🧵8 TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT QUILTING MISTAKES ON YOUR DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE

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Have you ever been less than happy with your FMQ results on your domestic machine? Do you have creases and puckers? Would you rather rip it all out than move onto binding? Here are 8 common free motion quilting mistakes, and tips on how to prevent them.
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[@AChickandaDuck]

A lesson I just recently learned: don’t get too into the audio book you’re listening to while quilting. I pieced more than 10 HSTs with no thread in my bobbin because I was so wrapped up in the story. 🤣

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

LOL

[@shannonaviles4248]

Lol!!! Oh no!

[@maureenkearns5376]

Or while driving. I've missed many exits because I'm deep into the book. And I've tried it while quilting and it just doesn't work

[@IceMadn]

I sewed an entire border inside-out because of a good book. ugh. LOL.

[@arleenmorris4254]

You just joined my club!!! Did the same thing last week!

[@dianaruffini8794]

I make mistakes all the time! My quilting looks like a preschool art class! I don’t care! My quilts are perfectly imperfect! Love the video! Just went to the dollar store! The nonslip shelf liner works great❤️

[@SueElliott1]

I could have written this comment! I’m too impatient and too hard on myself! I need to chill a bit and I need to be more careful. I’m loath to rip out bits gone wrong but I am going to have to do this to improve my quilting. I think I may be being just a bit too kind on myself!

[@melanievarela4048]

First lesson: Don't compare yourself to others. If you do it, you'll never be satisfied with your own work. Second lesson: Those practice pieces can be made into pet beds and charity quilts. Trust me, a snuggle bug doggo is not the quilting police. Just make sure there are no toe catchers. Very good tips here Karen. That clear shower curtain works a charm.

[@SueElliott1]

Just seen a lot of photos of quilts at this years Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. It saddens me to know I need more years ahead of me than I have before I would become half as good as I am. I think I’m going to make a quilt for all the members of my family and anytime after doing that will be a bonus. 😁

[@shielagrippando4025]

I do love you AND your ideas!

[@julesann2500]

I took my practice piece and bound it. Now it sits on my computer chair so that my legs don't stick when I'm wearing shorts/skirt. Reuse reuse reuse!

[@wesewpro]

Omg...a pet bed! Great idea for what l'm currently working on!

[@kasmirasmarzo]

I keep my practice pieces as a catalog of the quilts I’ve given away. Pictures don’t do the fabric justice and this way I keep a small part of every quilt I make.

[@bellamyheaton403]

I forget every time I’m finishing a quilt that quilting tired leads to using a seam ripper. Usually once I mess up once I realize I’m tired and stop for a bit.

[@joanmacleod1362]

Pace not race. I love it. I’m back at quilting after 25 years hiatus. I’m 74 now and amazed at how much I remember and how much I’ve forgotten. My practice quilts are abominable but my family thinks I’m a gifted crafter so who am I to argue. I’m binge watching your channel. Cheers from N.B.

[@janicejettsitter2097]

I understand. I took a break also. About a year's worth. It's amazing how much I have forgotten.

[@joanmacleod1362]

@@janicejettsitter2097 I too have taken a break for past year but have become inspired this summer - mainly due to a new quilting friend. I hope to finish several quilts I had tucked away.

[@michellecornum5856]

The quilting part of quilting. Also known as "The Reason Why You Are Crying BEFORE You Cry Putting on the Binding." Oh, the dread. Thank you for this.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I like that saying...so very true

[@joaoluisesquivel2810]

You're a bad'ass. No hostages. You go gurl! That's why I like to see them videos. Thanks

[@bettytullis461]

One of my favorite bits of advice from you is using a timer. It reminds me to quilt in chunks of time, not marathons. I'm happier with my outcomes when part of my time is not spent ripping out because I was tired and should have stopped. You always bring such helpful information. Thank you for all you bring us!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

thank you

[@pattischulz5379]

It's a great idea for any kind of craft that you may get lost in and end up not moving for hours!

[@beautyischeap6788]

Vorrei chiederti delle cose, sto iniziando con il quilting ma il piedino preme troppo sulla stoffa e non capisco il motivo

[@jan-mareew6234]

Karen, Karen, Karen. You're amazing, if I haven't said so before. You just throw it out there so casually, and you're so good at quilting tutorials. You're someone I could have a drink with and talk quilts. Jan from down under

[@trac6009]

TY Karen! Uggg I rush quilting and for some reason I'm completely shocked at how much time it takes to do correctly...lol every time!🤪

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I know...it takes so long

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Good morning. When I started quilting, I would rush through the quilting part anxious to check it off my list of to-do’s...and often end up with more problems to solve. Here are my 8 tips for getting the best results. It will take more time but good quilting makes your piecing shine.

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

I am glad that you showed the mistakes and what it looks like when you pick out the mistakes. And mistakes I do know!! This was a VERY helpful video Karen thank you!! I have something to tell you!!! I bought a Juki TL 2010 mid arm!!!! I am so excited!!! I tried a long arm at my favorite fabric store and it was too vibrational for me. It was fun and it looked really cool, but I am used to FMQ while sitting down! So I saved and I was able to buy the Juki!!! I am so happy!!! I started a new job last month, and since I have been in training, I am too tired to do anything with it so far. It has been sitting on my desk staring at me. This Saturday I am firing it up! I am so excited!!!!!! I would have told you when I got it, but I think I am still in a state of shock LOL!!! I hope you are doing well!! Happy March!!!

[@debbieboudreau3915]

Thank you Karen. Pace, don't race, pace, don't race. Got it!

[@Flyingbananal]

Can you talk a bit more about the bunching and how we should be sewing so the fabric doesn't pucker

[@emilyake9689]

I always say " it's not perfect, but I'm not striving for perfection, I'm striving for progress."

[@lizwetherington1618]

I say it is perfectly imperfect.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

@@lizwetherington1618 I say, "leave me alone, I'm having fun"!😄😄😄

[@MsLinaTina]

I do my quilting practice on 10 inch blocks of fabrics I'm no longer a fan of. That way i know I'll eventually have enough blocks to turn them into a quilt as you go quilt. That way the practice feels more productive.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@HRHDMKYT]

Thanks for that great idea, Jan. I’m definitely going to try that!!

[@CaleanWsh]

Brilliant idea!!

[@PattymacMakes]

That’s a great tip!

[@maureenkomperda3421]

Great idea

[@hannelieros6600]

I don't even quilt... Not sure what I'm doing here, but it was interesting 👍😅

[@yamiletviloria747]

Hahahaha Me neither but after all her videos I'm going to start quilting really soon. I'm in love now. 😃

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

You will be! I have done one.

[@juliesteinberg2750]

You should, it’s great!

[@darlenec2500]

2funny! 🤣 Love it! This is a great video!

[@lauraroberts2250]

Be careful! This was me and then...

[@mariannemay4760]

One more tip. Turn to a lovely quilting tutorial like this for encouragement before you get started. A smile brings out some quilt magic and happy sewing. Thank you for spreading your encouragement.

[@user-lo4ce9dl4f]

We need more Dollar store sewing hacks ❤️😁

[@Saucyakld]

No dollar stores here! Pity, you girls seem to buy from them constantly xxx

[@maureenkomperda3421]

Yes Karen a great idea or using objects not meant for sewing for sewing.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

@@maureenkomperda3421 my best is using pool noodles to make my sandwiches. Brilliant idea. Makes the task doable on a tabletop, a bit at a time. 🤗

[@errinwellman1960]

Really helpful! Piecing is my favorite part. So I find I rush the quilting.

[@barbaracoleman9215]

Very good points...I am watching this before I sit down to quilt....take my time and breathe!

[@alyons215]

I can't tell you how much I need this right now. I feel so overwhelmed with my lap quilt and my grandmother's 1968 Kenmore. I love your videos!

[@wendy9781]

Karen, you and Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilting Co have both inspired me to try quilting for myself. I have my fabric, some batting from a previous project that I have left over, and I'm going to attempt my first quilt project this week. Thank you for your advice and inspiration. A grateful fan from Australia.

[@dcinrb8538]

Wendy, go for it! 🌴🌴 I'll be cheering you on from Southern California. 🌴🌴 Take care and be safe 😷

[@wendy9781]

@@dcinrb8538 thank you! You too!!!

[@hellannthefirst5529]

Yes! Karen, Jenny Doan and Donna Jordan from Jordan Fabrics are my three go to ladies. So grateful for their talents and willingness to share!

[@cashby1425]

This is so helpful! The rushing and quilting while tired ... I know these two things well!🤦‍♀️

[@ingrid5763]

Thanks Karen, I am listening while I am quilting my sons triangle quilt... First time of FMQ... 😁🍾🍫

[@ingrid5763]

It's really exciting but I do not fight against myself. This is my quilting sampler quilt and I try the first time... My son loves it from first stitch. He is now seven years old ❤️

[@maryjosvarda8412]

I love making tops but finishing and quilting scares the snot out of me. Hopefully this year that will change

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

Start on something small like a table topper. I actually started on a pot holder and then went to several table toppers and then started the quilting on an actual quilt. If you start on smaller items, it helps you get used to what it feels like having something so bulky under the needle. It really is fun I promise!!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Raven Smokedancer great suggestion Raven!

[@katywuste9054]

Snap

[@beth7156]

I use Excel to help "lay out" my quilt. My CPA son thinks it's hilarious. Primarily, when working in rows, it helps me keep track of which blocks are in which row (by number). I'm still a beginner, so no worries about semi-circles, or geese flying about. ;-)

[@shannonschwab3754]

#8 is probably the best tip ever. And remember the why/who the end is for. Great video.

[@sharonbeck8209]

I just love sharing time with you. Thank you.

[@morganosborne9258]

This video is the BEST Karen. We all need that posture reminder, but the point you make about the speed of videos compared to our real time speed is priceless. I can't tell you how often I have had the pouts because I am so slow. I enjoy all of your videos, but I had to take a moment and watch this gem twice

[@cheriwilliams7001]

As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I actually made a pot holder and a tissue holders this week. The binding on the pot holder was still wonky, my mitered corners are different sizes, and some of my sew lines veer off but I think it looks beautiful. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@paintbrush1718]

Never sewed a quilt..started making Chemo port pillow for donation..a stranger invited me to church sewing ministry..We were given boxes of scraps..BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEOS..I am a STAR..I love strip quilting.. we make quilts lap throws for nursing homes ..many children fighet quilts. You are my main go teacher! I love the colors. Now moving on to stashing..thank you for teacher style.

[@lindabeckman3053]

If you don’t mind, I would be very interested in how you get involved with charity sewing. I’m particularly interested in making small quilts for sick children and perhaps for the NICU, but I have no idea how one gets started with this. I would welcome any tips and advice.

[@jimmyandlindamagner6716]

This makes me smile, with not only all your hints, but the fact that I know your doppelganger! Even stranger is the fact that you both have the same voices....I am ALWAYS doing a double take when I see your videos!!

[@kimwinn7813]

As always, great ideas.

[@strawberryemery]

During my last quilting zoom meet up, I was complimented on my precise piecing, and I have your trifecta tips to thank!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗

[@StitchAround]

Just Wonderful! So correct! ❤️❤️

[@kathytreanor749]

Just love your attitude!

[@kantwinnada]

I'm only on my 2nd quilt ever and have made everyone of these mistakes. lol Thanks for the tips!

[@jesusreignsoveraustralia]

Awesome, thanks

[@kimwinn7813]

I love your chats! They are inspirational and motivational.

[@marianfrick3604]

I'm just starting my 2nd quilt. I feel like I dont know anything about sewing or my machine. There are so many options for tools and attachments and "Do I need a quilting arm?" So much to learn! I like your videos best. So now I will just breathe and take my time. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@ecoquilting7077]

Thank you Karen, for another video full of wise advice and happy encouragement! You're the best! ✂️✂️✂️💟

[@teresahabbe7636]

Yeah! You are so helpful!

[@deannesherriff3247]

As always, great advice. Thanks Karen. 😊

[@katywuste9054]

Great tips, I’ve yet to do a big quilt and your advice is invaluable. Especially forgiving yourself for small mistakes and not stressing the small stuff

[@shielagrippando4025]

I’ve never made a quilt but I’ve been watching you for a year now. You’d think I’d have taken your advice by now, right?! Well, I’ve found THE fabric I want to make my dream quilt from. Problem? I can’t make myself cut into it! It’s perfect but I don’t have the perfect pattern idea yet! I refuse to wait another year!

[@carolweadon4197]

I'm about begin quilting my first machine quilted project. I've found a lot of information in all your videos that have encouraged me along my journey. Nothing gives more joy than see a gradchild so very excited to receive a longed for quilt. Thanks for sharing all you knowledge and experience.

[@peachycheeks4394]

Good morning. Thanks Karen for the tips. Perfect timing I might add.

[@jmacgilli1258]

Your videos are incredibly helpful - thank you! I am just starting and made 2 potholders on the weekend. There is so much more to quilting than I thought but your videos are guiding my path. I ’ve been bing watching many of your videos over the past week and I also wanted to mention your current natural hair colour looks fantastic on you!!

[@larriclairequilty8840]

Thanks for the reminder.

[@SC-uy1pi]

I love your videos. You have great information and your personality is so uplifting. Thanks for your tips.

[@ragathnor326]

I just love your videos and appreciate you so very much. Thank you for making them...I have no quilters near me so your lessons and tips and tricks are vital for my learning!

[@lauraocker2838]

Thank you for these reminders!

[@denisepineda1788]

Many thanks for all the tips and tricks!!

[@DR-ee5ul]

I liked the shower curtain tip to layout a quilting design! Thank you.

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

Thank you again for these great tips!

[@jennifergoodwin8680]

Thanks for this. It’s definitely encouraging to find simple techniques to overcome some issues I had had with quilting. I love your upbeat, positive approach. I’m going out to the Dollarstore for that clear shower curtain.

[@brookew352]

Just bought a FMQ foot to start on my home machine. Perfect timing for this video! Thank you!

[@carolmorgano7158]

Fantastic tips thanks 😊👍👏

[@beckyscheller9358]

Great video. Liked the curtain idea So true about being tired and quilting. Everything really

[@cmire265]

Awesome alliteration! Love your videos!!

[@margaretperry2015]

I look forward to your videos, they make my day.

[@judyleach9284]

Karen, thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks. They have helped me immensely.

[@soupsgord]

Thank you so much! Love your videos!💖💖

[@Angela-er2ol]

Love the tips and advice in this video. Thank you Karen for encouraging us how to be better quilters and how not to be so hard on ourselves. I piece together leftover orphan blocks and practice my free motion skills or stitch in the ditch on them before I dive into my real project. I feel like I'm not wasting those leftovers while practicing quilting.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

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[@sparkyd8910]

I get excited when I see you have made a new video Karen. You offer such common sense and useful advice to solve mishaps that sound so very familiar to me. I am one of those that always seems to underestimate how long a project is going to take and then I'm pushing myself when I'm tired to 'just get it done'; excuse the pun! Loving what you do, thank you. Take care

[@leahmarjorie]

I thank you for this video! I am a beginner and just beginning to FMQ my first quilt. You probably saved me from a lot of time with Jack.... :).

[@deannaelsen4665]

Thank You! 🐦👍

[@joycedietzel7503]

Thanks for the quilting tips! I am always disappointed with my quilting, hopefully using your tips will improve the looks of my quilts! Thanks for sharing!~ Joyce

[@nellcarvell51]

really helpful and practical thank you

[@juliemorrison4348]

Great tips👍

[@denisek5208]

great tips as always! I now need to just get started... thanks for sharing

[@danbear5254]

Thank you sincerely for the tips

[@stephaniejackson2969]

Karen - thank you for providing the how too’s and what not to do’s. I started to teach myself to quilt in the first lockdown here in the UK. Have done a few tops but just about to do my first complete sandwich. So, I will take things slowly and take each step at a time. I may have to purchase a long arm, my domestic has a small harp! Large quilts I will sent off to be done professionally! Thank you for you videos just love them 😁

[@cindyhappel7376]

What a great video!!! I usually send my quilts out to be long armed, but I’ve done a few table runners, etc. that I want to try quilting on my machine. Thanks for the tips!!

[@pattysherwood7091]

I’m looking at quilting my three quilts soon. They are about 5x 5 feet and I enjoyed making the tops this winter. I am not experienced in machine quilting so your videos are very helpful to me. Thank you.

[@angelaargyros1553]

Hi Karen, how very nice it is to see the experts, like yourself having problems and having to unpick! You have made me want to do more on my quilts. Thank you. Ps. Hi from cold, wet, windy Sydney, Australia. Cheers..

[@annataylor7226]

Thanks!

[@carmenbailey1560]

Thanks Karen, I haven’t venture pass my walking foot, but it will be in the near future. Thanks for all your tips. 👍❤️😊

[@lynnaguiar7509]

Thank you thank you. So helpful. And BTW, you look great in in red!

[@princessfrances132]

Thank you for showing mistakes- it help me to know there is hope for me!!!😀😀😀‼️

[@maureenkomperda3421]

Omg Karen! You are my saving grace tonight. Ready to quilt some flying geese tonight aaaaaaaahhh I wish I had a pillow to scream into. It was like you were in my sewing room telling me. Don’t forget to practice that choice on a quilt sandwich as error after error ensued. Thread breaking, no gloves, wrong quilting foot, it was as if You were sitting on my shoulder at each turn. I finally stopped quilting and decided to view this video again on the couch. TY for saving me from the quilt mess on my practice piece and not on my nephew’s quilt. Tomorrow is another day!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So hard to take that step backwards to practice

[@jackietucker8942]

Column quilting has helped me get better. Only working with about 12-15 inches at a time. I’m still pretty bad at FMQ, but I still keep trying for better results. Practice is the key. LOVE the shower curtain idea.

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

Great info. I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge on all things quilting!!!!🥰🥰❤💚💙💜

[@scratchgolfer12]

You are so awesome to share these steps for quilting on a sewing machine. The key for me is SLOW DIWN. I seem to always be in a hurry before I even realize it...whew! Thank you Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hear you. It almost like I need a metronome

[@robinwoodard7898]

Thank you...I like watching you...

[@mindytaylor523]

I hope you will be doing some longarm videos too at some Point. I’m still on the learning curve with mine. I got it in August last year and would sure enjoy learning along with another beginner. 🥰🥰. Thanks Karen, your an inspiration.

[@janetcozens4623]

Hi there Karen hope you and all your Family are keeping well ❤️❤️😊 Love watching your video with all of your Amazing hints & tips 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️ xxxxx

[@karimadawood3366]

Thanks Karen 😊 I usually hand quilt or send it to longarm because I am still not confident with machine quilting. 🇨🇦💕

[@bethotoole6569]

Karen, As usual, you addressed too many of my quilting issues :) I’ve never been very good at accepting anything less than perfection from myself. Sewing has always been a release for me but quilting is very different from sewing. I assumed my years of sewing garments would make quilting fairly easy,, how wrong I was! Your input is always helpful and so entertaining. It makes me I believe I too can accomplish this. Now,,,,, if I can just get past that perfection issue! My love from the (beginnings) spring fields of Ohio. Hope you and your family are melting as well 💜

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[@lisaannef]

I've attempted to do the quilting many times but finally got smart this past year and now send it to a long arm quilter. I decided to go this route because I put a lot of hours into a quilt top and I can wreck it in 10 minutes trying to quilt it. I have a small Baby Lock sewing machine with a small throat. My blood pressure would go through the roof every time I wrestled with the quilt and the sewing machine. I love the look of my quilts now. It is worth every penny to me and I have an awesome long arm quilter.

[@graciewood3004]

I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks! I was wondering if you have made a video on how to properly use quilting rulers. Would really appreciate it.

[@smariegalski3641]

That is THEE best thumbnail / still-shot. 😁

[@catherinesmith4913]

So happy to know that there a few things I'm doing right for once..❤

[@TheBettagurl]

Im working on sons quilt now which is my second quilt and im taking my time still learninf for sure

[@feeamin1611]

Thank you so much. I drive myself scatty with small imperfections which then makes quilting a chore or i ruin projects repeatedly unpicking. Hopefully i can now learn to live with these and enjoy quilting again 😅

[@christinahall3318]

Thank you so very much! I’m about to begin quilting one and will take all of this advice! ESPECIALLY to not try to get it done all at once!

[@yvonnemckenna4192]

Great video!! I’ve made many of these mistakes. Now I have some ideas so I dont need to pull out my seam ripper so often. Thanks!!

[@natalijawood7370]

Thank you so much, from a very novice quilter 🇦🇺

[@scrappyquilter102]

Hey Karen, What about the old saying that "the mistake only counts if you can see it while riding by full speed on a galloping horse"? Thanks for this. You are great to watch!

[@janesamaniego6853]

This was so encouraging! I have tried quilting but gave up due to perfectionism!!. I pay so much now to have ot done - think I will try again. Thank you for this helpful, practical and encouraging segment!

[@judidavieswebb]

Thank you so much, I always learn so much from you. 🌹

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks Judi

[@Saucyakld]

Getting a bit better at it. Will just persevere!