This class covers the basics of free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
Do not expect to be an expert after this class. This is a skill that takes lots of practice. What we cover in this class is to help you understand what you need to practice.
The Part I class covers:
- Terminology discussion
- Free motion feet discussion
- Free motion tools discussion
- Basting discussion
- Batting discussion
- Thread choices
- How to start/stop and test quilt sandwich
- What do I consider practice?
Additional classes are being considered for:
- Practice on meandering **
- Practice with walking foot (e.g. straight line and gentle wave) **
- Practice on pre-printed Free Motion panel
- Practice marking and free motion row
- Practice with feathers
- Practice with swirls and echo quilting
- How do I determine what to quilt? What do I quilt on this pieced top? ***
- Panel thread painting (panel of your choice)
Etc...
Requirements for this class:
- Sewing Machine
- Snips
- Thread
- Quilting needles
- Free motion foot for your machine. Do the research and acquire the foot for your machine model before the class.
A minimum of 3 individuals are required for this class. Otherwise, it will be rescheduled to a later date.
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