ASK ME ANYTHING - Your questions about free motion quilting answered!

[@quiltingatthelake]

With regards to the back leader wanting to flop forward I have found a simple solution. I picked up some small magnets and use those at the ends to hold the leader down while I’m loading the back.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Excellent solution! Mind if I mention it in future episodes?

[@chrisk5623]

The tip about pulling the back leader a long way over made your back loading method work for me. Many thanks to you and the people who asked the question.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Good to know!

[@sharonlukatch2711]

Susan, you are an inspiration to me. Your positive attitude and encouraging coaching are a real comfort when things are not going well. I just got my 16”Grace Q’nique machine and frame in December. I have been quilting on my domestic machine for about 15 years. Primarily I make charity quilts. Sooo I feel like a real newbie now. Thanks for your excellent videos. It helps knowing that crazy things happen to even a quilting professional.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Oh yes they do! I'm happy to say that the good times and wonderful quilts far outweigh the challenging moments.

[@barbaralazier8352]

So miffed that I missed you today. My dealer was here setting up my longarm and Q24 and Qmatic.!!! Can hardly wait to sign up for your next class. I am really loving your Friday sessions. Oh Yes, I can hardly wait to learn all I can on the cruise.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Awesome! Look forward to seeing you in all those places!

[@donnavanderveer268]

Love your quilt. Hello from Texas.

[@quiltinggurlquiltgal]

Good afternoon! Here from NC.

[@karenwendel7199]

Love the quilt behind you. Would you mind sharing it's name and pattern designer? Also how did you quilt the center star. It's beautiful!!!

[@StitchedBySusan]

Sure! It's "Fan Faire" by Krista Moser. I'll have to share some photos of the quilting - the inner star has custom quilting, and the colored blocks have straight lines in different diagonal directions.

[@judycampbell9640]

Thank you for having this question and answer session. I could not join in live, but watched it just now. You mentioned an downloadable e-book , I am not finding the link for that, could you publish the link again for others like me who did not get it? Thank you. I am a beginner long arm quilter and findng the adjusting from stationary sewing machine free motion to this method a bit daughting, and you are very helpful in my journey to better stitching as I haven't anyone here to help me with even the basics like loading a quilt. So, your video's are very helpful, thanks again.

[@StitchedBySusan]

Sure! Here it is, and I added it into the episode description as well if you ever need to come back for it. stitchedbysusan.myflodesk.com/square

[@sallyhosiner]

Can you use embroidery thread in quilting?

[@StitchedBySusan]

If you're hand quilting, absolutely! If by machine I don't recommend it.

[@iloveyougeorge4ever]

I’m searching for a place where I can have photos transferred on to fabric. I’m making a quilt for my granddaughter out of her baby clothes and want to add a few pictures. I’m 68 and every place I’ve checked with online requires instructions that I have no idea how to do. In the past ( 10 years ago) I’ve just emailed the photos , but now with modern technology I’m lost.. do any of you have any suggestions? Thank you in advance for your time.. it’s very welcomed..❤🎉

[@StitchedBySusan]

That's not a thing I've done, although I know the technology is out there. Google it (or have a grandkid do it😉)

[@sebrinald7721]

Sebrina from Florida.