just a practice sandwich. If you want to follow her exactly then follow the handout.

@carolmasters5098 3 жыл бұрын

I preordered the set, but I only got the panel today. Also I never found where to download the instructions.

@kittygage4449 3 жыл бұрын

When you watch this video it has a link to free quilting diagrams and tips

@karmelsowers7834 3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t we line up along the previously quilted line to echo?

@juliebailey8584 3 жыл бұрын

How do you baste your large quilts for a domestic machine so they don't get wrinkles/pleats while you are using the rulers?

@maryrosespriggs5427 3 жыл бұрын

I use safety pins about 6 inches apart and then spend some time with the walking foot quilting any long straight lines. If there are open areas, I leave the pins in until I get close. Never put your ruler over a safety pin, take it out. After I have been quilting for a while, there are no pins left.

@chrisgreen4231 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like Angela is spray basting her quilt. That means no pesky pins. But spray basting may be messy. Check it out.