Free Motion Quilting Hack ~ Beginner Quilter Hack

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[@jamiekent3522]

Tracy I can't count the number of times I have lessoned to your tutorials. They are encouraging and very honest. Great encouragement for a beginner quilter!!!😊

[@fayeburden4331]

I practice with my machine unthreaded. Then I might thread machine and practice stitching. When I cover material all over and want to practice more I thread again with another color. Do this as many times as you wish. The different color stitches lets me see how well I am doing. When you have covered practice piece and need a new one use it to make a potholder interlining.

[@dottykupsky4831]

Doodling with a pencil on paper is actually the opposite of what you do at the machine. I tried to figure out how to rig up a pencil so I could move paper under it, but my imagination and skill failed me. Thank you for solving this problem for me! It's so simple, but ingenious! I am deeply grateful and am looking forward to finally conquering some simple free-motion.

[@linsmith2310]

❤😊 Thank's Ur Awesome, Great Teaching, Great idea, Enjoying ❤😊

[@lucytacheron8179]

What a great idea!! I'm going to definitely try this!!

[@NanaKathy47]

What a Fantastic idea!!! This is a great hack so thank you for sharing.

[@katherinetreece4102]

I have not started free motion quilting because I was moving to stiffly! This is an amazing way to learn!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for the kind feedback Katherine....it really is easy and it really does work✅Keep me posted on how it works out for you💛_*

[@sandyswanson2246]

You are great!!! You’re so down to earth, friendly, have lots of experience, and great tutorials like this one! Thank you!!❤️. New Subscriber!

[@margaretfox458]

Wow what a brilliant idea, thank you.

[@lifehappens587]

You’re really VERY Clever, I may not be a quilter yet, but I certainly know a brilliant idea when I see it :)

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks so much Moe💜 and thank you for watching✅_*

[@suzannesirotiak3635]

Tracy you make this look so easy thanks for your havk

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@ellaougrik3785]

Great hack. Will definitely give its a try. Thank you

[@tcns3530]

Fantastic idea. Can't wait to try. Saving thread and wear and tear on machine!!!!!

[@sharonburns2699]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you. Very helpful.❤

[@aprilshew]

Oh my Goodness! I have watched so many different tutorials on Free Motion Quilting & I still wasn't sure what to do or how to... and really was afraid to try it. But then I seen your tutorial!! This is Fantastic & you make it so Simple to understand!! I thank you so very much for making this 🙂🙃🤗

[@barbmckinlay5108]

Such good ideas; thank you for passing them along.

[@mavisharris5123]

That is such a neat idea! I will have to try this, since I have been wanting to start to learn how to free motion quilt.

[@ccreel64]

Fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing.❤

[@lisagilbert8472]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been wanting to start free motioning, so I can use that money on more fabric!! I appreciate these type of videos.

[@KarenGreene51]

Love this sooooo much. What a grand idea. Thank you!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome!💜 It's really easy to attach on too...and the good part is...if and when you want the velcro piece off....it comes off damage free✅_*

[@tinahale5369]

I am so glad that I found this. I am going to try this.

[@karenswinson6609]

This is brilliant i saw this once finally found this again so will be doing this. thank you

[@Michelle_Myers]

Great free motion hack. I’ll have to practice with this.

[@angelah.2291]

This was a great hack to find out about. Can’t wait to get my vinyl and play around. Thanks for the great idea.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Glad it was helpful!✅_*

[@celineruiz3930]

Tracy this is an aweso.e money saver! Thanks for always thinking for me!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are absolutely so welcome Celine💛_*

[@annweitoish8856]

Great idea love you vedio's Thank you

[@janestephenson8767]

Love your idea of the vinyl sandwich I am a first time quilter, and I think this is going to help me a lot

[@yx6889]

Very clever! I love the idea, much better than just wasting fabric and batting!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Yes- YouX- I hate wasting fabric!✅_*

[@carlabattle8301]

What a brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing. I am going to try this.

[@painter225]

This is brilliant!

[@gstmist9362]

Amazing!! Never would have thought of this 🤔. Thank you so very much ❤

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Happy to help!💛_*

[@vickig7033]

Wow! I love this technique! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSewingChannel]

♥️you’re welcome Vicki 🤓

[@maryannkelly6237]

This is brilliant! What a great idea and process! 💕

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@charsie3098]

I loved the dry erase marker with the vinyl fuse. I am much more comfortable with FM since using your idea! Thank-you so much!!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I'm so glad! Thank you for coming back to comment about it 💛

[@gingerdunbar3428]

Fantastic idea!!! I will be trying that in the near future!!! Thanks, Tracy!!! HUUUUUGGGGSSS!!!!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome Ginger💛!_*

[@user-jq9yk7ve3q]

Very clever!!!

[@lindalewis7404]

What a great hack! Thank you so much! Takes the fear out of it! And the waste.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks Linda for the kind feedback💛_*

[@shannonamell7102]

I love this!! Can't wait to try it!! I use my messed quilt sandwiches for coaters lol Thank you so much for sharing! :) Happy sewing!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea for coasters Shannon✅ I could probably sew all my quilt sandwiches up and make a few quilts lol😂

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love learning from you.Love your teaching videos.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you so much Lucille💜_*

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

I really enjoyed your tutorial, thanks a million ❤

[@sharonsoule8251]

This made my day! Fantastic idea! Thank you so much♥️♥️♥️

[@rhondag2926]

Great idea. This can be a real game changer to get confidence to go for it!

[@forever18021]

You never cease to amaze me!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_LOL😂 Thanks for watching forever18021💛_*

[@carolrice3832]

Great idea and I will definitely will have to try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Yes Carol you have to try it! Works beautifully💛_*

[@dawnsnyder216]

Love this, save so much thread, fabric and batting. Never thought about doing this. This is fantastic

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Glad it was helpful Dawn!✅_*

[@dianehuntley2493]

Tracy is an awesome teacher😊

[@wendyearwood]

This the best jaw dropping tip for free motion quilting! Love this!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful Wendy💛

[@Ucongold]

Thank you for this suggestion. I just made one of these to practice on. This. Is. Awesome!!!!!! Thank you very much. :)

[@lauraruthruff4741]

What a fabulous idea!! I have been so intimidated to try free motion quilting but after seeing this trick... I've got to try it!! Thanks for sharing Tracy!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You can do it Laura!💜_*

[@pamsury3969]

I think this is in genius! Thank you so much for sharing

[@dinachristine6499]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial! Takes the intimidation out of it

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're very welcome Dina...Have fun with it🌸

[@arnbobnickerson]

I love this idea. Such a good way to practice the meandering. I'm going to definitely going to try this. Love your channel.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you for watching Arlene💛

[@flameshakk670]

Awesome experience to watch and learn!!🤗

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you 🤗💜❤️💛💙_*

[@charlidarector6350]

This is way cool!! I'm gonna try it!! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Absolutely! 💛

[@tracycook7355]

How fantastic. I also love quilting to classical music how inspirational

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks for the kind feedback Tracy💛

[@reneefish4856]

Love this idea. I’m definitely doing it tomorrow. Also your hack for threading my Juki needle worked perfectly. T. Y

[@melodyn2music]

Awesome hack! Thanks for your great idea!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're welcome melody💜_*

[@paulaweston5242]

This is genius! I am going to practice my feathers and much more. Thanks so much. Love your channel, especially your trips to good will.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're welcome Paula....I need to practice feathers too✅_*

[@lizreynolds4554]

This is a PHENOMENAL idea! I need to practice. Thank you for sharing this with us. 😊❤🎉

[@juliesmith1387]

Brilliant! I needed this ! Thank You!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Glad it was helpful Julie!💛_*

[@missmarymary6230]

Absolutely brilliant! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks so much!💛_*

[@MarieH528]

Ahhhh Tracy- Another Genius Hack! I Love 💕 This! What a game changer, no more wasting materials and I can practice over and over again! I’m definitely implementing this in my arsenal tips and tricks that are mostly from You Dear! Thank You for Sharing Your Ideas 💡 with Us! 😊❤😊🥰👍🥰

[@TheSewingChannel]

Oh yes this is a great practice hack Marie....I used it a ton in the beginning✅

[@myawdrey]

You are so brilliant thank you for such a great tip. I’ve been practising on a piece of plexiglass with an erasable marker, but using my machine that’s a brilliant brilliant idea. Thank you so so much.

[@elizabethcastle9335]

what a great idea

[@gingerisrael3785]

That is awesome!!! Im definitely going to try it!! Thank you!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're welcome Ginger✅_*

[@tiffanyspeck8919]

This is genius! Thank you so much for this great idea.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Glad it was helpful Tiffany....💛 Thank you for the kind feedback💛_*

[@mightymouse2098]

Absolutely a great IDEA!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you!✅

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a great tip!! Thank you for posting this video!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome!💛_*

[@pattyrudin1293]

You malady, have inspired me beyond belief to jump on the free motion quilting wagon, Thanks for your great teaching and inspiration! ❤

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wonderful! YOU got this Patty❣️

[@yvonnesaucier2111]

Love this idea which i will definitley try. Thank you for sharing a unique way to practice free motion quilting. 🤗

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_you're welcome Yvonne💛this technique is so much fun too✅_*

[@barbarameehan113]

Thank you, Tracy..this is sew informative.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome!💜_*

[@nmg6248]

I’ve wanted to free-motion quilt but it seemed so intimidating. This is fantastic. I can’t wait to try it

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Awesome...have fun with it✅_*

[@carolbarnes7844]

This is awesome Never have seen this technique before. Perfect to start over with just erasing. I love Thank you

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome Carol!💛

[@renestovall9226]

Ingenious! I am going to give this a go! Makes sense to me and I hate throwing away sandwich after sandwich. Thank you very much😊

[@liletteautrey8481]

This was a great idea to attach a pen with your sewing machine . Thank you for sharing

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks for watching 💛

[@linetteevans8337]

Great idea! I have everything ready to go,printed patterns to place under a vinyl shower curtain to practice on. And as someone else suggested, 1 inch lines drawn to practice cursive o's,e's and c's. However even the shortest marker will not fit on throat of my machine. I will mount on front in line with needle and see how it goes. Practice is practice, memory skills here I come!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Linette..with all machines being different you will have to try it in dif positions...in front sounds like a good idea✅ YOU can do it!!!🎉

[@TheNanaweaver]

You have to remember you’re not sewing anything . Just make Small blocks and do quilt as you go , better practice

[@janetshirley5958]

This is a great hack! I am getting ready to do my first freemotion attempt, now I have a way to practice before I actually put my beloved quilt on the machine so maybe I won’t ruin it! Thank you so much!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You can do it Janet!!!🎉

[@beverlyzollitsch4417]

Very, very helpful! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome 💜

[@beckypetersen2680]

I'd definitely be holding the fabric closer to the needle as I FMQ - at the end. It feels like to me, the foot is too close to the fabric - as it is pushing it. I find the hack an interesting idea though I just "do it" and don't really practice all that much. I figure that I can practice all day and never feel like I'm 'there', so I just do it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I love your "Just Do It" attitude Becky💜_*

[@aliciahoosier8146]

This is a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!💛

[@donnajones7757]

What a great idea you have...i am going to try this...thank you so much for sharing

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're welcome Donna✅_*

[@joannmiller365]

What an excellent idea. Thank you.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome!💛_*

[@bbrown8353]

This is one of the best learning tools for quilting I have seen ! I've also been down the quilt sandwich road over and over. I'm sewing a Christmas panel quilt and I have had the top done for 2 weeks now by I just can't seem to figure out the quilting. Some of it will be simple outlines with some echoing but there are areas I want to do a meandering loopy line with stars and I think this will be a great way to practice! Thank you so much for for sharing this wonderful technique.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I think this technique will really help all of us💛Have fun finishing up your quilt✅_*

[@cindyg5064]

Wow, best idea yet! Thank You!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome Cindy✅

[@odettestrutton951]

Your tips for binding and stipling are magic.i ve done both before and all I got was massive frustration.i am now going to try these techniques.am self taught and soo far your channel has been awesome for a novice.thank you soo much.love it.Odette from Queensland Australia.soo many blessings and much gratitude.

[@TheSewingChannel]

It can be frustrating for sure....thank you for the kind feedback of my channel💛

[@naseemahamad8857]

Amazing tutorial and fabulous video thanks for sharing your great ideas

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are so welcome!💜_*

[@rainsuess317]

What a great way to practice.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks Lorraine💜_*

[@laurarowan4594]

Oh man! Genius! Thank you!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You're welcome!💛_*

[@kathleenseligmytatterednto8560]

I think you did great. No one is perfect, but that also means each piece is a one of a kind. That sounds like art to me.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_You are absolutely right Kathleen✅_*

[@mightymouse2098]

I love this tutorial. It is all the problems beginners like me have. Thank you

[@TheSewingChannel]

Glad it was helpful!🌸

[@hestia0527]

Brilliant!

[@charlotteamodeo3031]

Thank you for showing us how to make that practice square for learning quilting designs.

[@grammykcutter6374]

What a great idea!!! I too did not enjoy throwing away fabric that I practiced on. I will be practicing more from now on.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks grammy K! 💜I remember one day I was making a stack of quilt practice sandwiches....and then it hit me...I'll be throwing these in the garbage!_*

[@reneecorbin8501]

No don't throw away make pot holders out of them ,,, I put binding on mine and use them as pot holders. I know to use double ones to take something out of the oven , has they are not so thick. I have seen people using Moda fabric to practice on,, well I'm not that well off so I use my scraps or older fabric that I have picked up at a thrift. I just don't like to waste.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_​ @Renee Corbin LOL about using moda to practice with! I'm not that well off either! Thanks for all yo_* ur great ideas💛

[@paulettemorris1571]

WOW...What a great idea!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks Paulette💛_*

[@johilpert9149]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks Jo💛

[@susannapastorik5547]

I’m going to use this. Thanks

[@debbieekes5718]

This is fantastic!

[@desertartturtle8190]

My quilting friend led me to your You Tube video's and WOW I am so happy to have found you, thank you for sharing all of your wonderful sewing tips that help us to learn more about "sewing".

[@TheSewingChannel]

How nice of your quilty friend💛 Welcome to The Sewing Channel💛

[@lauriekerestes7840]

what a great idea!! ty ty ty my biggest problem learning this is the foot speed, trying to keep that steady. Boy that one is a real pain. I dont have speed control on this machine and i hope when i get a new one that feature is going to be a Must!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Here is a link to my latest FMQ video...I talk about speed control in it.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYOwq6SNfbCKn8k