quilting pattern question
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quilting pattern question
I recently purchased a Babylock Tiara quilting machine. It is NOT a long arm. It does not have computerized patterns. It is a sit down free motion quilting machine. What is your recommendation for resources to learn free motion quilting? A good book, an exceptional utube video, a tutorial you have found etc.?
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I just watched a tv show what highlighted a machine for FMQ that wasn't a LA. LAs take up too much room but the machine shown has the regulated stitches so you can move the fabric slow or fast but the stitches are the same length. Is that the machine you bought??? I'm so excited for you. I'm thinking I need to go see one of those.
Anyway, back to your question. I think FMQ is just a matter of practice, practice, practice. You will get better once you get the 'feel' of the fabric and machine. I'm sure there are some tips out there (I watched a FMQ video on utube that helped me) but there's not a better teacher than experience. Just go for it.... on a practice sandwich first.... and good luck. We want to experience the ride with you..... at least I want to... I really like the idea of this machine.
Anyway, back to your question. I think FMQ is just a matter of practice, practice, practice. You will get better once you get the 'feel' of the fabric and machine. I'm sure there are some tips out there (I watched a FMQ video on utube that helped me) but there's not a better teacher than experience. Just go for it.... on a practice sandwich first.... and good luck. We want to experience the ride with you..... at least I want to... I really like the idea of this machine.
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One of my favourite sites is http://www.theinboxjaunt.com/ her Tuesday Tutorials have step by step pictures of quilting motifs. I have used several on toppers and quilts.
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Do you want person to person, like in a LQS class ... or will an online tutorial do? There are several on Youtube, Craftsy, and more. I expect you'll get a lot of sites with this posting. I just looked at the inbox jaunt and loved it.
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patsy thompson has some free tutorials, she is a very good instructor. Just took a class from her, and really enjoy her style. I also love ann petersen on craftsy, she is awesome as are her classes
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I'll put in a vote for Leah Day as well, she gives a lot of great advice, she's got a bazillion different patterns that you can try, plus I find her voice soothing, which I need when I'm trying to figure out how to do something new!
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