Comments on Sew Inspired: Circle quilt progress

I LOVE quilt! That is sew much fun in the free tim...

2011-12-28T19:00:08.881-08:00

I LOVE quilt! That is sew much fun in the free time! thanks for sharing.

I just ordered a new machine and have set a goal f...

2011-12-08T20:52:30.957-08:00

I just ordered a new machine and have set a goal for 2012 to develop my fmq skills. So count me in...

Oh, those circle quilt blocks are so colorful, I l...

2011-12-06T19:57:21.776-08:00

Oh, those circle quilt blocks are so colorful, I love them! And I do think 2012 is going to be the year of free motion quilting, I saw somewhere that someone is going to have a different free-motion block each month next year. I know I could use some more practice!

I made a table runner out of those type of blocks,...

2011-12-06T12:47:32.054-08:00

I made a table runner out of those type of blocks, I am such a chicken with curved piecing! I love the fabrics you are using.

Your idea for a FMQ focus is brilliant! I would love to join in, I’ve been doing it for a few years, but get stuck with just stippling. It’d be fun to get some new ideas and inspiration. When I was first learning, the big thing was getting my tension right, and figuring out what needle to use, so that is a good thing to talk about.

I'm also hosting a 2012 Free-Motion Quilting C...

2011-12-06T11:03:39.676-08:00

I'm also hosting a 2012 Free-Motion Quilting Challenge.

http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/p/free-motion-quilt-challenge.html

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Terrific idea! I'll look forward to learning ...

2011-12-06T09:11:46.507-08:00

Terrific idea! I'll look forward to learning some new fmq skills.

I LOVE your circle quilt! That is sew much fun! ...

2011-12-05T20:42:01.952-08:00

I LOVE your circle quilt! That is sew much fun! And, I'm interested in your Focus on Free Motion Quilting! My goal for 2012 is to improve my skills, so I'm looking forward to what you have planned.

Also, your new sewing space (a few posts back) looks really awesome! Glad your getting settled in.

xo -E

i'd like to be part of your fmq thingy!! i lo...

2011-12-05T16:51:16.505-08:00

i'd like to be part of your fmq thingy!! i love doing it, but need to practice more. have a great Christmas with your family in the northwest. you need to see more than just the seattle area--the coast is wonderful as is our side of the mtns!!

Hi Jen! Congrats on getting in a new sewing machin...

2011-12-05T16:48:47.636-08:00

Hi Jen! Congrats on getting in a new sewing machine! For free motion quilting, you need a darning foot or free motion quilting foot, and your machine needs to be able to lower the feed dogs (although some people say you can free motion quilt with them up). Another thing that's really helpful is quilting gloves, they help you grip the quilt sandwich and move it around while you're quilting.

What a great idea! I have always wanted to learn ...

2011-12-05T16:42:26.179-08:00

What a great idea! I have always wanted to learn how to free quilt, and I just ordered myself a new machine for Christmas that should allow me to do just that! My old machine (really is the mother-in-law's) only let me do straight lines or broad curves, so I'm excited to learn how to do those pretty designs you have on your quilt!

Question: Is there any special feet or other equipment that you need to free quilt? Or any particular settings on the machine?

I can't wait!