Let's Quilt! Super Fun and SURPRISINGLY Easy FMQ Design!

[@StitchObsessed]

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[@hayflea95]

I can't get the link to give me the discount

[@StitchObsessed]

@hayflea95 have you been a member of Craftsy before?

[@hayflea95]

@@StitchObsessed not that I know of, I have not paid for a memebership through them anyways...

[@StitchObsessed]

@@hayflea95 what happens when you click the “sign up now” button?

[@deborahwall8337]

Thanks! Just joined Craftsy.

[@jfarm8854]

I agree with you on the joy of quilting your own quilt. It is another avenue of creativity!

[@MissyMat0624]

its like dory said just keep swimming. Clockwise, counterclockwise, clockwise... beautiful job as always Ms. Miriam

[@StitchObsessed]

Exactly, Missy! Thank you for watching! 💖💖

[@hollyjobitner3285]

I’m very motivated after watching your gluing video yesterday. It makes free motion quilting so much easier without pins jamming up the works. I have free motioned with tons of pins. Horrible! I have to finish a bunch of feed sack tote bags for our local food bank, then onto the quilt. Thanks for your encouragement! 🖖💙

[@StitchObsessed]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad my videos are helping you! You've got this!

[@abigailthompson4456]

I took an in person FMQ class with Debbie Brown and she was terrific!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh I'm jealous! She's such a great teacher!

[@239NW8th]

Well done

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 💖

[@james-zl4il]

Love your videos. Taught me alot. Now if l can just get my family to shy away from king size. Heavy and hard to work with. Lol.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh yeah, King size quilts are a challenge! haha!

[@michellecobb8403]

I love the quilt! The color combo is lovely, and the quilting is so pretty! I'll probably give it a try on one of my baby quilts waiting for me to finish. Thank you ❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! I'm so glad you're going to give it a try!

[@georgycolson9671]

Great job!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 💖

[@marisevorster1711]

This is awesome!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 💖

[@karaatkinson1705]

Absolutely LOVED this video….I haven’t done ANY free motion quilting on my domestic machine yet, only a crosshatch but you have definitely inspired me to give this style a try….just waiting on my brand new machine to arrive (eek!!) an early birthday present from my amazing hubby!! Thanks for the inspiration Miriam!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh so exciting! I hope you love your new machine! You’re going to have so much fun with it 💖💖💖

[@wyorose5965]

7:27 quilting your own quilts. I agree. Some of my borders i design for my embroidery machine

[@myralewis1714]

You make it look so easy. It's gonna be beautiful!❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww thank you, Myra! 💖

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I really liked how you varied the size of the motif. Great job!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@barbshelly4760]

This quit is going to look amazing! I like using colored thread. Your friend will love it and feel your hugs while on her journey to recovery.💖

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much 💖💖💖

[@patcorona5979]

I like the different sizes you used.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! Yeah, I love how you can play around with the size of the swirls!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Love how you make it look so easy and yes I like the cinnamon roll but not in that particular quilt it will look better on another sample❣️🧵🪡✂️💖💗❤️💕

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much!

[@loreenfarmer1872]

Awesome I will try that now myself really liked how it looks I need to do more exploring on craftsy just 4 month old puppy doesn’t give me much time for anything that doesn’t include watching her lol

[@StitchObsessed]

Awww!! A new puppy! You've gotta be strategic with nap times hehe 💖

[@shawnrick7556]

Miriam, I love the quilt that you made! The colors are beautiful. I am looking forward to to trying that FMQ design. Also, I signed up for Craftsy. I have had a membership before and found the classes to be incredibly helpful.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! I'm so glad you signed up, Shawn! I think Craftsy is so awesome! I need to make a list of all the classes I want to take! haha So many options!

[@sarar.5407]

Thank you for the link. I've been nervous about FMQ and your timing was perfect.

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww yay! I'm so glad! Enjoy!

[@robinr6399]

It's a whole lot faster than hand quilting! Love everything about this quilting pattern! Thanks for showing us, Meweum.❤❤❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you, Robin! And yes, it's WAY faster than hand quilting! haha!

[@tonyaturner9615]

Have you tried using a silicone sheet, like Supreme Slider? Fabric slides soooo much easier!

[@StitchObsessed]

Ya know, I tried something many years ago, and it didn't work, so I've never looked into trying another product. I'll look into it! thank you for the suggestion!

[@annolsen8276]

I love the colors on your friend's quilt. Ok, now I'm thinking I might try this on the quilt I'm working on. Thanks Miriam, another timely video.😊

[@StitchObsessed]

So glad you liked the video, Ann!

[@TGBTGAlways]

I LOVE 💕 IT! Very pretty! Your friend will ❤ it too 😉

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Thank you!💖

[@deborahwilson2857]

Well done! Very pretty stitch.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 😊

[@sherrystaples1516]

This is such an amazing idea. I am just learning to machine quilting. I can't wait to get to where I'm comfortable enough to try free motion.

[@StitchObsessed]

You can do it, Sherry! 💖💖💖

[@dianemoore5794]

Oh, how pretty! Your friend is a lucky lady.

[@StitchObsessed]

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[@janicebadeau]

Miriam! You did good!!!! I like this design! I also just bought your cozy picnic quilt pattern! I love it so much! Thank you!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, Janice! 💖🤗

[@aimeek916]

Wow your quilting is great #goals

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@martiparsons3141]

I didn't know that Craftsys was back!! Yeah! Love that quilting motif! I do my own quilting as well. I love ruler work and swirls. Doing a great job!!❤😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Yeah! It’s back and great! So many fantastic classes available! 😍

[@FrancesNeuppert]

You have given me so much help on free motion. It’s so fun to try these new, easy shapes.

[@StitchObsessed]

I'm so glad!💖💖💖

[@joannehaberman8923]

Ok so you inspired me! I have TEN quilt tops in cue to quilt. Some I plan to straight line stitch but will now do this pattern on one of them.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! I’m so glad you’re going to try it! It’s so fun! 🥰

[@charlottedesroches6734]

Perfect timing with this video! Now I have the perfect way to free motion quilt my quilt that I am doing today!❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh yay! That's awesome! 💖 Thank you so much for watching!

[@SewWhittle]

I have had a membership with Craftsy for many, many years. It is a great learning tool.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Yeah, I love it!

[@glendahyde871]

Hey Mirium, beautiful quilt & love the FM Design!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, Glenda! 💖

[@DebbieKuhn-r2s]

Thanks for sharing. Signed up.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Thank you! I hope you enjoy Craftsy! It's pretty cool!

[@Memessewingstation]

That's so cool I wish I could do something like that.

[@StitchObsessed]

I bet you can! It just takes practice!

[@angiec2509]

I love those swirlies!! That's what I'm going to try. Watching all of your movements and directions has really given me the confidence to do this. Thanks for this video!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh yay, Angie! I’m so glad! 💖

[@RebeccaRohrmann1357]

Beautiful colors

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 💖

[@anulakshmi1630]

I love old school Amish style quilts. Yours is beautiful.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@lenacoleman1142]

WOW!! Miriam that quilt pattern looks beautiful!! I have been a bit absent lately as family life has gotten in the way, hopefully things will start to get back to normal soon! LOL!! Prayers to your friend that she will have an excellent prognosis. Another great video, I love the color pallete for the Cozy Picnic pattern.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, Lena! I hope everything is okay! Big hugs! 💖💖

[@rikkiwamsat8334]

This looks amazing! I want to try it!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, Rikki! I'm so glad you're going to try it!💖 Have fun!

[@NicoleS.-rq9bb]

Beautiful design and I love the colors. Your friend will feel the love! I took advantage of the Craftsy link and am already learning a lot - thanks!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you, Nicole! And so glad you got on Craftsy! There are so many awesome classes on there!

[@Jas5]

Thank You for sharing this, you are encouraging me😊 It Looks so good! I’m going to try it !

[@StitchObsessed]

yay! I'm so glad you're going to give it a try!💖

[@crystalbartley9447]

I wish I hadn’t started using the edge to edge stencil with the pound pad before seeing this. Just going for it organically would have been faster and I probably would have liked my quilting better. Lesson learned, trust myself.

[@normatulloch376]

Very nice.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you, Norma! 💖

[@christsgrain]

I enjoyed your learning process and your enjoyment was captivating 😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@brendamc3535]

you are sooo encouraging with your freemotion quilting. I am new too and would love to try this technique. Thank you for sharing and your tips for the first time.

[@StitchObsessed]

Of course, Brenda! It's definitely a lot of fun to try new techniques!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Hey, Miriam! I love this quilt! I’ve just purchased the pattern and downloaded into my quilting section of GoodNotes app, so it’s handy when I get a time/occasion to make it. Suggestion…if possible, it might be a good idea to add a thumbnail photo of your finished quilts to the patterns in your shop. Seeing this version of the pattern is what made me purchase it. I’ve added a screen snap of the quilt to my downloaded pattern. This swirl design is beautiful! I really like how the next swirl in the design can exit the current one at any place along the outer curve. I agree! This would make a great alternative to a stippling pattern to highlight parts of a quilt! Your demo of this quilting design is so helpful. Watching you ‘trace out’ the next swirl with your finger was really helpful, and I will apply this method to this a future FMQ designs. Thank you for the opportunity to join Craftsy at such an amazing price! Clarifying the $1.49 commitment was really helpful in my decision to subscribe. I look forward to watching Debbie Brown’s videos and exploring other videos. Thank you, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@StitchObsessed]

Hi, Pat! First of all, thank you so much for purchasing the pattern! I hope you enjoy it! And yes, I agree I need to update my listings and add photos of the actual quilts! Thank you for the reminder! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! It's such a fun quilting design. And I'm so glad you're going to give Craftsy a try. You really can't beat that price! I hope you enjoy the membership!💖

[@patstrawhouse4005]

@ Hey, Miriam! I read over your pattern. It is so well written and the diagrams are fabulous! Thanks, again!

[@szelop]

Loving the swirls!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! They're so fun! 💖

[@suzanneterhorst4909]

I just found the quilting pattern for a king size quilt I've been working on for daughter, thanks to you!!! I've been dreading the thought of the quilting.I have not done a lot of free motion quilting so I will need to some practicing. This is something I think a can manage. I also took advantage of the Craftsy promo. Thanks

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that's awesome, Suzanne! I hope you have lots of fun doing this quilting design and learning on Craftsy! It's an awesome site to learn all kinds of stuff! I love it!

[@edelweissquiltingembroider1761]

I love the Swirls!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 💖

[@Dranma51]

I love it!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you! 💖

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

Very pretty. I have done a similar free motion design on my longarm, but don't know if I could do as well as you on my domestic. Great job. ❤ ❤❤

[@StitchObsessed]

It's pretty fun! 💖

[@KathyMoranPaul]

Wow! You really picked that up quickly. I’m still struggling with spirals (swirls) ever since I got my new Janome two years ago. I think I’m overthinking it and not just concerned with what’s between my hands. I like the idea to not worry about the whole quilt at once but just the area I’m in. Oh and it helps if you thread your machine correctly. I’ve been so frustrated with tension issues and thread breakage that I almost gave up. But I’m with you about wanting to make the entire quilt myself. So I called a Janome technician who walked me through my issues and dang if I haven’t been threading the machine correctly. Duh!

[@StitchObsessed]

Ugh tension issues are the worst! I'm so glad you were able to get the issue figured out! Now you can do the quilting you want to do! I really believe you can do it! It just takes practice and patience with yourself 💖 💖 💖 Have fun with the process of learning!

[@irenew6202]

Oh i love that quilt

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you, Irene! 💖

[@sonorthern]

Just signed up to craftsy now. I had an advert for it a few weeks ago but kind of forget about it. Signed up through your link.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Thank you, Bethany! It's a pretty cool site!

[@sonorthern]

@ sorry I forgot to comment after I watched the whole video. Got distracted with other stuff. I hope that your friend gets better soon and that she loves the quilt cos it’s awesome! That quilting is really fun too! Sending big love and hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@rebeccapurvis4481]

This is so helpful! I'm curious if you usually use a slippery mat to help the quilt move around smoothly.

[@StitchObsessed]

Ya know, I don't! I've heard that they do help, I've just never ordered one to try it!

[@susancampbell9287]

Beautiful quilt

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you!

[@karentoynton8948]

Thanks Miriam , well that was very colourful . Lovely , thanks for today . The hardest part for me of trying yourself is fitting something real big into the sewing machine throat . My machine is a quilting machine , but the beck still isn’t that big really . A shame as going to a long arm quilter can be expensive on top of what you have already spent . I just paid 200 pounds for my big quilt to be done so with the time making it and your other materials if you were making to sell , would need to be a silly price . It has really finished it off nicely I must say .

[@StitchObsessed]

I totally understand what you mean. My machine I had before the one I use now had a very small throat space. It was tricky to maneuver the quilt through the machine, I think that's why I like meandering quilting patterns so much because you don't have to worry about the entire quilt, just the small space that you are working on at the moment. Like Debby teaches in her class, "you only need to worry about where the next swirl is going." That seems to really help get over the mental struggle of quilting larger quilts with a small domestic.

[@christinemitchell5166]

It looks amazing and I’m excited to try it myself. I’ve been hesitant to use my Juki to free motion quilt but I feel like after watching you I can try it. Thanks so much!

[@StitchObsessed]

You can do it, Christine! 👏🏻💖

[@krisvanallen]

great quilting! and I am in love with that backing fabric......where did you find that??

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! I found the backing fabric at Hobby Lobby.

[@trishbooth3607]

Looks fantastic! Really like that design. You make me want to take time to learn more/practice free motion quilting. Just curious, I saw your video on the Juki free motion extension table however hadn't seen it used in any videos I don't think? Was wondering if you had done or will be doing a follow-up on how your experience has been with it? Thanks in advance! :)

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww yay I’m so glad! I haven’t done a follow up with it yet. I definitely need to, don’t I! 😂🫣 honestly have it sitting in my closet, and I forget it’s there! I need to pull it out and have it sitting on my table to remind me to use it!

[@MsWashins]

Can’t wait to try it!! I have one ready to quilt but have been finishing my sewing along blocks. Going to start today! Ps-I just signed up for Crafts last week ARGH!!!! It won’t let me do the premium with the deal. Oh well. Got to rev up the machine! 🎉

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh bummer! It's such a cool site! So glad you're gonna give this quilting design a try, Sue! It's quite fun! 💖

[@MsWashins]

I watched her video today and it just looks so doable! Thanks for sharing this with us. So many projects in progress that I’m trying to wrap up. Got all my packages and stockings done! Company coming Sunday so won’t have any quilting time for at least a week. 😥

[@StitchObsessed]

@ same here! 😂 trying to get all the work done in the next 2days! 😬🫣

[@DeniseNazworthy]

I love this quilting design! I always am worried I’ll get myself stitched in a corner with no way out. How do you handle that? Hope this makes sense!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yep! That makes perfect sense! If I feel like I’m “stuck” I’ll lead my stitches into stitches that are already done, back stitch, then cut my threads. Then move to the next area I want to work on. There’s always a way to get “unstuck”. 💖

[@daxxydog5777]

I think I wouldn't trace the same line, I'd just echo it while swirling out, since that was one I did before. The last free motion pattern I did was a leafy meander and I'm hoping I can try something else, because my brain thinks that's the only way to do it, lol.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh yeah, that's a great idea! I totally know what you mean about your brain just wanting to stick to one quilting design! haha! I was like that with my boxy meander design I did ALOT a few years ago! haha! 💖

[@Tlea064]

What stitch link do you use ?

[@StitchObsessed]

Well when you free motion quilt, you're in charge of the stitch length, so it doesn't matter what length you set on your machine if you can lower your feed dogs. I shoot for a length of about "2" when doing FMQ.

[@katherinef4291]

Good job for a beginner! My Juki only likes Glide thread, so you’re lucky to be able to use cotton thread! Angela Walters has fantastic free videos on KZbin for fmq, for some more ideas. I think you’re a natural!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you!

[@terricannon2979]

❤

[@debilc2]

What walking foot do you have?

[@StitchObsessed]

I have the walking foot that came with my Juki TL 2010Q machine.

[@patreynolds5399]

Miriam, I want to join, but there is no place for me to put a card with new number.

[@StitchObsessed]

Hi Pat! Are you trying to join my Block of the Month membership? That's hosted over on my website, you can check it out here: www.stitchobsessed.shop/products/the-stitch-obsessed-membership

[@abigailthompson4456]

I think retracing the line out of a spiral to be really hard and problematic.

[@StitchObsessed]

It definitely can be tricky! You just need to go slow, and I personally don't mind the look of not hitting the line exactly.

[@nikkiwilliams3147]

I really tried to attempt this but I can not make a circle to save my life. It looked like 3 year old doodles. Uggg. Straight lines for me i guess. 😂

[@StitchObsessed]

It definitely takes a lot of practice to get those circular movements down. I've done lots of spirals and loops, so that muscle memory is built in my brain now! 😂. I bet you could do it too! Just might need some practice!