Easy Free Motion Quilting Designs (FREE PRACTICE SHEET)

While most quilters start quilting with stippling, it's not the easiest design when you are first starting to quilt. Kim shows you easy free motion quilting designs that will ensure that you have an easy start to free motion quilting.

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[bobbirowlett]

I'm just starting free motion, so thanks so much for the details and hint. you're easy to listen to and I appreciate how you taught.

[ronamcintyre]

My first FMQ was loops like yours - on a placemat. For my first full quilt, I did cursive writing because I already knew how to write and didn't have to worry about which way to go! I wrote the names of all the cities I visited in my 5 years in Japan! It's gorgeous! I made 3 other quilts with waves and stars and leaves before I got up the nerve to try stippling! It took me 3 years of experimenting before I felt confident enough to try it, and it was hard! I never could have done stippling as a beginner! But it did turn out great!

[TippyMueller]

I totally agree you. Along with your great suggestion of first starting pattern using wavy lines and loops. I would add next echoing the wavy lines to help develop a little control of spacing between the lines.

[doreensherk]

Good ideas, when I do loops I talk to myself at first. “Over to the left, Over to right”, I know a bit silly but it seems to get it into my memory. Also I like you in the mauve colour sweater.

[lexitejeda]

I agree with you. I did start with meandering. I think just straight lines, getting accustomed to coordinating the hand speed and machine speed, is useful. And letting the lines be wavy (“organic”) is not only easier, but can look good.

[Trixy]

Great suggestions! I did my first free motion quilting last weekend on a baby quilt. I was scared to death that I would mess it up. There were bees in the print so I used the loops to imitate the bee's flying around. I was surprised at how easy it was to do and it turned out really cute.

[dianeharrish]

Thanks Kim, looping is way easier for me!

[lizryan]

Very helpful. Hint about machine speed helped me a lot. Thanks.

[beverleybrowning]

I agree with you. I started with loops and wavy lines and gradually added such things as simple stars or swirls to the loops. I've made your recipe for starching fabric, 3 batches at a time, and love it (so much more economical) . But I have not yet tried it to sandwich fabrics together. Will do so, thanks!

[carollindsay]

Thanks again for another informative and quick video. Your just great.

[mayaisacat]

I just started quilting. I have perused a lot of videos. You explain things so nicely!! Thanks!!

[dorismays]

This is really helpful. I’m learning all I can before beginning to quilt. Thanks!

[donnaduguay]

Thank you for your help on free motion quilting

[DajaEvans]

I did the wavy thing on the diagonal - loved it!

[jantarasovic]

Thank you for confirming my experience that meandering is hard and frustrating. I’ve done waves and circles and found them much more fun. Need more practice! I don’t see a link to your spray recipe.

[marlynanderson]

I agree with you that stippling is not a good choice for a beginner quilter. I consider my self an experienced fmq and I still don't like it or do it. I really like the paisley pattern. I think it's easy to move around to other areas and fill in background space. You can also change them up by adding a loop or teardrop shape inside. If you get stuck in a spot, you can easily echo around the teardrop shapes to get to an open space to con't. making more teardrop or paisley shapes.

[patriciaa]

I did hearts instead of loops the first lesson that I did on free motion quilting. It was challenging, but doable. Just loops with an indent. :-)

[darleneappleman]

I know or just learned how free motion quilt

[kitalcock]

Im going to try this tonight Anyone know how I get the free practice sheet mentioned?

[ckim]

I think I will start with a straight line.