Thanks for all your wonderful videos. Your teaching style makes it easy for me to understand and I'm always energized after watching your lessons. Thank you
I'm so glad you're a rich resource of quilting knowledge & you share! Can't find my walking foot 😱 but gotta get this commissioned quilt done. Thank you Leah. Glad I checked youtube before sending you a question! Lol
I just want to thank you for inspiring me to try new things with my quilting. I have stippling for a few years but after watching your videos it gave me the "courage " to try some other designs. I am very anxious to get a ruler foot for my machine and different rulers.. thanks again!
Thanks Leah for all the great videos! I learned (and am still learning!) how to FMQ from all of your wonderful videos and your quilt alongs! I never once thought about ruler quilting until I saw your videos, so now I'm venturing out and trying to incorporate some of this quilting style in my quilts! It's a slow process, but I'm really enjoying it---Thanks for opening up a new world of quilting for me.
Thank you Leah! Can you please tell me what kind of a ruler foot I need for my Singer Curvy or my Dressmaker machine. I recently moved and lost my booklets in the move. I am making a Dresden Plate quilt for my first Grandbaby, and I just recently learnt about rulerquilting. Can you give me advice, please?
There is a ruler foot made by "Westalee" that comes with a ruler and they have several other rulers available. It works good for FMQ but did not work on my quilt (Grace) frame. It was reasonably priced for what it was. I ended up having to get a Janome convertible FMQ foot with the ruler foot attachment, a little more expensive, but a good option if you need your ruler foot to be a hopping variety.
Your stitch consistency is amazing!! I know in past videos you've said you free motion with your feed dogs raised. Do you do the same when using the ruler foot? Cheers :-)
Yep! I use the same settings with ruler foot quilting as free motion quilting - they are really the same thing, just with the ruler foot base you have the freedom to press rulers against the side and use that to steer the design.
Only if you want to. Whatever settings work for Free motion quilting should work for ruler quilting, but you don't have to drop your feed dogs either way. Here's a post to explain that: leahday.com/pages/drop-feed-dogs-free-motion-quilting
I haven't liked the clear foot because it's plastic and moves as I press against it. This is one technique where the foot really shouldn't move! I always use a Queen Supreme Slider, unless the machine is super tiny in which case I'll use a regular size.
Leah, is it better to use a hopping ruler foot or the stationary type such as the Westalee that attaches to the needle bar? I'll be receiving a Juki TL machine soon, and the standard foot for that machine seems to be the hopping 1/4" ruler foot, but I'm wondering if I can use the type that attaches to the needle bar? (They're cheaper!) What are the differences between each?
The Westalee foot only attaches to the foot bar, not the needle bar and I believe that's the foot shown in this video. Yes, I prefer a stationary foot rather than a hopping foot if possible. Just make sure it's a Ruler Foot, not FMQ or Darning foot for working with rulers. The thick base of a ruler foot is necessary to stop the foot from hopping on top of the ruler or having it slip below. You will need a High Shank Special foot to fit that Juki TL. And you should use thicker longarm rulers so they don't slip below that foot.
@@LeahDay Thanks, Leah, that's helpful. (You're right about the bar, of course, I meant to say the presser foot bar!) I wonder what the purpose is of that hopping 1/4" ruler foot?
Leah thanks for this and all your videos. I've learned so much about quilting. My question to you is your foot specially made? Because I have a Husqvarnaviking Quilting 870, and the feet I've seen are open spring feet with a 1/3 of the shank height you have. Is this what I'm to use? Thanks
You'll need to talk to your Viking dealer to see if they have a ruler foot available yet. If not, you'll need to search online to figure out what type of foot (low shank, high shank, medium shank) your machine is compatible with. We will be carrying ruler feet as soon as I have a solid list of machines and foot compatibility.
Hello. Thank you for this informative video. Very helpful. I have an eversewn 25. Im wondering if you have used the rulers with it and if so how did you find your experience to be with it? Thank you for your time
I haven't used the Sparrow 25, but I have been using the 20 for over a year and I really like it! You can find a great kit of feet which includes a walking foot, ruler foot, and open toe darning foot here - leahday.com/products/eversewn-deluxe-quilting-foot-set
Hi really enjoyed watching your tutorial and I have now brought a ruler foot. But want to know if you can still pin baste or do you have to use spray adhesive when using the rulers?
Hi. I have a question about the ruler foot. I attach the foot tightly to my low shank machine. After I sew against a ruler for a minute or two, the ruler foot becomes loose and just falls off. Do you have a suggestion for keeping it securely attached? Thanks.
Hmm... something must be vibrating or rubbing to cause the screw to rotate. Remove all thread from the machine and make sure the foot is down and just run the machine a bit and watch the screw. If it unscrews by itself you just need a replacement screw for attaching your feet so it holds more securely.
Thanks for the wonderful videos. I am so nervous to free motion on my quilt. I keep practicing on test squares but am really leary and don't want to mess up my quilt. How do i overcome this,
Remember that a quilt is just fabric and thread. Yes, you will make ugly stitches. It's okay to make ugly stitches. Your next quilt will be better and the next will be better after that, but you can't improve, you can't get anywhere when you don't quilt at all. You'll never learn how to ride a bike unless you get on the bike! LOL! Go quilt Connie - you CAN do this!
Help! I can't get the bobbin thread to come up. I made sure the ruler foot is down as you suggested but I can't get the bobbin thread up. I tried rethreading the bobbin, changed the tension, etc. Can you please let me know what I might be missing? Thanks :-)
First check the foot is in the down position. Second check your needle. Most issues with the bobbin thread not coming up have to do with the needle being bent or dull. Also make sure your bobbin area is threaded properly.
Whenever you feel like one or the other. A walking foot does tend to be slower because you HAVE to shift the quilt and rotate it so the line you're quilting is always facing you. If you have plans to wiggle off and do filler quilting like Stippling, then ruler foot quilting would be better because you can quilt with the rulers, or set them aside and do normal free motion quilting. There isn't a single right or wrong choice - just whatever you feel like at any given time!
I no longer have the Juki 2010, but I believe it's compatible with the Special High Shank foot. You can find ruler feet at Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures and from Patsy Thompson's websites. We will carry them eventually, as soon as we can provide more help with knowing which foot is compatible with which machine.
TheLadycopeck I have the 2010 & ordered my foot from Amy's free motion quilting adventure. Her site will tell you which to order and also asks which machine you have to further ensure you get the correct foot. Hope that helps
A darning foot / embroidery foot usually isn't built with high lip or with an exactly 1/2 inch circular base. The high edge is the most important because it stops the ruler from slipping under the foot (and crashing against your needle) or over the foot (with the same result). Unless you want broken needles or a broken machine, I'd only try this idea with an actual ruler foot.
Thank you for this helpful video. I have my Janome 9400 set for ruler work and I am using the ruler foot that came with the machine. I also have the supreme slider set up on my machine. But, I am having difficulty with extremely long stitch length when I go from side to side. All is well when I move north and south. When I change direction I have difficulty. With my stitches being very wonky. Any suggestions?
Most likely you need to increase your machine speed (just press your foot on the pedal harder). Your hands really like that movement which is making you move your hands faster, which cases your stitches to get longer. Keep in mind that Ruler Quilting is another form of Free Motion Quilting which means you must maintain a balance of machine speed and hand movement to create each stitch.
Yep, changing needles and threads won't help. It's not your materials, it's the balance of speed / movement. Slow down your hands in those directions OR put your foot down and speed up your machine.
Is the ruler foot the same as the free motion foot??? Can I use the free motion foot to do the same??? I have a baby lock tempo and I was just wondering if these were the same. I was just a little confused. I haven't tried any free motion and I'm still in the watching Utube videos before I start. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos. Thanks. 😀
Great question! A ruler foot is a type of darning foot so you can use this foot to do free motion quilting as well as ruler foot quilting. But it doesn't work the other way - if you have a regular darning foot that will NOT work for ruler foot quilting. You must have a high base and full circle to use the rulers so the foot doesn't hop up over the edge of the ruler and crash the needle against the plastic. Does that make sense?
It sounds like your bobbin is not wound properly into your machine. I would check that it’s oriented correctly, threaded correctly, then drop your needle down and bring it back up (all the way up to the point it’s starting to drop back down again) and tug on your top thread. Bobbin thread should pull up as a loop you can tuck under your foot and start quilting.
Stitch width needs to be left alone (unless you want to zigzag!) and tension should be the same as whatever worked for piecing. Sometimes you might need to adjust your tension a bit, but if your threads are balancing for piecing, they should remain balanced for FMQ and ruler foot quilting.
Great question Sheri! Please keep in mind that ruler quilting is a type of free motion quilting. The machine isn't doing any work for you so you'll still need to find that balance between the speed of your hands moving and the speed of the machine running. It takes practice and patience, though the rulers will make it feel easier to make the designs at least. Just focus on your hand position and as you move the quilt through the machine, try to maintain a steady, slow movement and also keep the machine running steady and slow too. Don't panic at an occasional big stitch - that's normal!
I have purchased the templates for ruler quilting currently I have a regular hoping foot to do free motion quilting do I have to purchase a special foot for ruler quilting and do they fit all machines I have a Viking white machine thank you
Yes, you'll need a ruler foot to go with the templates that has a high base so the foot won't hop on top of the ruler or allow it to slip over the top. Check out Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures - she sells the feet and provides lots of info on which foot will be compatible: www.freemotionquiltingadventures.com/
Leah Day Thank you so much for your information I did purchase a ruler quilting foot after I reviewed your tutorial thank you so much for all your information I enjoy your tutorials I’m learning so much
That machine is a funky, unique only to Juki (annoying) shank. You'll need to look for High Shank Special for your ruler foot. Contact Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures and she will help you out! www.freemotionquiltingadventures.com/
Hi Leah i have ordered one yes it is unique to juki but its a brilliant machine i love it as well as my necchi and husqvarna topaz 50 lol thanks for the reply i love you videos you are very good at teaching x
This is a hard question to answer since several sewing machine companies have decided to make it very challenging. I'd say for most home machines, you need the thinner 1/8-inch thickness. If your machine is much bigger or specifically designed for high speed quilting and if you know it's a high shank machine, then you should go with the thicker longarm 1/4-inch thickness.
I have a Bernina 1130 and would like to get a foot adapter and a genric ruler foot. My local Bernina dealer is clueless. Can you direct me to a source ?
We're going to be carrying this combo soon...in the meantime check with Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures or Patsy Thompson to see if they have the foot and adapter.
Linda Ties i have a Bernina 730 sewing machine with embroidery module. I think the #72 foot will fit it. However, i use my 1130 model for all my free motion quilting and i am hoping to adapt a ruler foot to it.
This particular foot is on an older Bernina sewing machine - a 1230. The hopping is within the foot bar itself as the needle moves up and down. Newer Bernina machines have a compatible ruler foot so make sure you work with a Bernina dealer to get that for your machine.
Thanks for all your wonderful videos. Your teaching style makes it easy for me to understand and I'm always energized after watching your lessons. Thank you
That's wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing such a sweet comment!
I'm so glad you're a rich resource of quilting knowledge & you share! Can't find my walking foot 😱 but gotta get this commissioned quilt done. Thank you Leah. Glad I checked youtube before sending you a question! Lol
You're super welcome! Good luck on your project!
I just want to thank you for inspiring me to try new things with my quilting. I have stippling for a few years but after watching your videos it gave me the "courage " to try some other designs. I am very anxious to get a ruler foot for my machine and different rulers.. thanks again!
That's wonderful Pam! I'm so happy to hear that and I do hope you enjoy quilting with rulers. It's so much fun!
Super helpful video! Thank you, Leah.
Thanks Leah for all the great videos! I learned (and am still learning!) how to FMQ from all of your wonderful videos and your quilt alongs! I never once thought about ruler quilting until I saw your videos, so now I'm venturing out and trying to incorporate some of this quilting style in my quilts! It's a slow process, but I'm really enjoying it---Thanks for opening up a new world of quilting for me.
Yay! I'm so happy to be helping you try new things! I find this really exciting and fun.
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Genius. First time anyone has said about dropping feed dogs. Thank you
Haha...I caught the "quilting on the right foot" comment. Nice subtle delivery! LOL!!!!! Let's go quilt!!!!
Lol! You know, that actually wasn't intentional!
Great information! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
I have the same Bernina sewing machine!
Thank you Leah! Can you please tell me what kind of a ruler foot I need for my Singer Curvy or my Dressmaker machine. I recently moved and lost my booklets in the move. I am making a Dresden Plate quilt for my first Grandbaby, and I just recently learnt about rulerquilting. Can you give me advice, please?
There is a ruler foot made by "Westalee" that comes with a ruler and they have several other rulers available. It works good for FMQ but did not work on my quilt (Grace) frame. It was reasonably priced for what it was. I ended up having to get a Janome convertible FMQ foot with the ruler foot attachment, a little more expensive, but a good option if you need your ruler foot to be a hopping variety.
That's good to know Pam! Thank you for sharing!
Your stitch consistency is amazing!! I know in past videos you've said you free motion with your feed dogs raised. Do you do the same when using the ruler foot? Cheers :-)
Yep! I use the same settings with ruler foot quilting as free motion quilting - they are really the same thing, just with the ruler foot base you have the freedom to press rulers against the side and use that to steer the design.
When using the quilting rulers do you need to drop the feed dogs or is that only for free motion work
Only if you want to. Whatever settings work for Free motion quilting should work for ruler quilting, but you don't have to drop your feed dogs either way. Here's a post to explain that: leahday.com/pages/drop-feed-dogs-free-motion-quilting
What do think about using a clear ruler foot? What size is your supreme slider do you use?
I haven't liked the clear foot because it's plastic and moves as I press against it. This is one technique where the foot really shouldn't move! I always use a Queen Supreme Slider, unless the machine is super tiny in which case I'll use a regular size.
Leah, is it better to use a hopping ruler foot or the stationary type such as the Westalee that attaches to the needle bar? I'll be receiving a Juki TL machine soon, and the standard foot for that machine seems to be the hopping 1/4" ruler foot, but I'm wondering if I can use the type that attaches to the needle bar? (They're cheaper!) What are the differences between each?
The Westalee foot only attaches to the foot bar, not the needle bar and I believe that's the foot shown in this video. Yes, I prefer a stationary foot rather than a hopping foot if possible. Just make sure it's a Ruler Foot, not FMQ or Darning foot for working with rulers. The thick base of a ruler foot is necessary to stop the foot from hopping on top of the ruler or having it slip below.
You will need a High Shank Special foot to fit that Juki TL. And you should use thicker longarm rulers so they don't slip below that foot.
@@LeahDay Thanks, Leah, that's helpful. (You're right about the bar, of course, I meant to say the presser foot bar!) I wonder what the purpose is of that hopping 1/4" ruler foot?
Leah thanks for this and all your videos. I've learned so much about quilting. My question to you is your foot specially made? Because I have a Husqvarnaviking Quilting 870, and the feet I've seen are open spring feet with a 1/3 of the shank height you have. Is this what I'm to use? Thanks
You'll need to talk to your Viking dealer to see if they have a ruler foot available yet. If not, you'll need to search online to figure out what type of foot (low shank, high shank, medium shank) your machine is compatible with. We will be carrying ruler feet as soon as I have a solid list of machines and foot compatibility.
Hello. Thank you for this informative video. Very helpful. I have an eversewn 25. Im wondering if you have used the rulers with it and if so how did you find your experience to be with it?
Thank you for your time
I haven't used the Sparrow 25, but I have been using the 20 for over a year and I really like it! You can find a great kit of feet which includes a walking foot, ruler foot, and open toe darning foot here - leahday.com/products/eversewn-deluxe-quilting-foot-set
Ou puis je me le procurer?
Hi really enjoyed watching your tutorial and I have now brought a ruler foot. But want to know if you can still pin baste or do you have to use spray adhesive when using the rulers?
Yes, I still use pins and pinmoors when quilting with rulers. You just need to watch out for the pins and remove them whenever they get in your way.
Hi. I have a question about the ruler foot. I attach the foot tightly to my low shank machine. After I sew against a ruler for a minute or two, the ruler foot becomes loose and just falls off. Do you have a suggestion for keeping it securely attached? Thanks.
Hmm... something must be vibrating or rubbing to cause the screw to rotate. Remove all thread from the machine and make sure the foot is down and just run the machine a bit and watch the screw. If it unscrews by itself you just need a replacement screw for attaching your feet so it holds more securely.
Thanks for the wonderful videos. I am so nervous to free motion on my quilt. I keep practicing on test squares but am really leary and don't want to mess up my quilt. How do i overcome this,
Remember that a quilt is just fabric and thread. Yes, you will make ugly stitches. It's okay to make ugly stitches. Your next quilt will be better and the next will be better after that, but you can't improve, you can't get anywhere when you don't quilt at all. You'll never learn how to ride a bike unless you get on the bike! LOL! Go quilt Connie - you CAN do this!
Help! I can't get the bobbin thread to come up. I made sure the ruler foot is down as you suggested but I can't get the bobbin thread up. I tried rethreading the bobbin, changed the tension, etc. Can you please let me know what I might be missing? Thanks :-)
First check the foot is in the down position. Second check your needle. Most issues with the bobbin thread not coming up have to do with the needle being bent or dull. Also make sure your bobbin area is threaded properly.
When do you use this and when to use a walking foot, for straight lines?
Whenever you feel like one or the other. A walking foot does tend to be slower because you HAVE to shift the quilt and rotate it so the line you're quilting is always facing you. If you have plans to wiggle off and do filler quilting like Stippling, then ruler foot quilting would be better because you can quilt with the rulers, or set them aside and do normal free motion quilting. There isn't a single right or wrong choice - just whatever you feel like at any given time!
Leah ... I know you have a Juki 2010 machine. Did you find a high shank ruler foot for it ? If so can can tell me where and if you liked it?
I no longer have the Juki 2010, but I believe it's compatible with the Special High Shank foot. You can find ruler feet at Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures and from Patsy Thompson's websites. We will carry them eventually, as soon as we can provide more help with knowing which foot is compatible with which machine.
TheLadycopeck I have the 2010 & ordered my foot from Amy's free motion quilting adventure. Her site will tell you which to order and also asks which machine you have to further ensure you get the correct foot. Hope that helps
Whats the difference between this foot and a darning/embroidery foot?
A darning foot / embroidery foot usually isn't built with high lip or with an exactly 1/2 inch circular base. The high edge is the most important because it stops the ruler from slipping under the foot (and crashing against your needle) or over the foot (with the same result). Unless you want broken needles or a broken machine, I'd only try this idea with an actual ruler foot.
Thank you for this helpful video. I have my Janome 9400 set for ruler work and I am using the ruler foot that came with the machine. I also have the supreme slider set up on my machine. But, I am having difficulty with extremely long stitch length when I go from side to side. All is well when I move north and south. When I change direction I have difficulty. With my stitches being very wonky. Any suggestions?
One more thing. I have change the needle to three or four different needles and I have tried four different including Isacord
Most likely you need to increase your machine speed (just press your foot on the pedal harder). Your hands really like that movement which is making you move your hands faster, which cases your stitches to get longer. Keep in mind that Ruler Quilting is another form of Free Motion Quilting which means you must maintain a balance of machine speed and hand movement to create each stitch.
Yep, changing needles and threads won't help. It's not your materials, it's the balance of speed / movement. Slow down your hands in those directions OR put your foot down and speed up your machine.
Is the ruler foot the same as the free motion foot??? Can I use the free motion foot to do the same??? I have a baby lock tempo and I was just wondering if these were the same. I was just a little confused. I haven't tried any free motion and I'm still in the watching Utube videos before I start. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos. Thanks. 😀
Great question! A ruler foot is a type of darning foot so you can use this foot to do free motion quilting as well as ruler foot quilting.
But it doesn't work the other way - if you have a regular darning foot that will NOT work for ruler foot quilting. You must have a high base and full circle to use the rulers so the foot doesn't hop up over the edge of the ruler and crash the needle against the plastic. Does that make sense?
Leah Day
Yes it most certainly do make sense. I will have to look into whether I can get that type of attachment for my machine. Thanks very much.
I can't manage to get that top thread pulled up and under the ruler foot. I wind up pulling yards of bobbin thread...help
It sounds like your bobbin is not wound properly into your machine. I would check that it’s oriented correctly, threaded correctly, then drop your needle down and bring it back up (all the way up to the point it’s starting to drop back down again) and tug on your top thread. Bobbin thread should pull up as a loop you can tuck under your foot and start quilting.
@@LeahDay thank you…I will give that a try
You said you use a 0 for stitch length but what about stitch widths and tension?
Stitch width needs to be left alone (unless you want to zigzag!) and tension should be the same as whatever worked for piecing. Sometimes you might need to adjust your tension a bit, but if your threads are balancing for piecing, they should remain balanced for FMQ and ruler foot quilting.
can you explain how to achieve consistent stitches in ruler foot quilting...I'm practicing and I have a supreme slider...I am frustrated.
Great question Sheri! Please keep in mind that ruler quilting is a type of free motion quilting. The machine isn't doing any work for you so you'll still need to find that balance between the speed of your hands moving and the speed of the machine running. It takes practice and patience, though the rulers will make it feel easier to make the designs at least. Just focus on your hand position and as you move the quilt through the machine, try to maintain a steady, slow movement and also keep the machine running steady and slow too. Don't panic at an occasional big stitch - that's normal!
Was there a spring fitting on with foot
Nope, this is a stationary foot.
@@LeahDay thank you
I have purchased the templates for ruler quilting currently I have a regular hoping foot to do free motion quilting do I have to purchase a special foot for ruler quilting and do they fit all machines I have a Viking white machine thank you
Yes, you'll need a ruler foot to go with the templates that has a high base so the foot won't hop on top of the ruler or allow it to slip over the top. Check out Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures - she sells the feet and provides lots of info on which foot will be compatible: www.freemotionquiltingadventures.com/
Leah Day Thank you so much for your information I did purchase a ruler quilting foot after I reviewed your tutorial thank you so much for all your information I enjoy your tutorials I’m learning so much
Hi Leah do you know if the juki 2200 tl mini is low shank or high and which ruler would i buy fro straight lines thankyou angela
That machine is a funky, unique only to Juki (annoying) shank. You'll need to look for High Shank Special for your ruler foot. Contact Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures and she will help you out! www.freemotionquiltingadventures.com/
Hi Leah i have ordered one yes it is unique to juki but its a brilliant machine i love it as well as my necchi and husqvarna topaz 50 lol thanks for the reply i love you videos you are very good at teaching x
With the rulers your foot goes on the INSIDE of the template, the proper ones are the Westalee ones that have guidelines
I'm not sure what you mean Tineke. You can use the rulers on either side of the foot.
How do you know what rulers to use for your machine?
This is a hard question to answer since several sewing machine companies have decided to make it very challenging. I'd say for most home machines, you need the thinner 1/8-inch thickness. If your machine is much bigger or specifically designed for high speed quilting and if you know it's a high shank machine, then you should go with the thicker longarm 1/4-inch thickness.
Home machine quilting
How do I know if. I have a hopping foot? I have the foot offered by janome
My best advice is to check with your dealer Betty. The ruler foot has a high base so you can press rulers against the edge.
I have a Bernina 1130 and would like to get a foot adapter and a genric ruler foot. My local Bernina dealer is clueless. Can you direct me to a source ?
We're going to be carrying this combo soon...in the meantime check with Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures or Patsy Thompson to see if they have the foot and adapter.
Hi Roxanne. I have a Bernina and was able to purchase the foot from Nancy's Notions
Linda Ties i have a Bernina 730 sewing machine with embroidery module. I think the #72 foot will fit it. However, i use my 1130 model for all my free motion quilting and i am hoping to adapt a ruler foot to it.
I have the 750 but the rulers Have are not thick enough for the #72 foot
sorry...I meant to say the bottom thread
I don’t understand the way the foot works…it looks like it is “hopping” but I don’t see a spring…..
This particular foot is on an older Bernina sewing machine - a 1230. The hopping is within the foot bar itself as the needle moves up and down. Newer Bernina machines have a compatible ruler foot so make sure you work with a Bernina dealer to get that for your machine.