Machine Quilting Straight and Curvy lines with Angela Walters and the Slim Ruler

[@terrybridgham7824]

Hi! While you were demonstrated the stitch-in-the-ditch and fill-in, I was reminded of two things-coloring as a child and doing jigsaw puzzles. In coloring I would first outline around the inside of the shape I was coloring first than color it in, so I would not go outside the lines. In doing puzzles, I always do the entire edge before doing the rest of the puzzle. So very similar processes between the three activities. Thank you for the instruction and the memories!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Hooray! You are marvelous, darling. Just marvelous. Love your vids. Being new at quilting, you inspire me to break out and be daring. I'm not very accurate but I'm having such fun and learning so much that when things go a bit wonky I just say "It's okay. It's a (wall hanging, placemat, runner etc), it's not a wedding gown." Thanks Angela.🙋

[@lesliefirebaugh6569]

I got Slim from your store and I LOVE it. It is so easy for this beginner quilter. I have been so apprehensive about machine quilting, but your videos have built my confidence up. After struggling with a lap quilt, I took a step back and quilted placemats. Today I finished my first free motion piece, a large pillow sham. Thanks for all that you do to help us newbies out.

[@selliott494]

Hi AngelaI have to say that you have inspired me to love my free motion quilting. The rulers are a great tool. I took one of quilted projects to a quilting retreat yesterday and I got somany positive comments. I told them all about you and your dot to dot quilting craftsy class and the benefits of using the rulers to make the lines straight. Thanks for the lessons and the laughs.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww!! Thank you so much for your support! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

[@jillcaretto7996]

Thank you, I'm just starting to try FMQ and with rulers, this is really helpful.

[@mslj4062]

Wow - Angela you did it again. You make it look so easy. Love the ruler design. Thank you so much for the tutorial. :-)

[@karenhickey3377]

You sure make me wanna try using rulers with my sewing machine! You make this look super easy (and a lot of fun!) I just ordered Shorty to start with. I can't wait to try it out AND to add more rulers to my stash 😉Thank you for these videos. You are an amazing Instructor!!

[@darlenedriedger2549]

Love your fun look at quilting, but it is your 'AWESOME' energy that I LOVE. I have been a quilter for many, many year and u r such a talented lady, it is so much fun to watch u stitch. 'Little steps' to a great project. U make it look soooooooooo easy. Thanks Angela for being such a GREAT light in the world. Darlene....

[@elizabethfitzgerald2198]

Angela, you’re AWESOME! Your videos have brought me a LONG WAY with machine quilting in just a couple of years. Finally bought a Slim ruler for quilting all those little spikes in the New York Beauty Quilt I’m getting ready to quilt. Thanks for keeping it fun and dragging my OCD personality smoothly and confidently into new areas of machine quilting. 🧵💕🤗

[@heidipucci9078]

Awesome instructions! And it helps to see how you used the ruler while working the quilt.

[@rosettagadson1762]

Thanks Angela for showing us how to use your ruler and giving us great ideas for them...

[@sweettennesseelife1665]

I am new to FMQ and ruler work and I LOVE Slim!

[@itsastitchup]

Angela, I just love your no nonsense, get it done approach to machine quilting. I have been held back by my pefectionism, now I am throwing caution to the wind and having fun.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Let it go!! Perfectionism is great for surgery, but not so much for machine quilting!!

[@socalgingerjohnson]

Linda's Luscious Lathers I agree 100%. I quilted four twin quilts by myself after watching her. It's amazing how motivated I became after realizing I didn't have to pay someone to finish my quilts.

[@robertvillemarette1950]

Ginger Johnson 'mm. Pp

[@pamhart4994]

I started with this ruler. I’m a beginner, beginner. You make it look so easy.

[@1955dmb]

I just ordered and received Slim. Thanks for the quick delivery. Just waiting for my ruler foot to arrive. I'm so anxious to try it. Not that I have any UFO's sitting around ready to quilt or anything.

[@victorianelson9757]

Thank you for doing so many machine quilting demos on a domestic machine! That is so helpful. I used to own a long-arm, so I can definitely see how what you show on the domestic machine can easily be translated to a long-arm. But your demos on the domestic machine help all of us to see how it can be done. And gain confidence on the machine that we already own :-)

[@maureenhoney719]

Those fabric colors are truly gorgeous, love the smaller shapes for table runners, thank you again for another inspiring video Angela!

[@lauraunderwood3325]

Hi Angela! I have to tell you -- I tried FMQ a long time ago and it was a horrible mess. I was so discouraged, I never tried again. However, after watching your videos and your smiling, happy face, I decided to try again and voila -- it wasn't so bad! I have been practicing and practicing and just bought Slim today! I've already tried it out just a little bit and you know what? I am now confident that, with enough practice, I CAN DO FMQ! I'm so excited and pleased, and it's all thanks to you and your sunny and relaxed attitude. I can't thank you enough! Keep those wonderful videos coming, please. :)

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@juliehoppel3590]

I’m so with you Laura. I can’t believe how much fun this is. FMQ always stressed me out so I always quilt by hand. But no more!!!! And I’m having a blast.

[@maureengreen4008]

I asked my sister what her favourite colours were...she said orange and purple! I'm going to try your half square triangles, flying geese and what ever I can muster!

[@rebeccawolf3196]

The way you move around the quilt is so well planned - it reminds me of a dialog in Back to the Future3 about thinking fourth dimensionally.(yes, I am a movie nerd). We just all need to think in the fourth dimension to move around the quilt - add that echo later to help you move around the quilt. Brilliant!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I love BTTF!! We have a movie marathon with all three movies not too long ago!

[@hollyscroggin3939]

Another great video. Looking forward to your long arm videos. This one very helpful. Love the fabrics.

[@laurakilner440]

Creative randomness. I was hooked on making it all the same. I love the look of your look so much more.

[@MsFentons]

Thanks Angela! I like the way you demonstrated the way you actually move..... slow, not fast. Very often when I watch the demonstrations my first recall is the “fast forward” so, when I initially started free motion quilting I thought faster movements were better. I did slow it down to a methodical pace. Your descriptions of nice and slow and the fast forwards were just right. Thanks again, you are a really good instructor ( I wanted to say communicator but I’m retired and instructor is just as powerful but nicer). Looking forward to longarm tutorials! Sally

[@wendyogletree6623]

I've got your new rulers at the top of my wish list! Love all your videos and relaxed attitude. It really encourages folks to get out there and play without worrying about perfection. I really appreciate the close ups of your quilting designs in this video. It would be great to see more of this approach in the future, especially for your Midnight Quilt show videos. All the best!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww, thanks so much for you sweet compliments! I am so glad that you find them helpful!!

[@heidipucci9078]

Beautiful quilt and colors

[@kathleenkeenan4296]

Fab tutorial & you make it look so easy.

[@debbiepickthall5900]

This is going to be fun!!! I'm one of those perfectionists but I am definitely going to chill and enjoy your instructions!! Thanks for all of the info and guidance!!

[@bethsprister5782]

Love this quilting with ruler thing! I better get going and order me some rulers. I would be interested in seeing a close up of how you managed the corners of the border on this quilt. Thanks for giving us such great tutorials!

[@ladyt1277]

Angela, you are just fabulous! All of your projects are so beautiful. Thank you for the awesome tutorials

[@carmenbutler1688]

Angela thank you sooooooooooooo very much for this video. You are simply amazing and fun.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww!! You are amazing!!!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

I *just* purchased "slim" this week. Can't wait to use it. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@suzisaintjames]

Margaret Lewin showed your rulers on her live feed today. Many blessings from sunny Arizona.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

How fun is that!!!

[@suzisaintjames]

Angela Walters, I think it says how wonderful she thinks of your new rulers! You Go Girl! xoxo from sunny 🌞 Arizona.

[@brendafoley6995]

Yes. . and she was excited to hear she can use it on her longarm!!

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Quelle artiste douée......Magnifique...

[@socalgingerjohnson]

I always feel so confident after listening to your motivational comments. Could you add links to some other videos that show how you maneuver around the quilt? This was so helpful.

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you Angela 📏

[@5d41k3]

You make it look so easy

[@lesleyfarris4025]

Inspiring. Thank you very much.

[@jw-tu9uf]

Angela, First I just want to say thank you for sharing all your wonderful quilting ideas with us. I love watching your videos. I get excited when I see that you have uploaded one. You are soooo blessed and talented (and funny). Anyways, I am a beginner quilter. I made one quilt for my mother for her birthday in 2017. It turned out somewhat ok to me, but she loves it. I guess that's all that matters. I am currently working on a second quilt, piecing it together right now. I've been practicing quilting on some scraps to try to get better at it so by the time I'm finished piecing my quilting will have improved. I feel like I struggle with gliding doing the free motion. I even bought a small supreme slider and it still seems like I'm struggling gliding as I'm trying to free motion. You make it look so easy. Even in this video I see you didn't use one or had an extension table. What am I doing wrong?

[@campannette]

Thanks for the demo of this ruler. Learned some new variations to add to my quilting designs. Also love the Tula Pink fabrics.

[@khall5827]

Thanks for all your challenges! I can’t wait to get started on this one. I am off to cut out my boarders!

[@HRHDMKYT]

"Trust me. When you're done, nobody's going to notice [if your quilting's not perfect]". I think that is the key to all quilting. You are right Angela. People will just marvel that you made something they couldn't possibly. And that you took the time, trouble (and expense) to make it. I mean, when was the last time you stuck your nose into someone ELSE's quilt to judge their quilting skill? We need to give ourselves the same break. I agree with your advice: Be kind (especially to onesself), and please stop "should-ing" all over yourself! ~Diana from Toronto

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! I am cheering you on over here, keep it up!

[@anniematheson2335]

Wow! I loved this video. I actually think I could do this. Thanks Angela...

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

You definitely can do it!! It just takes a little practice!

[@foggymtn]

Ok Angela, because of you I now have a ruler foot and one little ruler with a straight edge and a curvy edge. You've inspired me. Thank you. Just one quick question here on this video. When you were working that cute border, you did not explain how you did the corners there. Can you show us that? Border corners can be tricky.

[@karoliyer4860]

Wow this gives me courage to try and quilt my own projects, I'm new to your videos and I'm hooked already, Thanks

[@bgabriel]

Video helps tremendously! Being able to revisit tutorial makes a great difference in my confidence and willingness to work on my quilts. Thanks!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank you for watching! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support!!

[@wezhappy]

Angela I just love your work and your teaching style! I appreciate the fact that you laugh at yourself and just have fun doing what tou love to do!! I was wondering if your feed dogs are down? If so are you using a lot of pressure pushing down as you go around the edge of the ruler?

[@annettes7460]

Wow, Angela, what a great tutorial! Thanks so much.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU so much for watching, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support!

[@GeorgiaGranJan]

I took my first free motion quilting class today and I can’t stop watching your tutorials! Love seeing how you use these rulers. Can you share what type free motion foot you are using here? Love your practical approach and genuine love for quilting. Thank you.

[@laurakilner440]

❤️. I love my full set, including slim! Very cool and fun.

[@beatricedenevepollet4153]

I love this video ! Thank you for sharing. I am not so much afraid of using rulers now :-)

[@vernabeckford8190]

I love all your tutorials especially the straight and curvy ruler. My problem is my bobbin threat is loose. Dont know what to do to correct it.

[@kaylaing9595]

Hi Angela! I love all the designs you can make with your new rulers. I tried three times to order them, but couldn't. I'll try one more time, and if it doesn't work, I'll call your shop okay? Thanks, I love all your videos.

[@nancyhiggs7171]

Love your videos and your quilt masterpieces.

[@huldahsmith3476]

I enjoy watching all the different videos on freestyle quilting. I have yet to try it myself. My question is how do you prepare your quilt to start the quilting?

[@lauriehuber5694]

ty so very much for teaching this old dogs new tips... please advise where to get supplies you use

[@sandygray4626]

Slim is my go to ruler now, even for SITD. LOVE how it grabs and stays put, even for my low shank machine. Thank you for coming up with these. Will there be more in the future? I have your set. You are so fun to watch and so helpful 😃.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Definitely!! I plan to make so many videos about them that you all get tired of me, lol!

[@janraster200]

Your quilting is beautiful. Can you do a segment of quilting on a home machine on a big quilt? I struggle to keep the quilt top from bunching up, and I also have arthritis in my hands which adds to my difficulty. Thank you so much for posting these videos.

[@lathasatyan5086]

I love watching your videos. You make it look so easy and inspire me to try. So I bought a few of your quilting rulers. I have a brother SQ9185 and the low shank quilting foot I bought doesn't let me move the quilt sandwich under the foot specially on a seam and with the supreme slider. Can you suggest a remedy please.

[@cindygehrke5249]

Love this tutorial! I need this ruler and give it a try! As always I always learn something new from you Angela! Thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@lynnettemckinley4636]

I loved the "navigation" tips" in this one.... sometimes I can't figure out the best way to do what I want to do without traveling 8 times ....

[@gracielaanaya2663]

Hola, soy de la Argentina...me encanta esta tecnica,la buena honda y la explicacion que das, aunque me encantaria que tus videos estuvieran subtitulados...asi podria a llegar a entender mejor tus explicaciones...saludos¡¡¡

[@paml2642]

I can't wait to try this quilting technique! Guess I need to get busy on a flying geese quilt!

[@franandjerome919]

Hi Angela! I LOVE your tutorials........I have learned so much from you and your best tips for me are "echo, echo, echo" and "no one will notice small mistakes/just keep quilting"!!:-) I would really like to make that quilt/table runner. Is there a pattern for it? If not, what is the size of the flying geese and I can figure it out myself:-) It is SO colorful.....I LOVE color!

[@franandjerome919]

I just noticed someone else asked the same question and that you will post the pattern and fabric when/if it is available. Thanks!

[@jackietucker8942]

I find your videos very helpful. KEEP THEM COMING. With a 6.5" of throat space, I am rather limited for size of quilts. Thankfully I discovered QAYG by columns which has saved me a bundle of cash.

[@jessicacarr8333]

I am so excited for when all my rulers get in. I love your tutorial videos. Do you have one on how to do circles/pebbles on a domestic?

[@juliathompson3317]

Angela, you are my "go to" for quilting confidence, motivation, and inspiration...for many years now. I just adore you. I also love that you are not a long arm snob! You understand that not all of us can afford nor have space for one and even though you are in the big leagues you have not forgotten us that still quilt on our home machines! (on Midnight Quilt Show too!!!) You are so real...just lovely Angela! Oh, my question...may I use my plastic oval shaped free motion foot with this ruler or would I need to purchase this foot you are using in the video?

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

You can definitely use the free-motion foot that you have! If you find that you are running the ruler over the foot, you may want to consider getting a ruler foot. Hope that helps!

[@cjacob9875]

Love your work! Did you notice that your machine sounds like it needs to have a turn up!

[@andreagrimes3078]

Love it. Can't quite see how the corners of the borders were done. Can you add a pic of the border corner?

[@gailluther]

Love your videos. I wish you would come out with a low-shank version of your rulers.

[@mesewhappy]

Thanks for a great demo. I hope to pick up this ruler at a quilt show this weekend. You are Still my favorite quilter and teacher. Love Tula’s fabric also.

[@cc83jc85]

loved this thanks!

[@debglastetter851]

Angela, great video.

[@hippochic]

Have you made a video where you discuss using a domestic machine, a larger size quilt, and rulers? How do you manage all this? Also, do folks continue to pin baste when using rulers?

[@pattybischoff2343]

Your new rulers look great and the tutorials are wonderful. Any chance Creative Grids is going to make a thinner set for short shank machines?

[@Adnar818]

Could you do a video on picking fabrics for the various quilt patterns? Do you mostly use pre-cut?

[@rongrossi4705]

This technique looks doable. As a new quilter I'm excited about that. If I were only going to get one ruler for this general purpose, which is better, shorty or slim?? Thank you so much for your fun and fabulous tutorials.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

It depends on the machine, if you have a larger throat, go with slim. If you don't have very much throat space, go with shorty. Thanks so much!!

[@stephanniemetz3610]

You make it look so easy...

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I have had just a little practice ;)

[@Hackdaddy81]

Thanks for helping me fall in love with quilting again..

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! That is the ultimate compliment!

[@Hackdaddy81]

Angela Walters I started quilting again after my mom passed away I used to do it with her. After I got all her quilting notions and sewing machine I took he nursing scrubs to make a quilt. Took 2 years but it’s done now... found you and the midnight quilt show in the process... I have even started my own quilting page on Facebook called quilting on a budget. ... thanks for making this art seem so easy and fun.. it helped me with the loss of my mother.. thank you

[@wezhappy]

Drone phots and videos

[@marybarnett7277]

Love the free motivation feathers

[@Jerzidi9]

Would have loved to see you finish the quilt. Were you going to use the background fabric as a border? I need to know how to do that.

[@cinnalouwinna]

Angela, could you possibly do a video explaining the markings on the ruler and where to place them? When you’re stitching in the ditch is the ruler a quarter of an inch away from the seam?

[@dawnsnyder1535]

Going to look for ruler foot for tinlizzie machine...any suggestions....thank u for your encouragement and teaching!!!!

[@mazz5285]

I wanted to see how you did the corners too. I wish the rulers were available in the uk without having to pay more for shipping than for the rulers!

[@monicawhite442]

Hi Angela. Just love your KZbin tutorials. Can you tell me please and this may sound stupid but....do I put my feed dogs down when doing quilting. Sorry for asking such a stupid question. Monica , Melbourne Australia.

[@farmgirlw837]

Angela, how did you finish the corners? I saw a brief glance and it looked like squares? Not sure though. Also, what is your second most favorite ruler to use? Thanks again for your excellent tutorials. I really enjoyed your Craftsy classes.

[@deelankford1180]

again, Thank you sister!

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Hi Angela, I’m now trying to learn how to quilt my own quilts. I use Auriful 50wt for piecing and love it. Do you like it for quilting as well or do you use a 40wt for quilting? I suppose it would depend on the look you are going for, but I was wanting to know what you like to use mostly when quilting?

[@janetehoffman]

Angela, do you use a thicker thread when stitching in the ditch, or any other quilting? You are an inspiration 😘

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I like to use a 50 wt thread. I use it for free-motion quilting as well as stitching in the ditch. Hope that helps!

[@windyloweryking1826]

There was a few different sound options in this video. I defiantly prefer the sound of the machine without the music. Having just finished you All Roads quilt design with the Turn in Early quilting option, I found that it was helpful to pay attention to the sound/speed of the machine. I like to hear what it sounds like when the quilting is done right in comparison to the sounds mine made. O_o

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much for watching! I will keep that in mind for future tutorials.

[@susansherboglosenger6655]

Windy Lowery Was

[@ghawkins13307]

Personally I love the music to all you videos. I think it gives it that extra umph! Don't stop the music!

[@kimlinderman3615]

Hi Angela - do you recommend a clear or metal ruler quilting foot? I also see many different brands available; any recommendations?

[@sueleavitt28]

Angela, I love your videos - have learned a great deal from watching you. I have been trying to do some free motion quilting on my home sewing machine on smaller projects. I have had great difficulty with the tension. HELP........! Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

What kind of tension problems are you having? Does it happen all the time or in random spots?

[@sueleavitt28]

The tension issues happen when I am moving the fabric in something other than a straight line. When I try to do curves, circles, etc. I have already taken the machine to the shop 3 times - twice for tension and once for a lesson since it seemed as though it was operator error. I thought I was good and ended up with a mess when I got back home!

[@ireneolsen8131]

would love to have seen how you did the corners of the border. maybe next time??

[@memefraser3961]

Hi Angela, love watching you quilt 😊. I was wondering the same Mary Jane about the corners. Could you post a picture please? Also, did you use double sided fusible fleece? Thank you for all that you do.

[@tizzytinker149]

Love the look of your rulers, sad they are not sold in the uk :(

[@lynnettemckinley4636]

+Watching your videos gets me into quilting my own quilt mode. Your ""can do " attitude is contagious. Do you have your rulers available in your store in Liberty? I'd love to do a class with you...

[@sallyolsen1244]

Just love your tutorials another one to add to the list Angela.What is the name of the fabric you used it is so bright and colourful

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

It's Tula Pink's newest fabric collection, "All Stars". Isn't it amazing!!!

[@sallyolsen1244]

Thank you Angela, From the land down under

[@Lpsb232]

I just played with my first quilting ruler Slim and new ruler foot. Went pretty good for the most part. I made a practice quilt sandwich out of a couple fat quarters and some wool batting I had left from another quilt. I practiced the square spiral I saw on one of your other videos. I had a few issues with my top thread breaking. Does anyone have any ideas why this would happen?

[@cazfromoz1]

Angela, wish I could quilt those curvy 'petal' designs with your slim ruler. Not happy w/results when I try to quilt them using FMQ. Perhaps, one of those queen supreme sheets would help...Do you know if slippery sheets work on bed of Pfaff machines, having a sloped front?

[@heatherallen9881]

Hi Angela. Another great video from you. I know you said it was Aurifil thread but what colour are you using? I have a quilt that is very multi coloured and I need a quilting thread that won’t be too obvious.

[@debrad5783]

Hello, I noticed that you have a "basting" stitch around the perimeter of your quilt. Do you do that for all your quilts? I can see how this could keep the quilt square but does it work for bigger quilts also? I mean, what if the fabric moves to one side or another when you quilt the middle and you end up with a bulge of fabric on an edge? Thanks :)

[@annierego5795]

Hi Angela, First off, I love all your videos! Here is my request and if a video already exists, please direct me to it and if not and if what I’m asking for is too much maybe to can direct me to other videos as well. I am 100% a visual learner. I am also not “design creative” but I can add on to existing ideas. I am new to using rulers and was wondering if there is a tutorial where you give ideas on using all 3 of your rulers on different blocks in one quilt. In other words, when looking at the entire quilt, what tips can or suggest for what type of ruler to use on the certain blocks. I also love all your free motion designs too. I was thinking about making a quilt using solid fabrics in different size blocks and use it as a quilting Sampler, rather than a block Sampler. Thanks for all your tips and inspirations. Annie from San Diego. Ps. I just came upon your “Deciding what to quilt”series. So I think that is my answer. :)