The Incredible Swirl: How to Create an Intricate Machine Quilting Design from One Basic Shape!

[@stonecrestquilt]

I still love watching you quilt on that old Gammill. I still use mine bc I am poor as hell but these old videos are a treasure still! :)

[@F15mother]

You really make a gal feel like she can do this with lots of echos. You're the best, Angela!

[@margaretlewis2289]

Beautiful connection of swirl chain and filler elements… but you already knew that!😊

[@little1942]

You make this look so easy! Then I spend hours with a huge chalkboard and chalk trying to copy it before I head to fabric. Believe it or not, it actually helps. Then I have to take the chalkboard outside to clean off all the chalk! 🤣. Thank you so much for these tutorials. I never dreamed I would even get this far.

[@jackietucker8942]

You have “The Quilting Gift”. Your work is always beautiful.

[@VirginiaOwensby]

You are the most amazing person ever. You are so talented. I love love the swirl design. I’m doing better, but I have a ways to go. I’m hoping you add this in detail in your next book. Love you Angela.

[@paulinechapman5669]

Lovely but contrasting thread would really help beginners..luv it.🇨🇦

[@marjoriedevine9051]

Love the quilting, and especially the completed quilts. And the green sample made my morning 🧵

[@bnyzhny]

You are a Treasure, Angela. Your generosity of spirit is waaay beYOND B-R-E-A-T-H-T-A-K-I-N-G. Thank you for sharing your Genius AND stunningly effective teaching style.

[@patticriss2238]

I’d be embarrassed to show anyone how many times I e tried this design on paper. I have drawn and practiced and just can’t loosen up. I love the chain. I picked the wood grain up in 1 try. The leaves in one try and many others. My brain is not computing for the swirl chain. Back to practicing and thank you for the time you put in on these videos. Your quilting is second to none.

[@riettedolezal7550]

Wow what a pleasure it is to watch you Angela!!

[@carriekaron2561]

I could watch you for ever. Thank you

[@vickielecocq2530]

Thank you for not only showing us how to do the quilting but when to apply the quilting. That is maybe the biggest learning curve. Application is always the killer. Keep Quilting. 🥇

[@sandigriepenstroh9620]

I've been longarm quilting for customers for almost 9 years, and I still learn little tips from your videos! I have all of your books and have taken your Craftsy classes. When a new longarmer asks me for advice...I send them directly to you!!! Keep up the good work, and thanks for the inspiration!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That is the ultimate compliment!!!! Thanks so very much for the referrals!!

[@suepolinchock2005]

I'm new to long arm quilting. I'll be back to watch you again. Thanks

[@debraanger209]

That swirl is just awesome and I can see doable for a beginner like me love the additional elements included with them you are just so talented and promoting that anyone can do it with your relaxing way helps keep the edge off! thank you

[@icluesew]

Those wholecloth quilts are very nice and look fun to do!

[@shannonrapati149]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful FMQ tutorials. I have learned so much from watching you. You are so talented and inspiring.

[@marymcbride2066]

You make me believe that with enough practice, I might actually quilt something. Thankyou!

[@tanjowil9743]

I can never get tired watching FMQ

[@sheadorris]

They last quilt was insane!!! And Imma need a t-shirt that says echo echo echo!!!😘

[@carolescholes1277]

thankyou Angela You are so inspirational and generous with your teachings

[@brendamerritt5980]

Thanks to Angela and her Great Team.

[@frankgage8046]

way to go kiddo. you make it look so easy

[@cinnamongirl3476]

I could watch you quilt all day.

[@F15mother]

This quilt is GORGEOUS!

[@bonniemills1141]

Without a doubt you are the most talented free motion quilter today. You make me believe I can do anything and give me courage to try. I keep coming back to your videos time after time.

[@ImdartistBarbaraAndrews]

That Phrase "Echo-Echo-Echo" I think that keeps me on the allert to keep going!! lol I love this.. Thanks Angela. From one artist to another!

[@proudarmymom50]

Absolutely gorgeous! You are the FMQ Queen!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for watching! I really appreciate the support!!

[@erikasteponic]

UNBELIEVABLY INSPIRING, Angela!

[@virginiaowensby8413]

Angela I watched it again. I love love love the swirl and the enlogated swirl. I can see a little bettet. I found your suggestions such as look ahead. Thank you so much for sharing all your talent. You are terrific. Don’t get a big head. Lol. You truly are wonderful and I appreciate you so much. And by the way I quilted my first quilt. It is done. Not the best, but getting better.

[@daniellewilliams2855]

Thank you Angela getting a new video from you is like Christmas every week. Lovely swirls.

[@jennynicholas2908]

Hi Angela, ur FMQ has been so easy to follow. . Ive been watching ur youtube shows, and they are helping my dear brain, to understand where to go when im FMQ. Thank u for being an awesome teacher to all of us trying to learn how to be so creative like yourself. Cheers Jenny

[@pamelagahan5601]

Thank you so much. You are a breath of fresh air to listen to and watch. I love you happy, bubbly way of teaching. thank you. Pamela . Hobart Tasmania, Australia

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for watching! I really appreciate the support!!

[@korenmontoyahill4767]

Love watching you quilt!

[@islandtimewa8204]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and the pdf sheets! I finally broke through with my bsr.

[@darlenesweetwood1913]

I really enjoyed watching you quilt. You make it look so easy!

[@dianaballew6329]

Angela, I made 3 quilt tops with randomly placed pinwheels. They look like they are tumbling from the sky. An elongated swirl will give it a "breezy" look. Wish me luck! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@bettinahenning5069]

You are really the quilting Queen! Love it

[@fredluedeman9214]

INCREDIBLE!! Truly!!! If only i could. I'll keep watching and working on it. Thank you Angela. I've said it before, but you always make me feel like "I can"....maybe - lol-. :)

[@elisagalery1598]

I think I can actually do this... or can I? You make me think I can. Thanks for that!

[@roseanndivincenzo]

Fantastic design, your skills are amazing!! Hope your husband is doing well, too!

[@conniecephus8128]

Angela, thank you so much for making this tutorial while quilting on the longarm. I watch and love all your midnight quilt show and quilting tutorials. Thank you for sharing your expertise and yes, I have your Craftsy videos and the majority of your quilting books as well. My friends on how my quilting has improved. I give credit to my excellent teacher...You.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww!! Sweetest compliment ever!! I am so glad that you find everything helpful! I just want everyone to love quilting as much as I do!

[@marionstuart1376]

@@AngelaWaltersfmq where do I find the pdf.

[@barbaracreek8166]

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

[@Littledentist]

Incredible. Just beautiful

[@rosemarymedlock7853]

Another wonderful video tutorial, thank you Angela I’m learning lots!!!

[@alexisaltergott3660]

I’m going to use this on a quilt now❣️

[@r.jeangustafson731]

Yeah! Finally a design that I can use to create wind on a pinwheel quilt.

[@leighannvanhove2272]

Just absolutely stunning! I can not stop watching it. Amazing Angela!

[@karenratliff1676]

Thanks for your positive encouragement! You make it all seem possible.

[@lizryan6289]

I love this because you make me understand it. Thank you, Angela.

[@joananderson4672]

This was a fantastic tutorial. I can't wait to sit down with my machine and give it a try. Love it

[@rossozer6680]

Wonderful teaching style. I’m new to FMQ and you couldn’t describe the techniques any better. Thank you.

[@poocky100]

You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video

[@opensrl1385]

Very useful teaching...as always!

[@joycehermans7959]

Your make it look so easy! Great fun, Angela!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww, thanks! I am so glad that you like it!

[@skipclaiborne319]

Love love love when you demonstrate longarm techniques. Thank you !!

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

I love your video tutorials on different quilt designs and your detailed explanations on how to do them 😊

[@barbarakleisler8350]

Thank you for taking the fear out of free motion quilting! I faced another fear and entered a little quilt show and won an Honorable Mention! I don’t think I could have done it with out your tutorials. You rock!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Oh my goodness, how exciting!!!Congrats!

[@sandygray4626]

Barbara Kleisler..I totally agree with you! Just Angela’s way of teaching and encouraging made it possible for me! Here I am 64 and I can free motion!

[@adelawiley2929]

Congratulations....that is awesome...

[@TheGailhaynes]

I love your tutorials! But in this one you make it look so simple. I can't wait to make a sample sandwich to try it! You do take the fear out of FMQ!!! Before i found you on KZbin, fear kept me paralyzed, my first FMQ quilt sat for six months while i watched FMQ tutorials to built up my confidence! 1000 thanks for sharing your skills with us 😃

[@msdixie1]

Congratulations!

[@ireneanderson1722]

Angela, Thanks for making free motion quilting look so easy.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for watching! I really appreciate the support!!

[@staceyd.herron4781]

I've never seen anything like this! I'm a newbie and found you while searching for t-shirt quilts that aren't just a bunch of squares sewn together. Wow! I'm so inspired to learn more!

[@dln-us3eq]

I've always been a cross-stitcher, and recently decided to try machine quilting. I'm finding all of your videos to be a great source of encouragement and inspiration. Thanks to you, I am excited as I have finished my first quilt sandwich and am now in the process of the actual quilting. I see mistakes, but keep listening to your advice to not over-think it and am looking forward to seeing the final result. THANK YOU for being such an inspiration!

[@beckybrunelle641]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@pialindeg]

You rock Angela! - You quilt the most beautiful and inspiring lines. Just the tutorial I needed. Having struggled with the elongated swirl. Thanks!

[@deborahducker2069]

Pip fugl

[@rihamothman5065]

It's beautiful I like it for my landscape in a stormy days thank you

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew fun! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us!

[@lorettajeanmorris7139]

I loved this tutorial!!!! thank you so much Angela

[@maryannterwey3404]

Excellent video-and love the PDF idea.

[@janetmcelroy1404]

just bought the pdf, it will help remind me what to do as I sew. great idea thank you so much

[@bclarkquilts]

Another awesome video! Thanks, Angela. You inspire me!

[@cherylnewell9806]

Oh Angela I love this, I'm going to use it . So many thanks

[@traceybrooks416]

Just amazing and inspiring, thank you ! I love FMQ so much and getting braver and more adventurous all the time. I hope to be as good as you one day !

[@debsievert4766]

Awesome quilting, and so wonderful of you to share!

[@melaniekay3647]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorials! I love how you pause the video and take time to explain each step, it really breaks it down and makes it seem doable! Now if I could only find the time to practice; my 3 kids under 4 keep me pretty busy!!

[@youngmanmary2918]

It always looks so nice on plain fabric but what does it look like in squares and shapes in a real quilt.I love to watch the videos .Your work and art is beautiful.I have learned a lot from watching you

[@rosettagadson1762]

Great job and beautiful quilting design..

[@irenecoermann2439]

Wow, these designs are gorgeous. So inspiring!

[@MrsMTMomma]

As always, wonderful quilting, ideas and fun!! Thanks, Angela!! Even though I've been longarm quilting for myself and those in need for 10 yrs, I always find inspiration watching your videos. Quilting is one of those things that requires learning and practice always!

[@kaif1360]

Brilliant and inspiring as always, thank you so much for all your tutorials.. I hope your husband is recovering well ❤️

[@joyharper89]

Watching your work is just hypnotic!! I'm so glad you love to do this so much because I sure do love watching it!

[@denisebetts4738]

I just finished this Laural quilt. It's amazing. Thanks Angela

[@csaffell56]

I love your videos, books, and the new free motion quilt challenges. Thank-you so much for making free motion quilting into something I can learn.

[@suesherrill7934]

Love your videos. You make it look so easy.

[@gawquah5937]

Thank you for breaking the design down into easy pieces to train my poor brain. your work is admirable

[@deborahkelly1489]

That is sooo mesmerizing. I could easily zone out watching this , it’s so soothing. But back to reality. I have made several quilts from The Midnight Quilt Show and was pleased with the final product. Thank you for sharing your talent !!

[@yo7blueeyes]

Love, love this one! Can't wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@bettywaits1474]

I love watch FMQ. I am going to try my hand at this. I will do this on my home domestic machine. I’m just working on getting my nerve up. Thank you for spending your time and talent with us.

[@RazzsMom]

By watching your tutorials I’m gaining more confidence to explore free motion quilting. I’m a bit new to quilting and getting a lot out of your help. Thank you for doing these tutorials!

[@debbieburrows1539]

Thank you! You make it look so easy!

[@hopegoodwin2728]

Swirls look very Celtic. Beautiful!

[@bettevogel5289]

I really relate / learn from your teaching method. Kudos.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay! I am so glad that you find it helpful!

[@MyAnna159]

Великолепный дизайн, спасибо.

[@colleenblankenship5549]

Beautiful, and thank you! So enjoy your tutorials!

[@beckypetersen2680]

Thank you for your practical tutorial on how to use this design in a quilt! It's a beautiful design and doesn't actually look too hard to use! Thanks for showing us how - and encouraging us to with specifics on what to do. Little comments like "You can always echo if you don't know what to do" really has helped me as I've been practicing a basic curl or swirl design - (DSM - Janome) when I wasn't sure where to go next. Thanks again! I know you don't really have time to read these comments, but maybe one of your minions will tell you what we are saying!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

LOL, I totally read the comments, and I definitely love knowing what tips and pointers you find helpful! Thanks so much for your support, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

[@kellydraper9295]

I just love this swirl....I also love doing feathers!! Thank you for doing so much to help us "newbies" get started!!!

[@narnianiche9585]

Thanks Angela! I feel like I might be able to take on my quilts now. I was entirely too afraid to try, but you have encouraged me!

[@SewTexas]

You are a genius Angella, I think it is such a gift that you share you knowledge of quilting and give so freely. I appreciate all your videos. I have ordered the 4 piece quilt rulers, and searching for the sewing foot you use for the rulers. I have a Juki I'd like to have one for, and my Gammill. I have a couple of Bernina but doubt if I will ever try to quilt on them. I want to be able not to fear the Gammill first!.

[@dellajewelrydesignashelyma4637]

Angela Somehow I didn’t realize until today that the reason I couldn’t get this design right was because I want making sure my elongated swirls face opposite directions. I don’t know how I missed that before! Thanks for this video I would have never thought to use the swirl chain as a motif. That makes this design super useful!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay, I am so glad that was able to help it click!!

[@elsieoakes2933]

Great instruction.Thanks

[@mickyroman9315]

I love your work. The first time I saw one of your videos I knew you would go places! Keep on going. The sky is the limit for you. You are so talented.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww, and I am so much better now than I was back then!!! Thanks for your support!