Love, love, love this video!!!! Truthfully, I love all your videos but this one hit home. I've put off trying to FMQ and you video took some of the fear out of it for me. I love that you aren't a Quiltzilla about the rules but encourage us to do what right for us!!!! Thank you for all you do!
I'm Ethel, a new quilter. My former employer suggested that I volunteer at the local community center. Quilting is what I'm learning from the masters. All the techniques that you offer are SO helpful and inspiring. God Bless you.
If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t have started free motion quilting. My stitching was just as bad, if not worse. I’m now two quilts in and I’m still working on my stitch length and controlling my hand motions. You’re right that you need to start somewhere. I love my quilt and my daughter loved it so much she asked that I make one for her too. So glad I started. Thank you for this video. ❤❤
I have been quilting for 3 months my first quilt was a double wedding ring.. and the quilt shop I went to said don’t do that it’s to hard!! I was like I own a seem ripper.. why not!!! Yes I did use it a lot.. but I learned so much.. and it turned out beautiful to me
I finally dove in today on a quilt that I put together almost two years ago. The stitches are wonky and lines aren’t smooth but I started! And I kept hearing you saying, you just have to start. So thanks- on my way now!
I’m traveling through a mountainous area and I keep losing service. This is going to be the longest watch for one of your videos ever😂😂 I loved seeing J, what a sweetie 🥰 I really like your narration when you’re FMQ’ing, “stop-hands-stop-hands….., it’s very helpful.
Great video. I am at about your level of FMQ. I don't bury my thread ends either. BUT, I just learned something that makes cutting the bobbin thread easier by not having to turn the quilt over to the back. When you lock stitch (back & forth) at the end, snip your upper thread. Place your fabric so your needle will be in the same spot as you ended. Then do as you did in the beginning to pull of the bobbin. Drop needle and lift. Pull the clipped thread to pull up bobbin and now you can clip bobbin thread without turning quilt over.
No need to apologize for cuddle time with your beautiful granddaughter.❤❤ So precious. Thank you so much for this video. I have never felt successful when quilting on my domestic sewing machine. I’m here to say, I’ll be going back to give it another try. 💐💐
Thank you, Tracy! This was the best video on free motion quilting I‘ve ever seen. You give me the courage to try it myself. You are a great teacher! Greetings from Germany, Berit
Oh my gosh Tracy, your series of FMQ was some of the first tutorials I found on the subject. Angela inspired me to start, but you made it fun!!! I love your approach to quilting on a budget and how you make every project fun and enjoyable!!! You are one of my favorite content creators!!! I look forward to all of your videos.
Thank you! This is just the video I needed to finally get the nerve to finish a quilt top I made 4 years ago! 😂 It's sandwiched, adhesive basted and ready to go but I've been scared. It's a rather large quilt and all I have is a small neck machine. That's part of my fear too!
Really great information and I'm a newbie quilter! Did realize just how expensive just having your wonderful quilt professionally quilted! WOW! I am now 88 and have made around maybe 10 quilts! I learned to sew at 10 years old on an ancient Singer! Now I'm trying something very different and I love the way you teach and thank you and I will be a very good student, promise! Blessings to you, Joanie
Brilliant tutorial, I realise now one of the many things I did wrong when I practiced free motion quilting, was not stopping to move my hands! I just couldn't stop for some reason, like some quilt police was chasing me and had to carry on no matter how awkward the angle of my hands were, thank you ❤
Holey moley girl! Why on earth would you be embarrassed by the quilting on that first quilt for your daughter? It looks intricate and deliberate. Don't tell anyone it has mistakes, and they'll never know. I love your videos. Even though i don't have funds to support you financially, I can be a cheerleader! ❤❤❤
This is by far and away the best how to video I’ve EVER seen on free motion quilting!!! Other presenters just seem to assume you can see inside their head. 😂 The details you included are exactly what newbies need! Yes, details!!! And I’m not a newbie, but I can always learn stuff and I did appreciate the info on needle and thread and hv been hvg some issues myself in switching from cotton to Glide thread. I like your idea of finding one kind that works and sticking with that! Our heads are too full of problems, these days, to hold a bunch of extra stuff. Unfortunately, I bought a whole bunch of colors of glide to use on some projects, so I’m committed to figuring it out! 😬 Re: burying thread tails: I always used to bury all my thread tails. But it took so long and was so tedious that it took all the fun out of quilting! Then one day it dawned on me: (if you’ve ever had to remove some quilting stitches, you know how hard it is to get those stitches out!) If they’re that hard to get out when I’m TRYING to remove them, what are the chances they’re going to come out by themselves? Zero! I highly doubt they will EVER come out by themselves! So now I don’t worry about burying the tails. ❤ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I'm with you Susan...who has time to bury threads? LOL🤣 Nope!!! Thank you for all of your kind words❤️ Glide thread is a great one! That would be my second choice to Omni✅
I sew on a Juki also. I do not bury my threads, unless it is a show quilt. I make quilts to love and use. There is no single words of advice more important than "just get started." My eye sight is not as good as it used to be but my joy in quilting is ever increasing. Thank you Tracy.
I’ve learned that people never see what we see as far as our ‘mistakes’ (well maybe if they’re another quilter) they really only see the beauty of the quilt! An experienced quilter in my family has always said that the things we see as mistakes are always what make the work unique and special 😊
“if you feel like things are getting out of control just stop “ that’s advice that should be on everyone’s personal top 10 guidelines to live by list. This video went by so fast. I did learn plenty of things I didn’t already know. The thing with the bobbin thread and pulling it to the back was perfectly explained. When I was just learning to sew and use my machine I did not understand that. I read it in the manual and a few books. Until this video I never saw it in pictures or a video. In my mind pulling it to the back just meant to the backside of the needle. The problem that caused took me years to figure out. It never occurred to me that the bobbin thread was causing the problem. Years and tons of frustration and two trips to the repairman that I didn’t need later he observed me sewing because he couldn’t reproduce the problem I was having. He immediately saw it and after he stopped laughing he explained. I don’t bury my threads. Ever. I’m still probably not going to do free motion quilting. If I change my mind I have an idea how to and I know where to find you. Excellent video. Your knack for patiently showing and explaining not only how but why is unrivaled. TFS.
So true...right!!??! Life's guidebook...Just stop if things start to spiral....I laugh but it's so true❣️ And hey when you change your mind about FMQ..I'll be here❤️
@@TheSewingChannel haha. My first ski instructor told me the same thing "If you feel you are going too fast or out of control, just stop." Stopping my machine is easier than falling down to stop on a mountain. ☺️
Thank you for the reminder. I stopped quilting for over 20 years and I have restarted and found that I had forgotten how to free motion so I have been using my walking foot and doing line designs on my quilts. I want to get back to free motion because I remember how much fun it was. This video reminded me of things that I had completely forgotten. Thank you so much. I agree it is like doodling with thread.
I find it hard to re-learn after years of not quilting and also learning new things. But usually with deadlines for a gift 🙄. Realized my machine needed to be serviced and the tension was not my fault. Even so, I needed the walking foot for piecing. I just picked out all the quilting on a quilt to gift. Just stitch in the ditch, a friend told me I had to hold my hands mor like Traci to avoid puckering. Also did not follow other necessary tips for success because I was impatient. I am not sure if I will quilt this one again, tie it, or pay for quilting. But I think I will practice free motion on small quilts perhaps of ugly or sun faded fabrics for my cats or me. I wonder if FM can be used on potholders with Insulbright and batting.
Tracy you are just the sweetest and a natural teacher. You have such a calling on your life. Inspired you are. God is absolutely good God bless from Texas.
Thanks Tracy I wish you were around when I started free motion. I do okay, not perfect, but good enough for the girls I run around with.😊 Your Granddaughter is beautiful. Don't apologize for your love for one another. Great to see.❤
I know this video is a year old, but I just wanted to tell you how much this video speaks to me. I’m researching everything about quilting. I feel a calling, so to say. I don’t even have a sewing machine yet, but I’m buying one, hopefully, in a few weeks. Your videos are all so wonderful, with the tips you give and the encouragement for beginners. You’ve convinced me I can do this. I wasn’t sure about commenting until your beautiful granddaughter came in. I’m also a “Mimi”! My grandkids all call me Mimi, so when she came in I took it as a sign! Thank you for all of your help and encouragement. I will continue to watch and learn.
This video is AWESOME! I wish it was around when I first started FMQ. I watched so many FMQ videos, but this is by far the best: gives one the confidence to do it/continue doing it and doesn't overwhelm with too much information ("just the facts, ma'am"). Thanks, Tracy!! Love your channel!!
the first quilt you show is gorgous! the stiches might not be up to your current day standard, but to hide a heart in each square for your daughter....? that is so precious and wholesome! ❤
Thank you!!!! I can't believe it I'm doing it I'm Freemotion Quilting 🤸♀️🥳❤I'm so happy I feel like dancing. Thank you for all your great tips and support, I appreciate it greatly you are the best
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you❣️ years ago, I took a free motion class and was constantly told it wasn’t good enough. I’ve sewn since I was 9, winning a few awards ... but I was discouraged with free motion and haven’t tried again. Your positivity is getting thru, I will try again. Along with some big stitch hand quilting. Almost anything with needle and thread
You're welcome Venita❣️ That's sad to me that person said that to you:( Remember ...YOU are good enough at the level YOU are at...❤️ Let me know if I can help with any questions you may have.❤️
I started this video, but will need to come back to it when I have more time to enjoy it. THANK YOU so much for sharing your journey. I dread FMQ, but I cannot afford to pay a longarmer, so I usually do straight line quilting - as little as needed. You are inspiring me to TRY.
I have been struggling with free motion quilting but after watching your video I have got it! Thank you so much I didn't think I would ever master it ❤
I’ve been a fan of your quilting site for quite sometime and have no idea how I missed you sharing this particular quilt…unless this is the first time. Your first time FMQ…is beautiful. I love the end result and not only is the quilt gorgeous, it looks cozy with the perfect texturing which I personally love. You are a gem…
Thank you so much for the support of my channel Linda❣️I made the first fmq quilt well before I started my sewing channel✅ But I did finish it as a UFO video on my channel...you could check that out for more info on it❤️
You are a great teacher ! I watch you often. I have the brother 1600 which is very similar to the Juki machine I have tried free motion quilting - with some success,but never mastered it. You gave me so much information that I can’t wait to get to my machine! THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video 😘
I'm not a quilter, but I think I'd like to do free motion quilting on the bags that I make. Thank you for this vid, so, so helpful. Cheers from Australia
Hi Tracy. Wow, I learned so much with this video. I've never done free motion, only stitch in the ditch. I'm going to watch this again with a notebook in front of me so I can remember the "Oh Wow!" directions! Thank you so very much! Take Care! ~~ Lynne
Thank you, so much. I tried free motion quilting before, but not great at all. I have made quilts for a year now. The piecing is great. Now because of you I will try again with free motion.
Thanks for showing your early works. Even with the beginner "mistakes", they are still lovely and loveable. You've inspired me to to actually give my quilts as gifts-- I didn't think they were good enough
Thank you for sharing your first one! I am new at quilting and am working on my first one ever! I know I'm making mistakes because I'm working and learning on skills I need, but it's very encouraging for you to share your beginnings! Thank you!
Finally a detailed FMQ video with the same machine that I have. (TL2010Q close enough). How do you baste the larger quilts. Has basting spray given you grief? Before you settled on the 40wt tread did you have problems with skipped stiches and thread breakage? Every time I stop and start, my thread breaks 41:5741:57..
OMG!!! I have never wanted to do anything as badly as I want to do this and less than an hour ago I had never even heard of this or seen it. Now all I’m ever going to dream about is a Juki sewing machine And doodling on fabric! Oh, what have you done to me? ❤😂❤😂❤
Thank you so much for this video. I usually just straight line quilt, but I have tried free motion quilting, and I got so stressed. You have given me the courage to try it again.
Thank you Tracy for this wonderful video and I'd like to add your a wonderful teacher. I haven't tried free motion quilting yet but with what I learned from you tonight I sure will now. I'm going to watch this video over and over until I know I've got it.. Thanks Tracy... Terecia
OMGOSH! THANK YOU SO MUCH for not being a salesperson! I find I'm getting annoyed with supposed tutorials that promote this or that name brand tool, machine, whatever. You are very down to earth and hit every question I think up as you're going.
This is one of the best videos I have seen with instruction for the super beginner like me! I love how you show in detail the foot, how to thread, how to move your hands, etc. Great video Tracy, thank you!
You’re such an honest and amazing teacher. No frills, no upsales pitches…just truly what works for you Miss Tracy. This is why so many people love your channel. Even though I have a long arm, I learned more about needle and threads in this video than I did the past 3 yrs of quilting. So thank you for that. 😊 by the way, your granddaughter is just adorable. What a beauty. 😌 Have a most marvelous weekend. It’s Friday…wahoo. Now to finish the strawberry challenge top…these hour glasses aka broken dishes do not like me. 😝 but I shall conquer!!! 🤪 hubby is loving the color combo so far. He says you made a great pattern. 🤗
Awe Debbie...you are sweet❣️ It really is amazing once you understand the basic thread/needle knowledge how it changes the way you look at sewing in general. I think too many always talk about so many threads and needles at once that it confuses people🤷🏻♀️ YAY it's the weekend❤️
Haven’t free motion quilted in about 20 years and was only obtaining my muscle memory then. Little things that I need refresher on and your video covers items others don’t. Very well done. Now I am going back to my sample sandwich and work on my stitch length consistency and get that memory restarted! Thanks!
this is wonderful. i need to see things demonstated and You did so much to help me! I needed to see the soecial foot and everything else . thank uou so much.
Just found this video. So glad I found it . I’m going to try again to learn this .I see all these beautiful quilts and mine are just straight lines or in the ditch .I want to learn this so bad . I tried a few months ago and made up 12 , practice pieces and made the biggest mess on all 12 . So I just give up Well you have motivated me to try again , your a great teacher and I will follow your lead .Thank you so much Tracy , you are amazing . ❤
I think all the little mistakes and bumps along the way are what make a quilt special. I looked at the quilt you thought was done not so perfect and I thought it was absolutely beautiful!! It was something I would have bought at a market and been excited to get it home!!
Love that you take it easy!!! And the explanations! I have no clue about sawing I actually fixed a machine easier than working with it 🤣🤣 But I also love my bedding to be comfortable and glad I've found you!!!
I never have free motioned, too scared, didn't have a clue what to do. I've looked at several channels but still couldn't get it. But thanks to your lesson I feel I have enough knowledge to go forward. Thank you so much. Be blessed ❤
I’m just thinking about starting to quilt.. I’m so glad that I found you.. this has been so interesting and informative.. I’m very grateful for all your advice.. wish me luck.. I’m planning to start next week!!.. ☘️☘️☘️🥰🥰🥰
Thank you . Tracy. I am a very beginner quilter self taught and love to watch your videos specially the one about free motion quilting. Thank you so very much.
I am not very good at free motion quilting but I love to practice on a dry erase board just to get the muscle memory going. Another quilter I watch gave me the idea to use practice quilting shapes with full sheet paper towels. You can use any brand but I find the thick bounty the best. It saves your fabric.
Love, love, love this video!!!! Truthfully, I love all your videos but this one hit home. I've put off trying to FMQ and you video took some of the fear out of it for me. I love that you aren't a Quiltzilla about the rules but encourage us to do what right for us!!!! Thank you for all you do!
Time to start Mellissa...no fear! You got this❣️
Oh and Melissa...the term "Quiltzilla" is so funny LOL🤣 I may have to use that someday LOLhahahhahahahha🤣
Amen! I also like the “non quilt police” approach.
I just want to know how to put the feed dogs down on my Nano!e 311!
I want to l ow how to pit the feed dogs down on my Janome 311.
You have NO IDEA how timely it is for me to find this video while I’m having my coffee! This is EXACTLY what I needed!❤
Your grandchild coming in was precious!
Thank you Janet. It's been awhile since she's made an appearance in one of my videos. She's a sweetie❣️
I'm Ethel, a new quilter. My former employer suggested that I volunteer at the local community center. Quilting is what I'm learning from the masters. All the techniques that you offer are SO helpful and inspiring. God Bless you.
Just got my new Juki. Watched a bazillion FMQ videos. This one was the most realistic one of all of them. I'm feel ready to go.....
If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t have started free motion quilting. My stitching was just as bad, if not worse. I’m now two quilts in and I’m still working on my stitch length and controlling my hand motions. You’re right that you need to start somewhere. I love my quilt and my daughter loved it so much she asked that I make one for her too. So glad I started. Thank you for this video. ❤❤
I love how basic you are. No show.. just sewing for are self and love ones.. thanks for being you!
I have been quilting for 3 months my first quilt was a double wedding ring.. and the quilt shop I went to said don’t do that it’s to hard!! I was like I own a seem ripper.. why not!!! Yes I did use it a lot.. but I learned so much.. and it turned out beautiful to me
I paid $470. To have it quilted.. and decided I could buy a new machine and quilt it my self.. so glad you put this out
I finally dove in today on a quilt that I put together almost two years ago. The stitches are wonky and lines aren’t smooth but I started! And I kept hearing you saying, you just have to start. So thanks- on my way now!
@@rsc-h8w ok I’m next. Tomorrow 🥳
@@carolinelvseweyou can do it! remember perfection is not the goal…
I’m traveling through a mountainous area and I keep losing service. This is going to be the longest watch for one of your videos ever😂😂 I loved seeing J, what a sweetie 🥰
I really like your narration when you’re FMQ’ing, “stop-hands-stop-hands….., it’s very helpful.
Oh wow...stay safe on your travels Di❣️ Have fun🤩
Oh my goodness! That baby is the spitting image of YOU! 💗
Great video. I am at about your level of FMQ. I don't bury my thread ends either. BUT, I just learned something that makes cutting the bobbin thread easier by not having to turn the quilt over to the back. When you lock stitch (back & forth) at the end, snip your upper thread. Place your fabric so your needle will be in the same spot as you ended. Then do as you did in the beginning to pull of the bobbin. Drop needle and lift. Pull the clipped thread to pull up bobbin and now you can clip bobbin thread without turning quilt over.
Ohhhhhhhhhh wow. Yes I got it !!! Thank you thank you thank you for that tip! Makes total sense!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Love live love this tip. Thank you!
Clever! Thank you!
No need to apologize for cuddle time with your beautiful granddaughter.❤❤ So precious. Thank you so much for this video. I have never felt successful when quilting on my domestic sewing machine. I’m here to say, I’ll be going back to give it another try. 💐💐
So happy to hear you are going to give it a try again Susan❤️
Thank you, Tracy! This was the best video on free motion quilting I‘ve ever seen. You give me the courage to try it myself. You are a great teacher!
Greetings from Germany, Berit
Thank you for the kind feedback on the video Cassuviel.❤️ YOU can do it❣️
Oh my gosh Tracy, your series of FMQ was some of the first tutorials I found on the subject. Angela inspired me to start, but you made it fun!!! I love your approach to quilting on a budget and how you make every project fun and enjoyable!!! You are one of my favorite content creators!!! I look forward to all of your videos.
Awesome!
Thank you! This is just the video I needed to finally get the nerve to finish a quilt top I made 4 years ago! 😂 It's sandwiched, adhesive basted and ready to go but I've been scared. It's a rather large quilt and all I have is a small neck machine. That's part of my fear too!
P.S. thanks again for the tip on putting the speed of the sewing to 30% and then using the foot pedal to the metal.... GREAT TIP.
Really great information and I'm a newbie quilter! Did realize just how expensive just having your wonderful quilt professionally quilted! WOW! I am now 88 and have made around maybe 10 quilts! I learned to sew at 10 years old on an ancient Singer! Now I'm trying something very different and I love the way you teach and thank you and I will be a very good student, promise! Blessings to you, Joanie
YOU can do it Joanie!!!❤️
Traci, I thought the free motion on your first quilt was wonderful. Dense quilting gives a quilt a whole different look.
Brilliant tutorial, I realise now one of the many things I did wrong when I practiced free motion quilting, was not stopping to move my hands! I just couldn't stop for some reason, like some quilt police was chasing me and had to carry on no matter how awkward the angle of my hands were, thank you ❤
Thank you Rebecca. It's so true though...for a long time at the beginning it was so hard for me to stop LOL🤣
Holey moley girl! Why on earth would you be embarrassed by the quilting on that first quilt for your daughter? It looks intricate and deliberate. Don't tell anyone it has mistakes, and they'll never know. I love your videos. Even though i don't have funds to support you financially, I can be a cheerleader! ❤❤❤
This is by far and away the best how to video I’ve EVER seen on free motion quilting!!!
Other presenters just seem to assume you can see inside their head. 😂 The details you included are exactly what newbies need! Yes, details!!! And I’m not a newbie, but I can always learn stuff and I did appreciate the info on needle and thread and hv been hvg some issues myself in switching from cotton to Glide thread. I like your idea of finding one kind that works and sticking with that! Our heads are too full of problems, these days, to hold a bunch of extra stuff. Unfortunately, I bought a whole bunch of colors of glide to use on some projects, so I’m committed to figuring it out! 😬
Re: burying thread tails:
I always used to bury all my thread tails. But it took so long and was so tedious that it took all the fun out of quilting! Then one day it dawned on me: (if you’ve ever had to remove some quilting stitches, you know how hard it is to get those stitches out!)
If they’re that hard to get out when I’m TRYING to remove them, what are the chances they’re going to come out by themselves? Zero! I highly doubt they will EVER come out by themselves! So now I don’t worry about burying the tails. ❤ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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I'm with you Susan...who has time to bury threads? LOL🤣 Nope!!!
Thank you for all of your kind words❤️
Glide thread is a great one! That would be my second choice to Omni✅
I sew on a Juki also. I do not bury my threads, unless it is a show quilt. I make quilts to love and use. There is no single words of advice more important than "just get started." My eye sight is not as good as it used to be but my joy in quilting is ever increasing. Thank you Tracy.
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate this. I have hesitated to do free motion for so long. Lol.
You can do it!
Thanks so much! Best FMQ tutorial! Very detailed. Time to try free motion machine quilting again. ❤️
I’ve learned that people never see what we see as far as our ‘mistakes’ (well maybe if they’re another quilter) they really only see the beauty of the quilt! An experienced quilter in my family has always said that the things we see as mistakes are always what make the work unique and special 😊
“if you feel like things are getting out of control just stop “ that’s advice that should be on everyone’s personal top 10 guidelines to live by list. This video went by so fast. I did learn plenty of things I didn’t already know. The thing with the bobbin thread and pulling it to the back was perfectly explained. When I was just learning to sew and use my machine I did not understand that. I read it in the manual and a few books. Until this video I never saw it in pictures or a video. In my mind pulling it to the back just meant to the backside of the needle. The problem that caused took me years to figure out. It never occurred to me that the bobbin thread was causing the problem. Years and tons of frustration and two trips to the repairman that I didn’t need later he observed me sewing because he couldn’t reproduce the problem I was having. He immediately saw it and after he stopped laughing he explained. I don’t bury my threads. Ever. I’m still probably not going to do free motion quilting. If I change my mind I have an idea how to and I know where to find you. Excellent video. Your knack for patiently showing and explaining not only how but why is unrivaled. TFS.
So true...right!!??! Life's guidebook...Just stop if things start to spiral....I laugh but it's so true❣️
And hey when you change your mind about FMQ..I'll be here❤️
@@TheSewingChannel haha. My first ski instructor told me the same thing "If you feel you are going too fast or out of control, just stop." Stopping my machine is easier than falling down to stop on a mountain. ☺️
Thank you for the reminder. I stopped quilting for over 20 years and I have restarted and found that I had forgotten how to free motion so I have been using my walking foot and doing line designs on my quilts. I want to get back to free motion because I remember how much fun it was. This video reminded me of things that I had completely forgotten. Thank you so much. I agree it is like doodling with thread.
I find it hard to re-learn after years of not quilting and also learning new things. But usually with deadlines for a gift 🙄. Realized my machine needed to be serviced and the tension was not my fault. Even so, I needed the walking foot for piecing. I just picked out all the quilting on a quilt to gift. Just stitch in the ditch, a friend told me I had to hold my hands mor like Traci to avoid puckering. Also did not follow other necessary tips for success because I was impatient. I am not sure if I will quilt this one again, tie it, or pay for quilting. But I think I will practice free motion on small quilts perhaps of ugly or sun faded fabrics for my cats or me. I wonder if FM can be used on potholders with Insulbright and batting.
Tracy you are just the sweetest and a natural teacher. You have such a calling on your life. Inspired you are. God is absolutely good God bless from Texas.
Oh my word you are so sweet!!! Thank you for such kind words. God Bless you from OHIO❣️
I loved seeing Josie on this video, she has grown so much and is as adorable as ever. She loves her grandma, that is evident.
Thanks Tracy I wish you were around when I started free motion. I do okay, not perfect, but good enough for the girls I run around with.😊 Your Granddaughter is beautiful. Don't apologize for your love for one another. Great to see.❤
I bet you make a ton a progress.....and if you continue then you will only keep getting better🤩
My first attempt was a mess. I wish I had seen this video first. Now I’m ready to give it another shot. Thanks for all the clear instruction & tips. ❤
I know this video is a year old, but I just wanted to tell you how much this video speaks to me. I’m researching everything about quilting. I feel a calling, so to say. I don’t even have a sewing machine yet, but I’m buying one, hopefully, in a few weeks. Your videos are all so wonderful, with the tips you give and the encouragement for beginners. You’ve convinced me I can do this. I wasn’t sure about commenting until your beautiful granddaughter came in. I’m also a “Mimi”! My grandkids all call me Mimi, so when she came in I took it as a sign! Thank you for all of your help and encouragement. I will continue to watch and learn.
You totally can do this Rebecca❣️ (I love being a Mimi♥️)
This video is AWESOME! I wish it was around when I first started FMQ. I watched so many FMQ videos, but this is by far the best: gives one the confidence to do it/continue doing it and doesn't overwhelm with too much information ("just the facts, ma'am"). Thanks, Tracy!! Love your channel!!
Thank you Beth❣️ Absolutely bare minimum facts...that's all I needed to at least start❤️ ✅
Thank you so very much. I am new to quilting. Tracey, you are very good at teaching me. Love you thank you
Great tip on the topstitch needle and the elongated eye. Makes perfect sense!
the first quilt you show is gorgous! the stiches might not be up to your current day standard, but to hide a heart in each square for your daughter....? that is so precious and wholesome! ❤
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Thank you!!!!
I can't believe it I'm doing it I'm Freemotion Quilting 🤸♀️🥳❤I'm so happy I feel like dancing.
Thank you for all your great tips and support, I appreciate it greatly you are the best
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you❣️ years ago, I took a free motion class and was constantly told it wasn’t good enough. I’ve sewn since I was 9, winning a few awards ... but I was discouraged with free motion and haven’t tried again. Your positivity is getting thru, I will try again. Along with some big stitch hand quilting. Almost anything with needle and thread
You're welcome Venita❣️ That's sad to me that person said that to you:( Remember ...YOU are good enough at the level YOU are at...❤️ Let me know if I can help with any questions you may have.❤️
Your granddaughter is so gorgeous! Oh mommy! Thanx for all your videos, love them!
As a beginner, I've watched some other Free Motion Quilting videos. They were helpful, but this one is the best hands down. Thanks.
Thank you for you attention to detail when doing free motion quilting. This video has been an enormous help❤
I started this video, but will need to come back to it when I have more time to enjoy it. THANK YOU so much for sharing your journey. I dread FMQ, but I cannot afford to pay a longarmer, so I usually do straight line quilting - as little as needed. You are inspiring me to TRY.
I can't wait for you to watch the rest of it❤️ That's awesome that you can do straight lines already❣️
I have been struggling with free motion quilting but after watching your video I have got it! Thank you so much I didn't think I would ever master it ❤
Thank you so much. I’m so glad I have found your channel.
You are such a great teacher when explaining how to FMQ. I haven’t tried it yet but when I do I will pull up this video.
I’ve been a fan of your quilting site for quite sometime and have no idea how I missed you sharing this particular quilt…unless this is the first time. Your first time FMQ…is beautiful. I love the end result and not only is the quilt gorgeous, it looks cozy with the perfect texturing which I personally love. You are a gem…
Thank you so much for the support of my channel Linda❣️I made the first fmq quilt well before I started my sewing channel✅ But I did finish it as a UFO video on my channel...you could check that out for more info on it❤️
Thanks Tracy. Great video. I haven’t tried free motion yet but now I at least have an idea on how to start. This really helps.
Awesome...glad it helped Kathleen❤️
Thank you so much for doing this video! I absolutely appreciate your detailed and simple instructions! Wonderful channel!!!
You are a great teacher ! I watch you often. I have the brother 1600 which is very similar to the Juki machine
I have tried free motion quilting - with some success,but never mastered it. You gave me so much information that I can’t wait to get to my machine!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video 😘
I have learned I lot. I'm going to start quilting my blocks. I'm glad I picked this video to start learning.
I'm not a quilter, but I think I'd like to do free motion quilting on the bags that I make. Thank you for this vid, so, so helpful. Cheers from Australia
Hi Tracy. Wow, I learned so much with this video. I've never done free motion, only stitch in the ditch. I'm going to watch this again with a notebook in front of me so I can remember the "Oh Wow!" directions! Thank you so very much! Take Care! ~~ Lynne
Happy that it was helpful Lynne❤️
Thank you, so much. I tried free motion quilting before, but not great at all. I have made quilts for a year now. The piecing is great. Now because of you I will try again with free motion.
I loved this video 🥰
The closeups were excellent
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this! I. Just. Went. For it like you said! Encouragement is so powerful! You are amazing and I love learning from you!
I agree Tracy is amazing I love all her videos always so much great information and beautiful quilts ❤
@sewquilty357 You are very kind. Thank you for supporting my channel
Thanks for showing your early works. Even with the beginner "mistakes", they are still lovely and loveable. You've inspired me to to actually give my quilts as gifts-- I didn't think they were good enough
We never think our work is good enough🤷🏻♀️But it is good enough and you will get better and better...keep going❣️
Thank you for sharing your first one! I am new at quilting and am working on my first one ever! I know I'm making mistakes because I'm working and learning on skills I need, but it's very encouraging for you to share your beginnings! Thank you!
Finally a detailed FMQ video with the same machine that I have. (TL2010Q close enough). How do you baste the larger quilts. Has basting spray given you grief? Before you settled on the 40wt tread did you have problems with skipped stiches and thread breakage? Every time I stop and start, my thread breaks 41:57 41:57..
Perfect video for beginners. I am so glad that I found your channel. I plan on watching all of your videos as I begin my quilting journey
Thanks so much! No longer scared to try
OMG!!! I have never wanted to do anything as badly as I want to do this and less than an hour ago I had never even heard of this or seen it. Now all I’m ever going to dream about is a Juki sewing machine And doodling on fabric! Oh, what have you done to me? ❤😂❤😂❤
Awesome❣️
❤😊 Im Enjoying Because U R a Great Gift in Teaching, Ur Get Started Already ❤😊
Thank you for this video. It's very timely for me!
Thank you so much for this video. I usually just straight line quilt, but I have tried free motion quilting, and I got so stressed. You have given me the courage to try it again.
Thank you Tracy for this wonderful video and I'd like to add your a wonderful teacher. I haven't tried free motion quilting yet but with what I learned from you tonight I sure will now. I'm going to watch this video over and over until I know I've got it.. Thanks Tracy... Terecia
I think you are a Doll. Your quilts are incredibly beautiful. Your tutorials are wonderful. Thank you❤️❤️
Wow...that machine really moves, iam trying to learn some techniques on free motion stitching and this helps ...thank you for the video.
I know this is a older video, however so timeless! STOP, HANDS, technique is genius! Thank you, now I am going to go practice FMQ.
Absolutely hands down the best tutorial of any genre I’ve seen. You are a great teacher. ❤
Wow, thank you! You are very kind❤️
OMGOSH! THANK YOU SO MUCH for not being a salesperson! I find I'm getting annoyed with supposed tutorials that promote this or that name brand tool, machine, whatever. You are very down to earth and hit every question I think up as you're going.
Glad it was helpful!❤️
This is just brilliant ….. thank you so much. Chrissie ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺
This is one of the best videos I have seen with instruction for the super beginner like me! I love how you show in detail the foot, how to thread, how to move your hands, etc. Great video Tracy, thank you!
thannks for making quilters gasp and for showing us the logic
Oh wow Tracy your stitches are beautiful! I have bought so much stuff to learn to quilt but I am so afraid of failing!
The only real way to fail is not to start.
You’re such an honest and amazing teacher. No frills, no upsales pitches…just truly what works for you Miss Tracy. This is why so many people love your channel. Even though I have a long arm, I learned more about needle and threads in this video than I did the past 3 yrs of quilting. So thank you for that. 😊 by the way, your granddaughter is just adorable. What a beauty. 😌 Have a most marvelous weekend. It’s Friday…wahoo. Now to finish the strawberry challenge top…these hour glasses aka broken dishes do not like me. 😝 but I shall conquer!!! 🤪 hubby is loving the color combo so far. He says you made a great pattern. 🤗
Awe Debbie...you are sweet❣️
It really is amazing once you understand the basic thread/needle knowledge how it changes the way you look at sewing in general. I think too many always talk about so many threads and needles at once that it confuses people🤷🏻♀️ YAY it's the weekend❤️
@@TheSewingChannel totally agree…the polyester thread tip…yeah I can’t believe what a difference that made on my Juki. So much cleaner. 😊
Oh my word...so true...that's the word I was lookin for..."cleaner"...it's smooth and clean. I can't /won't use cotton for anything...✅
Agreed. On every point!
Thanks for sharing your journey with free motion quilting. Your perspective is honest and refreshing!
Thank you so much K❤️❤️❤️
What a great tutorial. I appreciate your honesty and your ability to help us understand how to just begin.
Omg- so glad I found you. What a great balance between how to and encouragement! I’m almost ready to give it a try😂
Thank you . I thought i needed a different machine not a different foot. Changes everything🙏
Haven’t free motion quilted in about 20 years and was only obtaining my muscle memory then. Little things that I need refresher on and your video covers items others don’t. Very well done. Now I am going back to my sample sandwich and work on my stitch length consistency and get that memory restarted! Thanks!
AWESOME hint about the dry erase practice pad!!! Love your videos and teaching style 🙂
Thanks so much FBC! 😊
this is wonderful. i need to see things demonstated and You did so much to help me! I needed to see the soecial foot and everything else . thank uou so much.
You have become my favorite you tube quilter. Your videos are so thorough and inspiring. You make the world of quilting doable for beginners like me.
Just found this video. So glad I found it . I’m going to try again to learn this .I see all these beautiful quilts and mine are just straight lines or in the ditch .I want to learn this so bad . I tried a few months ago and made up 12 , practice pieces and made the biggest mess on all 12 . So I just give up Well you have motivated me to try again , your a great teacher and I will follow your lead .Thank you so much Tracy , you are amazing . ❤
You got this❣️
This is the by far the very best tutorial on FMQ s I have ever seen ! Kudos!! 💕
Wow, thank you Jan. I appreciate the kind feedback❣️
I started yesterday. Was it all great. No. But I at least started!😊. And had fun🥳
Thanks for your inspiration. Greetings from the Netherlands.
That's how it all happens❣️
I think all the little mistakes and bumps along the way are what make a quilt special. I looked at the quilt you thought was done not so perfect and I thought it was absolutely beautiful!! It was something I would have bought at a market and been excited to get it home!!
I'm a fairly new quilter and I loved this tutorial. Thank you for your demo.
Baby is adorably, cute! And thank you for sharing your quilting journey
Thank you Pam! 😊 She's my little sweetie❣️
Love that you take it easy!!!
And the explanations!
I have no clue about sawing I actually fixed a machine easier than working with it 🤣🤣 But I also love my bedding to be comfortable and glad I've found you!!!
I love your videos and you saved my sanity with your needle and thread details
I enjoyed your video. I’m the one that’s afraid to start. I like how you went over everything without dragging it out.
I never have free motioned, too scared, didn't have a clue what to do. I've looked at several channels but still couldn't get it. But thanks to your lesson I feel I have enough knowledge to go forward. Thank you so much. Be blessed ❤
I’m just thinking about starting to quilt.. I’m so glad that I found you.. this has been so interesting and informative.. I’m very grateful for all your advice.. wish me luck.. I’m planning to start next week!!.. ☘️☘️☘️🥰🥰🥰
I love the quilting on the first quilt its how i want to do it...
Thank you . Tracy. I am a very beginner quilter self taught and love to watch your videos specially the one about free motion quilting. Thank you so very much.
I am restarting the learning process. Thanks for the pep talk!😊
I am not very good at free motion quilting but I love to practice on a dry erase board just to get the muscle memory going. Another quilter I watch gave me the idea to use practice quilting shapes with full sheet paper towels. You can use any brand but I find the thick bounty the best. It saves your fabric.
Oh yes Lawanda..I've heard of the paper towel tip...thanks for letting others know!✅
@@TheSewingChannel you are very welcome
Thank you for this! You have given me the courage to try to FMQ. No one has ever shown the tips you showed. Thank you