Machine Quilting with Rulers - The "Daytime" Quilt Show:

[@ronig81]

you are heaven sent. I am teaching myself ruler work. Thank you so much Angela

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@janeterikson9950]

Angela, your site is my happy place! I get up in the morning, open a video , drink my coffee, learn something new while I laugh til I leak and then get on with a great day. Cheers

[@robertrhine6515]

Great lesson Angela. Thank you for making something fun for long arm practice sessions. Keep up the neat videos.

[@chevydude658]

A DVD set of FMQ on a sit down machine would be GOLDEN! I always think I can do it all when I see your videos. Then I throw up when I try it on my projects. Then I cuss about you making it look so easy. So a DVD set would be so awesome! I would buy it. NOW!

[@barbjohn7987]

Love it and you.Your humour is priceless.Cant get “the but crack of dawn(prev video) “out of my head ,it makes me smile every time I think of itxx

[@AngiesQuilting]

Angela, thank you so much for the video, and all the videos you make for us. Your encouragement is contagious! Love this design tutorial and can't wait to try it.

[@denahillis5201]

Thanks!! Love the help!! You are so awesome! Love your sense of humor!! Look forward to next time!

[@debc8402]

WELCOME TO ONT.CANADA! Wish I could have been there. Thank you for your teaching us how to do that.

[@jackiebevilacqua8474]

I was in this class in KC. It was so much fun! You are a Rock Star!

[@leslieharrington2287]

Oh Angela! You are my new best friend! I have a quilt top that I made when I turned 60 and named the quilt SUX2B60. That was 6 years ago. I refused to have it quilted by someone else, but couldn't find the right quilting design. Your design is just what I had in mind. Thanks so much for all your tips, designs, and all the time you put in to help all of us out😁

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! I am so glad that it's helpful for you!!

[@professorjamison]

I enjoyed this. I am learning so I read a lot and watch a lot of your videos.

[@lynnczar2463]

Angela, you inspire me to keep practicing my free motion quilting.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That is the best compliment ever!! So glad you find it inspiring!!! Thank YOU for your support!

[@sarahcampbell4628]

I loved the video. I have to take your class! But seeing just the brief lecture and then watching you quilt it is beyond helpful. Thank you!

[@MsHopeify]

You are amazingly talented. Love your show!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww! I am so glad that you liked it!!!

[@debanderson1075]

Angela you make this look so easy ! I want to try it on my domestic. Love this design.

[@law110758]

Angela! You make it look so easy - I love your videos - my attempts to free hand quilt beyond straight lines look like a right handed person who only uses her left hand - i'm still learning but your videos inspire me keep at it. Big thank you from Connecticut

[@lindameinders1439]

Love your video's because you not only make the quilt top, you also give us quilting ideas. I am not an experienced quilter but i do try to quilt my own projects. thanks for making videos.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That's exactly what I hope you get out of it!!!!

[@LittleLiz33617]

Another vote for a how-to using a home machine! Pretty please? You rock, Angela!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Working on one right now!!!!

[@traceybartlam5940]

I love this. I really need to have a go with a quilting ruler

[@sharonlarsen4209]

What a great explanation. I love that design and you make it seem so manageable.

[@kathleengarrison2765]

Thank you for this easy to follow pattern. I had a quilt on my machine that was all done, except for 12 large squares. This video came up on my U-tube list and I instantly knew I would be able to use this on my quilt. It was fun, easy and looked good on my quilt.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

yay!! how fun!

[@cartersanz8648]

I just love every one of your videos. Thank you for teaching us this great technique.

[@janeenmckenzie4586]

Just love all your tips, you are so personable!

[@lukesteeley6205]

Cool Technique. I am a new free motion quilter, quilting on a tiny home machine. I just finished my first quilt. It was sooo much fun that I was actually sad when I finally ran out of room to quilt on. I did an all over design and look forward to my next project where I'll try to stay within my blocks and triangles.

[@tulip1944]

This was great and so darned helpful. I'm definitely going to use this design on a quilt I'm working on. Thanks, Angela.

[@patriciaharris3082]

Angela, tks for posting this. Have tried many of ur "swirly" designs but have yet to try anything with a ruler - maybe my next quilt - a geometric - large sqs - may be the 1. U make it all look so easy, love watching u....clever girl that u r......

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Give it a try, its pretty easy once you get the hang of it!

[@lance3665]

Watched again love this design.

[@miriamayala5757]

ok Angela, I am game to try what i have feared the most is quilting a project myself. I normally leave that for the pro's ! But now that i am retired , I will try ..you make it fun and don't take yourself so seriously!! So i will binge watch your video's and try it

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! Go for it!!!!

[@drudewitt]

I am working on quilts for my brand new baby grandsons that have large square blocks and this design will be wonderful in them. Thanks!

[@cjpsisco]

Also, I love your work and you are an amazing teacher!!

[@aggiemakes]

Awesome anything you want to show is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@JenniferJonesQuilterdressmaker]

Thanks Angela, you are the best teacher...

[@cjpsisco]

Wow what an amazing quilt to have from your Grandpa my Grandpa was a Taylor so I have is industrial singer but it needs a motor. But it's in my quilt room. 😀

[@moolene1]

"and then I pee my pants".... omg I love you, you are such a master at what you do, but do it with your own style and easy going manner. SO not intimidating for newbies, thank you!

[@lamwa13]

Love that design. I have a finished pieced top that I'm going to try quilting myself and have been looking through your book with Tula for inspiration. The top has a large block that I think this would be great in. I made a little sampler of the quilt top so I could audition quilting motifs, and this is going to be the first one I try. You're great!

[@becky5603]

Very cool! It looks easy to do, but is a striking design when finished. Thanks! :)

[@laurarenda8383]

Hey Angela! I just wanted to take a moment and tell you "thank you So much!" I just finished my Christmas Tree Quilt, and I used Slim, what a fabulous ruler. I know these have been out for a while, but I just got the Creative Grids Slim for Christmas. I habe ripped out yards of thread, cried tears and been so frustrated!!! But, not this time, I played music, used my new ruler, even stenciled a few large snowflake like objects onto my Beautiful quilt. Thanks again, I am actually looking forward to quilting again😉 I am amazed at how easy, quick, and effortless the quilting seemed. Keep up the good work!!

[@leightonlorenzo3507]

You prolly dont give a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all the latest movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my gf for the last couple of days xD

[@prestonjasper9357]

@Leighton Lorenzo yea, have been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@beyondtherabbithole]

Great tutorial! I have tried this on my home machine and it worked wonderfully.

[@delightfullyquilted2558]

Such a great design. I think I am going to use it on my log cabin design. :) Thank you!

[@laurellecoppard7952]

I loved hearing that you need a ruler to quilt diagonal lines! I was trying so hard to quilt diagonally without and like you say looks like a drunkards path. Happy to hear I'm not going crazy and it's ok to use my ruler! Love your videos. I'm off to do this design now :-)

[@katestone2469]

I always get so excited when my notifications tell me you posted a new video! I'm still very new to quilting (I'm using a regular, home machine) and I always find myself coming back to a simple loopy meander because my attempts at quilting in blocks always look so sloppy. I'm really excited to try this one because it's beautiful and looks as though it would be more manageable than some of the other designs for a newbie. I need more practice! Thanks for another great video!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

thank you for your support!!!!!!!

[@webbadawn]

Love your videos. I'm from Kansas City one day I'm going to make it to your shop

[@golfingofcourse]

I have a ruler foot for my domestic machine, and though I have to move the quilt, the foot works great with my straight ruler. I love your videos, your abilities, your quilts and you are so entertaining. Would love to meet you some day. I also follow another Craftsy quilter, Amy Johnson. She's a domestic machine quilter and a queen of ruler work.

[@lindalosier5989]

I was there and it was a great class!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww!!! I am so glad that you liked it. Wasn't it a great show!

[@Rugergirl007]

I am new to quilting and love this!!!

[@MckaylaMary]

Glad you enjoyed our home.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I did!!! Everyone was so nice! I can't wait to go back!

[@614barbara]

I love your videos!!! I would like to see more free motion quilting that can be done on a home machine.

[@tessabonvouloir3335]

Your the bomb baby girl...keep up the amazing work...I can do this on my sewing machine...waiting for the angels to put a long arm machine in my living room, so until then...I will us my trusty sewing friend...

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww, thanks so much!!!! And who knows, one of these days those fairies will show up!

[@barbarawade346]

Great job! Will try it on my next quilt.

[@ingridslatta9100]

That looks like a Carl H. Quilt you are working on. Great vid! Welcome to Canada. You are a great instructor and I have a few of your books. Hope to meet you in a class one day.

[@cynforrest]

Fun video. Thanks for great demo!

[@kathimontoya6210]

You are soooooo great; how I wish you could come to Phoenix! You are a great teacher...

[@babyw96]

Kathi Montoya i second the vote on a Phoenix class! :)

[@kathimontoya6210]

Thanks Amanda! Angela, you have re-awakened my quilting passion (from the 1970s) and I have learned so much just from your videos. What can we do to see you out here (uh...not in the summer!)...

[@cherylmatthews7172]

I love the video Angela. I really want to take a trip to ur place. I live in MO too but I live in the boothill. So making a trip to your place would be a couple days trip, Because I would definitely have to stop at MSQC. That would be so much fun. Thanks for the peek into your class. Happy Quilting

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I would be right on your way to MSQC :)

[@vvkelly97]

Can you do a midnight quilt show where you use a long arm? Or where you show us the basting/binding? I'd love to see that.

[@dijones2441]

Thank you ,thank you ,thank you ...I've got the utmost fear of quilting my quilts ..I usually stick with stitching in the ditch or just boring straight lines (going in the same direction) ....but I think I can do this technique 😀...and it looks fabulous 👍...I need to get a quilting ruler ..oh darn 😜

[@tracystrobel1065]

Cant wait to try this.... Thanks for the inspiration 😃

[@complexify1]

Great video! Very informative!

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Cool pattern! Thank you for sharing!

[@lorettamartinez858]

Can you post more of these type of videos on longarm quilting? I enjoy them. I am a beginner at quilting and aspire to be a l9ng arm quilter. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@louiseo0905]

Welcome to Canada. Next time you are here come visit. I live about 20 minutes from Algonac and Walpole Island. A little town called Wallaceburg Ontario

[@lance3665]

So great!!! You are amazing.

[@pattyprovost6516]

Awesome video......I'm going to try the design.

[@sandracollins1145]

Just great have to try

[@michellemuggleton6506]

Hi Angela. I would love to see what you would do with a disappearing pinwheel! It's my first ever quilt and i have watched all of your videos and still don't know what to do! lol

[@thomascelestebrown6290]

omg, if i had known you were going to toronto i would of tried to meet you! I'm in ottawa and its a 4 hour train ride (that i would be willing to make)

[@judygarcia9324]

Great viedo 🌻🌻

[@heatherhommowun7964]

Awesome to watch, as ever! I'd really love to see a sitting down ruler segment (or a discussion on how they differ) as I currently don't have the room for a longarm :-( But it was really cool to learn a new design I've never tried and see a bit of how the ruler works! Hope I'm in an area where some of your classes are soon, I'd love to join in one!

[@nkhonoshale5007]

Awesome!. Where can i purchase this ruler?

[@dorenenagy564]

You are such a good teacher. Did you think you would ever be at this point when you started quilting with grandpa? lol I've bet you have dogged him out several times for getting you into this. Having to travel, meet new people and standing up there in front of them teaching, NOT. You look like you are having the time of your life. Enjoy your travels.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Lol, I had NO freaking idea that I would get to do this for a living! How fun is this!!!!

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Welcome to Canada. Where are you teaching in Toronto? Hope you can stay for our huge 150th birthday party on July 1st. Thanks for all you do.

[@craftsglidersandthings3395]

I've been thinking about using this as an all over design in a small square baby quilt. I would have to mark all the lines and start in the center but it should go quick with a walking foot. I have a top finished I can try it on. 😊

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That would be soooo cool!!

[@imaginandoartearleteallegr630]

Amo seus trabalhos. 😍😍😍😍

[@JenniferJonesQuilterdressmaker]

Please please come to the UK 🇬🇧 to do a workshop, i would love to be in one of your classes..

[@dmsmeal]

You are the best, sweet kiddo...I can say this cause I'm old...er than you, lol, by alot!!! Love ya!

[@samv9365]

You are soooooo funny!!! Your like a comedian with a sewing twist. I always laugh watching your videos. If this quilting thing doesn't pan out...., you can always do comedy...... Lol jk.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

The problem is that my quilting jokes don't land with a non-quilting crowd....lol

[@christineharris3742]

Angela, I love your shows and get lots of tips and ideas and just wished you could pop over the "pond" to England, my trouble is that I'm new to quilting (what have I been doing with my life) and I only have a home sewing machine, can you tell me what stitch length and thread to use, thank you and keep up the great tutorials, thank you Christine Harris xx

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I'll definitely put one of those together for you!!! Thanks for watching! I promise that it just takes practice....keep at it!

[@lindacwynar9235]

Very interesting thanks for sharing. I'm learning a lot from watching you.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! I am glad that you like it!

[@Tam-te5nh]

Great video - thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@sneezy1972]

THANK YOU!! I have a quilt top I made last year that this design will be perfect for!!

[@dianejohanson98]

Great video!

[@Happybidr]

I really like this video, where you focus on just one design, then write it out, then quilt it out. It's easier for me to remember it. I do have one question, though. How do you get out of that block? Just tie it off? Or is there a way to backtrack so that you can get to the next block without having to stop?

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I travel back along my lines to get to the edge of the block. Hope that helps!

[@daxafer]

Happybidr thanks! That was my question too.

[@ebriggs3498]

If it is a quilts that is going to be juried and in the show, I think I would bring the threads up to the top, tie it off and bury the not. But yes, you can go along the edges and start in another block if you're really good at burying your stitches.

[@cherrygingham]

Do you have your travel training schedule online anywhere? Your classes look so fun, it would be great to try and attend one if you are ever within a hundred miles or so. The demo at the end really helped brig the lesson home.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

here's a link to my events list: www.quiltingismytherapy.com/events/

[@cherrygingham]

That's so great, thank you! I'll keep a watch on that, the cruise, wow.

[@bookmama45]

What is a ruler base that you mention when demonstrating at the end of the video? Also, how would you move to the next block, would you cut the thread and move to the next? Many videos that I've seen always mention that you look to where you want to go and keep moving.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

A ruler base is an attachment that goes under the quilt and on to the machine. If I wanted to move onto the next block, just travel along the lines to get back out.

[@cr2884]

Angela, I appreciate your videos I have seen. Like many others who made comments here I have not tried long arm yet. Can you suggest a few models of long arm machines which would be solid units for someone who isn’t going to quilt constantly but would like to try and get into doing at least their own quilts? There are so many males and models out there difficult to choose. Can’t really ask sewing shops who sell one line as you know where they would recommend :)

[@kathrynsvendsen8319]

What do you do once you get to the centre of your design? Do you break thread or backtrack to get to the edge of the block?

[@splendaglenda1632]

Angela, thanks for the video. You make everything look so easy. I quilt using my Bernina, would it be easier to use the thicker long arm rulers rather than the rulers I use for rotatory cutting? I have not tried using rulers yet; I usually use blue painters tape to mark my lines.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yes, if you want to quilt straight lines on a sewing machine, you will want to get a ruler foot and a 1/4" acrylic ruler. Hope that helps!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Glenda, When using a domestic machine, if you just use an FMQ foot (or darning foot) to do free-motion quilting, if you work carefully/slowly, you *can* get away with using your regular rotary cutting acrylic rulers, which are half the thickness of the 1/4" rulers made for long-arm machines equipped with a ruler foot (Angela sells these thicker rulers on her online shop). I suggest watching a few Leah C. Day videos on KZbin specifically related to ruler-work FMQ with a domestic sewing machine, to see how she uses the thinner rulers with a domestic machine to do certain types of FMQ. But if you were sewing on a long-arm quilting machine, you'd NEVER want to use the thinner rotary-cutting rulers --it can slip and damage your ruler, your needle or worse. Good luck! ~Diana from Toronto

[@mariagoumas6135]

I love ur video n designed n where to buy the ruler?? I want one n I'm deaf glad u have closed caption for deaf 😀

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much! Here's a link to the ruler I was using in the video: quilting-is-my-therapy.myshopify.com/collections/machine-quilting-supplies/products/hq-straight-edge-ruler-3-x-12

[@ebriggs3498]

So when you are talking about having a ruler bass, I am assuming that that is that very thick- walled free motion foot on your machine. Am I correct? I don't have the money to buy that right now, but someone said that if you go slowly you can use the curved bottom darning foot, or echo quilting foot that comes with many of the newer sewing machines. I am talking about doing this on a small arm home machine.

[@peggylooby631]

I want to ask you to stop asking us what we want to see! I've been taking your FMQ Challenge & working on my sit down mid arm but also use my reg old comfy sewing machine. I want to know everything! How you choose the quilting for different quilt tops, how & why you choose your thread, how, why & where (if you do) hide any thread tails & on & on ...is that too much? I have taken all your classes to date, the challenge, those are just some of the questions I have. BTW, can I spend the day with you & just ask silly, simple questions all day? Might be easier.......Lol

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

LOL, It would be a fun day, but you would be so worn out by the time I am done with you ;)

[@QuilterGeny]

Hi Angela can we see how the ruler base works? I never see one of those? Thanks.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Ohhhh great idea!! I will put something together for you!

[@vanessacoombs91]

Hi Angela, I love watching your long arm quilting demos. I would like to try the square spiral but I do not have a long arm or sit down machine. Is it possible to use the rulers with an ordinary sewing machine.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Absolutely! You need to purchase a ruler foot. Contact your machine manufacturer for more information. Once you have the proper foot and ruler, check out this video. It shows you how to use the ruler on a sit down machine. The movement would be the same on a sewing machine. Hope that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOmfYmCpqZjpLs

[@vanessacoombs91]

Thanks Angela. I will give it a try.

[@carolbarton100]

Angela Walters v

[@lorifelber8927]

I’m new to ruler quilting. I see you keep your ruler to the the left and then behind the needle on the top. Is that so it’s easier to see?

[@lydiamorris8112]

Can rulers be used with a sit down machine? I love this design but affording a long arm just isn't possible right now. Plus I do have a fairly nice sewing machine.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

It definitely can! You just need to get a foot specifically for using rulers.

[@katestone2469]

Angela Walters I was about to ask the same question. I use a Brother machine with the free-motion quilting foot. Is there a different/special foot other than that needed?

[@HRHDMKYT]

Yes. It is called a 'ruler foot'.

[@carmenrodriguez956]

Love your videos. You make it seem so easy. MANY THANKS! I am just starting to learn on a mid arm machine. What thread do you recommend? What is your favorite thread to use?

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I love Superior So Fine and Aurifil, both 50 wt thread. Here's a link to the threads: quilting-is-my-therapy.myshopify.com/collections/thread

[@cjpsisco]

I love the ruler work for my home machine but my question is there a pattern for the quilt in this video it's gorgeous! Thanks

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

aww thanks! my grandpa made it before he passed away. I don't have a pattern for it though.

[@lauranbritain]

Relatively beginner quilter because of breaks. About to try machine quilting with a ruler for the first time on my personal machine to take some of the fear out of quilting that I have been experiencing. Does this design work on a smaller machine? What is a ruler base, which is mentioned in the video?

[@kimborgman3838]

What is a ruler base? And I would love a wider view of using a ruler and the long arm at the same time. I'm looking at buying a smaller long arm but am very nervous.

[@monte4808]

I looked it up. Its an extension base table attached to your long arm so the ruler basically stays flat at all times. So you dont break them. Just like using them on a flat surface for a domestic machine.

[@rebeccanecor-nang9277]

Do have plan to teach a class in San Francisco area?

[@suzisaintjames]

So when you get to the center, do you cut the thread? Or follow line out? Or??? xoxo from Arizona

[@tracystrobel1065]

Will you be in Houston in November?

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I'll be at Festival with the Midnight Quilt Show. 😀

[@tracystrobel1065]

Angela Walters oh thats great.... Cant wait to meet you 😃

[@gregstrausberg7072]

Do you use something on your rulers to keep them from slipping around?