🏅 🥳 10 Fast & Easy Quilting Designs - Finish Your Quilt

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Happy Saturday everyone. I'm sure you're like me and have several quilts to finish before the holidays. Here are some fast and easy patterns to just get it done. Grab your coffee and let's get quilting

[@Sylvia907]

Thank you I’m trying

[@margable3141]

Thank you. Learning to use a mid arm. This will be easy for me to do as I try to get my first quilts quilted quickly.

[@lizcollinson2692]

Thank you

[@jennifermcardle9846]

Love your ‘Can do’ approach Karen.

[@janerose1945]

Thanks to you I found that my old Pfaff -inherited from my Mom- has a built in walking foot. On one of my small practice quilts I found it DID eliminate the fabric creep! Instant improvement. Thanks for all the tips and gentle teaching.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

As a perfectionist, I have trouble letting go and just being free with my quilting. I think we all see such intimidatingly perfect quilting in show quilts but they are often done by a computerised machine or by a quilting expert who has several years of practice. It is foolish for us to compare our quilting with those, but it's a natural inclination. I tell myself that the purpose of quilting is to hold the layers together. As long as it stays together, it's good enough. Thanks for all your wonderful videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The dense quilting designs are beautiful but they also make a flat shift quilt

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Oh so right. After about 2 yrs of playing quiltmaking, I was at a guild where a mate was showing off her FIRST quilt. It REALLY was perfect. Turned out to be a good thing. I never fret bc I know it's not my forte and also it's highly unlikely I'll live long enough to make it mine. So I make quilts w themes like 50th anniv of Apollo and Woodstock and nobody looks for matched corners !😁

[@jennifermartin5974]

I used to consider myself a perfectionist, but now I believe I’m simply conscientious. I care about how my work looks, and if my name is on it, I want it to be right.

[@rebeccahwalker4395]

@@jennifermartin5974That’s a great way to rethink perfectionism. Thank you for sharing! I’m going to try to remember that myself.

[@mecahharlow1332]

I know this is an old comment, but this really helped me. I try not to think too hard about it, and it's going better now.

[@georgiahanchera6449]

I sincerely hope you love making these videos as much as I enjoy learning from them! Wish you were my next door neighbor!🤗

[@kimwingert8967]

Thank you! I’ve named my quilt “Picking Up the Pieces of My Sweet Shattered Dream” the opening line of Carefree Highway by Gordon Lightfoot-shattered glass will be perfect! Totally out of my organized comfort zone but 100% right! Thanks for the idea!

[@jilllazdane8861]

Maybe that's what's playing through Karen's headphones!

[@shedoos]

"I wonder how the old folks are tonight..."

[@grandmalovesmebest]

I love the quilting part best even though it's hard on my body due to osteoporosis. I can't free motion or do ruler work but I have machines w hundreds of stitches & I just got an embroidery machine so I make patterns w decorative stitches,, add embroidery and applique. It's all so fun and my quilts are always interesting to see even though they aren't perfectly put together. Thanks for the vids. I learn a lot, esp since I don't know all the right ways before I start and bc you always say why things dont work.

[@LisaPro]

What a breath of fresh air!!! I've been watching lots of videos on machine quilting, but when I tried, it wasn't good! Your ideas for quilt patterns look like a great in between: between regular sewing and free-range quilting (I like to call it that!) I've sewn for years so am really tied to a presser foot and the feed dogs! I think I can actually do what you do in your first several designs (I think in the walking foot section; I've used a walking foot quite a lot). Thank you for making this seem so doable!!!

[@donnagoode6923]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I just finished my first quilt top for a grandchild I’m expecting in a month and I was totally at a loss as to how to finish it. Now I know what to do. I love that your video is short to the point, nothing is more frustrating than trying to find a solution to a problem on KZbin wasting 30 minutes watching a video that is no help at all.

[@jeanettegrottick2560]

Perfect timing for me as well. I literally just came home from a free motion quilting class for this video to pop up on my phone.

[@brigiddevney-rye2399]

Hi Karen! I am a new quilter and find your videos so helpful. Thank you for being here for us. I hope to meet you someday.

[@cherylidler2386]

thanks so much Karen… I learn a multitude of good ideas for my quilting ..every time I come over here.. your good old common sense approach to everything is so inspiring, because it looks easy enough that I think I might be able to do that also !! BEST… CHERYL🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@PhillipPresswood]

Wax on, wax off 🤣 I love you Karen lol

[@barbaragoss6177]

Greetings from Tasmania Australia, I've just finished a table runner ,my first quilting attempt. With a few faults its made with love !Next to finish my baby quilt sandwich!

[@louisenewall3426]

You always give me the confidence to have a go, thankyou from Somerset england

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@KnitzyKitzy]

Thank you so much for showing quilting ideas you can do on a domestic machine. A longarmer is not in my budget!

[@rdawggie]

Thank u VERY much! U’re a natural teacher. Straight & to the point. Excellent editing & chapters are easy reference points. Did i say THANK U?!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are welcome

[@ritasokol646]

What fun! I think the hardest part is just getting the quilting started. I’ve been waiting for a few months to finish two quilts for my granddaughters and VOILA! I’m starting right now. THANK YOU!! Please keep these fun and encouraging tutorials coming! You are terrific!

[@joannsleeper481]

Karen I Love your quilt videos. I especially rewatch the ones on layering, machine quilting and binding every time I get ready to finish a quilt top. It just reminds me and makes it so much easier to finish. Thanks again.😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you like them!

[@kimberlyann1029]

Thank you! I now realize that I can quilt in one direction, like the wavy lines. Greetings from Tennessee, US!

[@131dyana]

thank you. I am a beginner quilter So many ways to quilt are so appealing to me. when I made a baby quilt with teddy bears on it. I just made squares around the bears. It turned out cute and made the bears pop up. Loved that.

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Love your videos Karen! I am a beginner quilter (been sewing garments for decades) and I’m drawn to the very dense free motion quilting styles. Now that I have 3 smallish quilt tops pieced I’m kinda unsure about how to quilt them. This video gives me inspiration to “just get it done”!! 😍 I check my subscription button frequently for all your new content; so thank you for sharing your talents! ❤️

[@larrim9173]

I have two sandwiches I've been putting off quilting, but you've inspired me! Especially love the wave idea. Time to get stitching. Thank you and Happy Quilting!

[@jodellamath3]

She gave me the courage to do a wavy quilting design. So much less stress, and it looks good too!

[@carolgonzales1410]

I'm just starting to do machine quilting. Im going to hold onto your video for a reference. Thank you!

[@clarecollins2547]

I’ve found a lovely way to use batik fabrics. I’m presently making a quick quilt with 10 inch squares. So some are batik and some are white and some are a pale coloured linen. I find batik next to batik can either be too much or they actually look dull. I’m putting my 10 inch squares in a diagonal pattern going down. Ive noticed that using white and pale linen makes the batik (and I’m using different ones) really sing out. Each batik square looks like a jewel! Of course it’s all a matter of preference! I haven’t decided on the back or after quilt yet!

[@fionajenkins5047]

Hi I have been quilting and have visited you demonstrating at leat four times for reference and ideas. Love your channel for great ideas ❤❤

[@Saucyakld]

You are the best, it honestly made me not want to sew anymore, now it's all done and given away by an admiring recipients. Many thanks from me in wintery Auckland New Zealand xxxxxx

[@pampaxton3072]

Will definitely save this to watch a few times and begin to experiment. For the life of me, I cannot manage to FMQ! And I worry so much about ruining my quilt tops, as they turn out so nice. Just will have to take the time and practice, practice, PRACTICE! Thanks for the simpler technique ideas until I get better! You're the BEST! 😊💕

[@lizagervais8621]

Wax on - wax off My mind went straight to The Karate Kid from many years ago. 🤣 Good analogy though.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's exactly that. You need that rotational movement to do the loops.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Amazed at how well your quilt sandwich behaves while you sew. Small quilts are easy but when you need to roll up, mine always seems to move.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Pacing and patience. The larger quilts are very physically taxing.

[@barbaradean4411]

Thank you so much. I was the beginner who tried quilting in the ditch! I abandoned machine quilting and hand quilted instead! It is so difficult to find the information you gave in this video. You have now given me the courage to try again! A million thank yous!

[@cookingwithelise]

I loved your use of multicolored thread!

[@DH-qz2so]

The timing of this video is perfect as I have quite a few quilt tops to finish...The one I have been pondering how to finish is a crumb/scrap large lap sized quilt with no lines to follow/ditch to stitch! Thanks! This is great!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@kriskogan9769]

Oh how funny, DH, me too! I just finished my first crumb quilt and got stuck on how I should quilt it. I think I’ll try the shattered glass idea. Good luck with yours!

[@sallyinnes3151]

I found your website and videos in March -you got me through the lockdown here in Uk and showed me so much about quilting!! I have wanted to quilt for many years but have never had the time or found the teacher. And i have to say the title 'Just Get It done' was what drew me to you -patience is not my strong point. Many thanks ad keep up the good work!

[@patriciarhebergen5542]

I love the title. Just get it done! Stop stalling and being scared and just take a stotch or two and start and have fun. This is the advise i learned from you!! Wonderful fun enjoyable and possible to get done!!😄

[@denisesawyer6980]

I have watched this video at least five times. Today I watched it and got up the nerve to actually quilt your big loops as I muttered wax on wax off. I am so pleased with the table runner. Thank you 🙏

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Very good 👏👏👏

[@francinerollin2184]

Thank you, I will try it. Happy quilting.

[@TheKjoy85]

I have 2 baby quilts to make before the babies are due in August. I was trying to figure out how I wanted to finish them and this gave me some inspiration.

[@lorriedilucente3965]

Wonky lines are great! As someone who just started playing around with machine piecing/quilting, I find that the wonky lines quilting really helps mask my many less-than-perfect piecing attempts. Thank you for suggesting this technique.

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

This video is EXACTLY what I needed! Thanks for being there for me! 😍🤩

[@pamelagahan5601]

You are very encouraging, thank you. I never really finish my quilts after I do the top. I have about 8 tops. It's the quilting bit that stops me

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You can do it! Don't worry about any wobbles or mistakes. All will be forgiven after you get the binding on

[@ann-mariejensen2623]

Thanks for this timely video! After 16 years of making quilts, I'm finally venturing into the actual quilting on my domestic machine. Great tips and suggestions for patterns!

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Good morning Karen. Its 8.30 Sunday morning here in Sydney, Australia. Very, very hot day ahead for us 40+. Yesterday the same temperature. Good days for sewing indoors. Great, easy quilting designs. Thanks. Enjoy your day in cooler weather.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Oh wow!...I just went for a walk with a wind chill of -5

[@lindasimmons3167]

Easy and “made for” home machines!

[@Gadesign30]

Thank you so much for your information on walking foot techniques. I am so comfortable on using it and I am not so much comfortable with my free motion foot just yet. I am working on two quilts at a time and I totally enjoyed the techniques you have went over. I am even more eager on putting them both together. Thank you again for your video.

[@sherrywilson44]

Thank you so much for these ideas. I was at a loss as I'm not good at FMQ as of yet. I appreciate it!

[@patriciaguevara8793]

It’s like you knew that I have 2 quilts to quilt and didn’t know what to do.... now I do! Thank you ever so much

[@rachelburgener819]

Hello Karen Thank You so much for your time and energy you put into your channel. I know I’m not the only one who appreciates you 👏👏👏👏👏 I’m a newbie and enjoy all the info you give ❤️😀

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@starlamanley1468]

Needed to do a quick I Spy quilt for a sick child so I tried the "Wave" method. It turned out well & was easy & quick to do. I will definitely use this method again. Thanks so much Karen for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

I do mostly straight line quilting and wavy lines. I like your "wax on, wax off" circles. Thank you 💕

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Perfectly Straight is over rated 😎

[@valeriecolvin6977]

Thank you for the caution if the stitch in the ditch I was about to do!

[@karen_james]

Sorry! I accidentally hit the thumbs down. I changed it to thumbs up. 👍 This was exactly what I needed to decide what quilting pattern I need to choose for my first ever quilt. The top is done, now on to the sandwich and quilting. Thank you so much!!!! ❤ Loved the video.

[@karenn565]

This is just what I need! Thank you for giving us this great resource

[@melissaflores3776]

Oh my goodness I have usually done stitch in the ditch than I did quarter inch to half inch size of the seams. But I have found that doing diagonal lines is better for me. My quilt doesn’t come out as wrinkly or punchy. When I use straight lines, it doesn’t look as nice. I’m not going for perfection. I just want to get it done! I like the options you have shown me here. Why have I not seen you before?

[@verabater7431]

Thank you Karen for another great video. You always have such great tips but your "it doesn't have to be perfect" resonates the most. I have one questIon - when using 40 weight thread do you use it in the bobbin as well?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Not always. Most of these quilts had 50 in the bobbin

[@AnnewithanA73]

I had to watch this one several times. Thanks Karen!

[@pywagner]

Love all your straight line ideas. I think I can do straight sewing! LOL! The free motion really intimidates me, though years ago, I gave it a go and did fine...must build up confidence.

[@junegoguen6961]

I am a newbie and after watching other videos was not looking forward to this part. Thanks so much. Love this video. You make it look like fun!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccapickett9692]

I just tried "gentle wave" on a quilt last night and it turned out great! Thanks for that idea!

[@wendywilson1736]

Waves and Wonky lines are my favorites for doing machine quilting. Then, straight lines, then straight lines with angles. I use a walking foot, so I don't do any of the loopy lines, even though I like the look.

[@taunamcbee8626]

Thanks for these easier FMQ and walking foot ideas. I might be able to finish a couple of UFO's with these helpers.

[@angiedefreitas5060]

OMG! You read my mind! I've got two lap quilts to finish for Christmas.....time to finish another audio book or two. Cheers!

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

OMG! I cannot master quilting in the ditch. I have done on the diagonal and also used the masking tape as line markers. Still not wonderful but better. Did I mention I’m a fairly new quilter? So many frustrations in quilting. Thank goodness for videos to watch! Thank you, Karen.

[@tonimathewson439]

You've given me confidence that I can actually do my own quilting. I've been avoiding this step for over 10 years. Thank you so much

[@jennypirie4724]

As always such a great video Karen. I’ve quilted a few of my own quilts when I started a few years ago, all but one of them were queen sized quilts. Realized that this step was my least favourite in the process. I then moved onto having a long arm artist take over that step for me. This past week I finished up a baby quilt that I quilted myself and actually really enjoyed the process. My new plan moving forward, quilt small quilts myself to build my skill level and have a long armer continue to quilt my large quilts until (if ever) I feel ready for that challenge again. The techniques in the video will be added to the growing list of Karen Lessons I’ve been applying to my quilting obsession🌸

[@Horace868]

You must have been reading my mind! I am stuck on a baby quilt. I love the design of the quilt, but could not come up with an idea of how to quilt it. Love these ideas!

[@mindytaylor523]

Love it. Loopy lines are my go to quilting design.

[@maureennevers9039]

Almost skipped this because I thought they would be patterns I already knew - nope - glad you shared and that I checked it out 👍.

[@bettymann8077]

I'm a hand quilter and at almost 79 years old machine quilting feels like such a hurdle to me. I do enjoy your videos, you make it look less complicated than I thought. Maybe some day I'll get the gumption to try.

[@oneearlybird]

Hi, just what I needed to watch today as I was in a bit of a quandary as to what quilting to do in the border of a baby quilt for my grandson; loopy free motion it is. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@blakeyaelfaison5477]

Thanks so much, Karen. Your videos are the ABSOLUTE best! Soooo helpful. Have a great day!

[@lexi917]

Thank you for this great video, Karen! That is the right inspiration I needed. I have to tops that need to be quilted. ; )

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's a race to get them done before they turn into UFO's for 2021

[@shoequeen113]

Thank you Karen for such wonderful tutorials on quilting! It’s been many years since I have quilted and your videos have peaked my interest again and I’m so excited to try all your ideas and get back in the game!

[@ashleyvoll503]

Hi! Love all your tips! I was wondering if you can do a video on how to even up the sides of the quilt before putting the binding on.

[@Dollydaydreamer]

Yes I would find this really useful too! Fingers crossed

[@reesekolcow6136]

If you need to even up - you use your borders - I can’t explain it - but can share this much with you.

[@shanisherry9642]

Thank you for your calm reassurance in this video. With your video and Lori Kennedy's 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting, I know I can finally make these quilt tops into FINISHED quilts. 😊

[@rosaleezeier2559]

Thankyou so much for this video. I have used the wave pattern many rimes now to-get my ufo’ quilted.

[@youngmanmary2918]

You are wonderful.Why have I not found you sooner

[@ginareyeswoo1705]

Thank you for offering all your tips & suggestions, I really appreciate your videos!!!

[@ann-mariejensen2623]

Just completed my first "shattered glass" quilting project. It was so easy -- I used painter's tape to make my lines straight. Thanks for the great tutorial and tips!

[@maryannecadd796]

Good refresher for all quilters. I'd like to think of myself of "pro" level but reality says otherwise. I agree with you that some little mistakes won't even be noticed when binding is on...It's all part of the process. Thanks for providing such nice videos!

[@ecoquilting7077]

I love my walking foot! Great for my piecing as I mix weights and textures quite a bit, and they want to slip around. The foot makes all the diff! I'm just now doing my first actual quilting on a bit of a stack of UFOs, so I really appreciate you showing us some simple moves. Thank you, Karen!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Great for bias seams too

[@ecoquilting7077]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts was it... Velvet and Taffeta? 😘

[@judyalbert7501]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@zoepoutoukalis1109]

Thank you so much for this video - I have been extremely nervous about tackling the actual quilting side of constructing my first Quilt. I have taken your advice on board & I will be tackling this job as soon as my family (who have just relocated closer to my house) find a new house to rent. My almost 2 year old granddaughter is keeping me pretty busy right now out in the garden & building things with her Baby Lego Blocks (amongst other things). Anyways, thank you for your tips & hints, they are invaluable & I think we should nominate you for some kind of "National Treasure Award" coz I've learned more from watching your videos, than I would ever hope to learn in a Quilting Class situation🙂. PS - maybe I will be able to pass on my love of Quilting to my granddaughter when she gets older🌞

[@katywuste9054]

Thanks for this. I’ve yet to make a quilt but feel more confident about the actual quilting after watching this

[@deborahpierce1504]

Thank you!! I am a little nervous about FMQ.. but at least you have given me a start! 😊😊

[@dulcilass]

Your advice on pacing, correcting your posture, taking breaks and stretching is very valid whether I'm sewing on my machine or quilting on a frame. It's also good advice for working at a computer. Your way of doing small elongated loops is one I'm going to try on the quilt I currently have on my frame. I have a narrow boarder and hadn't decided how to quilt it. I quilting each block in the top individually working from center out. When I reach my border, I'll have one long line that I can quilt using a flowing quilt pattern. So the up down loop pattern I think will work. I'm going to draw it out on graph paper this afternoon and then transfer it to a template. Thanks for the idea. I also like the small/large/small elongated loop pattern. They sort of look like little crowns. Another good video to your credit, Karen. I love spending time with you.

[@sharond8179]

Thank you for some really helpful tips, I have a few tops that needing quilting.

[@fitzgeraldfamily6878]

Thank you! Your encouragement is so helpful!

[@lisafuller2027]

Yay! Now I can approach my sugaridoo quilt with confidence. Thanks Karen!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@jodianderson9473]

I'm working on completing my first quilt ever (inspired by your stash buster videos) and this video was great! Thanks for all the inspiration going into my first quilt!

[@doryhunt2191]

Thank you! This motivates me to try my hands at free motion quilting again. I love the modern feel of the walking foot quilting but sometimes the looping movement is more appropriate for the quilt.

[@sarag1158]

Masking tape!! Love it!

[@angelichagan5805]

You inspire me every time. It’s odd how much anxiety I have about quilting but l love the process. Thank you!

[@bobbycurling]

Love your videos and share them with friends. They are so common sense and easy to follow, making one believe they can do it! Thanks so much.

[@billienuhfer447]

With Christmas right around the corner, your timing is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!!

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

Thanks, Karen, for an unbelievably well timed video :-) I finished a quilt top (my first) for my 8-year-old grand-daughter just before last Christmas and, no, I didn't get it quilted. It has lain in a suitcase out of my line of vision but not out of my head or heart. I can't do free motion quilting but really feel I can use the straight stitching to get it done. Thank you for your great videos, you're a treasure! Best wishes from Dublin, Ireland

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad the hear

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

Nice to see you this Saturday morning 😊. I like to use the loopy trail to go between other designs like a leaf that sometimes looks like a heart 😂. I agree with the pacing - I think I hold my breath and depending on the thickness of the quilt, or fabric used, my shoulders get pretty sore pushing the quilt around. This is especially true for fleece top and bottom quilts. At least I'm short, so even when I raise my chair to it's highest setting, I don't have to bend far to see the needle and quilting

[@lindarenault7187]

Perfect video for me! The actual quilting is what frightens me the most and I usually do straight lines. I am eager to experiment with getting more creative and these seem like a good place to start. Love your videos, Karen.

[@maureenkomperda3421]

Great quilting video Karen. I forget at times, “keep it simple” when your stressed for time especially during these Christmas buying, cookie making, card writing times.

[@FancyKitten1955]

Karen thank you so very, very much for this video. I just started quilting this past March and have completed 9 quilt tops, but have only competed and bound 4 quilts. It didn't help that I started out making queen size quilts, on a smaller harp machine. Who knew you were supposed to start small! I didn't realize free motion quilting could be so physically demanding! For me, using a walking foot is easier on my body, but I thought it only made a boring straight line. You have opened my eyes to the beautiful possibilities of the walking foot. I am energized and ready to complete another quilt!

[@lexitejeda6209]

Thanks for these ideas and tips. I love "organic" wavy lines roughly parallel, and with varying spacing. I tried this on a quilt last year, which was the first time I did my own machine quilting, and it turned out great. I used fairly close spacing, 1/4" to 1" and was really happy with how it turned out.

[@carilynjurgeson6178]

Love your videos!! My challenge is workspace and also the space in the throat of the machine. I use my kitchen counter and my ironing board as work surfaces. The only quilt that I assembled traditionally, I had to lay it out on my wood floor to assemble my sandwich. That was painful!! I have used various quilt as you go methods, from sashing, rag quilt and more recently assembling in 12" strips quilting while quilting as the same time. I am ready to try something new. Maybe I should bring in a couple of big folding tables and try one of your methods. TFS