Machine Quilting with Cutout Rulers: The Free-Motion Challenge Quilting Along with Angela Walters

Machine quilting with cutout rulers is so much fun! In this tutorial, I will show you just how many different ways to use them.
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[@susanharrell8902]

During Covid, I ordered a quilting needle & templates. Now I know about overlapping. A GREAT helpful tip!!!

[@vidaarrington9355]

I am learning soo much. Now to get a new ruler base, and practice.

[@elaineadair]

I'm out of breath with excitement - wanting to try them all!

[@cc83jc85]

Love your explanations, excellent work! I need to buy every single of your rulers!

[@feefee88]

This was really helpful thanx Angela

[@peggymalaski4061]

This video (with all your other ones) needs a “love” button. Thank you for sharing your lessons with us!!!! I greatly appreciate it.

[@charliechips100]

Thank you Angela ‼️ love how you used taj to quilt the border of overlapping leaves as well as stitching leaves along a drawn line😊😊

[@frankdearr2772]

Great topic, thanks 👍

[@TheMelanieGrace]

I'm so glad I have both Sid and Taj rulers! I'm going to try all these designs! Thank you Angela!

[@jeannetteyale3567]

Thank you for showing cut out rulers helps me with what to do with boards we are watching each lesson here from Aust

[@debiyoneda4085]

Very informative, thanks Angela

[@F15mother]

I'm so excited to get to my machine and try playing with the insides of my rulers. I'm very new to this, I got my machine just about a week before this challenge started so these tutorials have been a Godsend. I know it will take time and LOTS of practice but I'm ready & up for the challenge. Thank you, Angela, you're brilliant!

[@maggiehallinan1771]

I’m so excited to try out my new Taj ruler now! Thanks for this fun video! And now I understand what that “slot” is for in Sid!! 🤣 I’m a newbie and I wonder what is the easiest way to get “into” the center of my rulers with my domestic machine. Any quick tips Angela??

[@TriciaLockhart]

Penny dropping moment for me when you raised Taj and used a higher point to allow you to remove / place it over a narrower part of the shank. I'd previously thought as the opening was narrower than the foot that I'd need to break thread. You did it quite quickly so may need to emphasise on the live chat. Loving this challenge.

[@lauriebenzie1386]

Yes, it was an AHA! moment for me as well seeing Angela slip the shank through the Taj ruler instead of lifting the foot.

[@TriciaLockhart]

@@lauriebenzie1386 Glad I wasn't the only one that had not previously thought of it.

[@ValerieJGarrison]

Hmm. I must have missed that part. What point in the video did you notice it? I'd like to understand what you mean.

[@ValerieJGarrison]

Hmm. I must have missed that part. What point in the video did you notice it? I'd like to understand what you mean.

[@lauriebenzie1386]

@@ValerieJGarrison it was near the end at 13:50. Angela was using a long arm, but good to know if you are unable to lift your presser foot high enough to slid the ruler under the foot on a domestic. I have one machine that doesn't lift all the way up due to the way the ruler foot attaches to the shank.

[@raeelder9924]

I ordered some rulers and had to use paypal. and I was wondering if you received my order, Rachel

[@nitadaltonhypnosis]

Love the technique AND those gloves! Where can we purchase some?

[@judykreiter6949]

Love to finally see cut out, love taj

[@janivarsson2913]

Thank you Angela for this video I now understand how to use Taj but I think it will take some practice before I can use Taj .

[@karlabiasiolli5997]

Wanted to ask you Angela or anyone that might know.. Can I use your/her rulers only Janome 9450 high shank machine? I think hers are just low shank?

[@modhatter113]

Angela, I'd like to make a suggestion. I hope you won't mind. After you demonstrate how to make a particular design with a ruler, it would be so nice to be able to actually see the design finished, and not a one second look, but actually let the camera stay on the finished design for a bit so we can see the result clearly. I realize you are teaching a technique, but not being able to see the results of it is so frustrating. You are a gifted and talented quilter, but we on the other side of the screen need to see the results of your technique as well. Thank you.

[@marleneslone1623]

I agree with you

[@alicemathews4470]

Beautiful

[@lugenebastian9676]

you make this look so easy! I do ok with small practice fabrics but when I tried to do it on a larger quilt I totally messed it up and had to rip it out. Conclusion is, I have to wait until my left hand is a little stronger to do a larger quilt but can move around a smaller one. Thanks for all the tips and tricks on using rulers because before I looked at rulers and got that deer in the headlights look

[@lyndaplamann32]

I have this same problem. Everything seems fairly easy on the small piece. I learned the hard way that I have make sure that there is no way my quilt will get hung up on the edge of my extension table. I still have a harder time in larger pieces and am hoping Angela has words of advice! - Lynda

[@lugenebastian9676]

@@lyndaplamann32 I hope she does cause I so want to quilt like she does!!

[@little1942]

Add a small table to the left of you to support the quilt on that side. Even if it’s just a small tv dinner tray. It made a huge difference in my quilting. I had the same problem. Did great on small projects, then nothing but trouble on a small twin size quilt, including major tension problems! That table on my left was a game changer. I’m now almost done with that twin size quilt and have had none of the problems hat plagued before.

[@lyndaplamann32]

@@little1942 Excellent suggestion. I do have a table on the left, and it does help. Probably what I really need is more practice!! It’s nice to hear you’re having success... gives me hope.😊

[@little1942]

@@lyndaplamann32 After doing that quilt I’ve learned a few things. I need more practice. A lot more practice! But you have to start somewhere. Lol. Overall, I’m very happy with it! With the exception of the last border, I’m using the designs that I learned from Angela and it’s my first time using them! I’ve also decided that if the three year old that gets it complains about the “primitively organic” quilting when she gets older, if she can track me down, I’ll make her another one. Maybe by then my skills will have improved! Lol. Good luck Kat! You will be quilting like Angela in no time.

[@kblaiwes6099]

Ooh! Need Sid! Love those stars!

[@craciopio]

Love your video - do you have just your topper and batting or all together already? Answer quick I’m at a stopping point LOL

[@janivarsson2913]

Loved the video section on Sid. It hope to improve my starburst by using Sid to keep them straight. Thanks so much.

[@patsain8031]

Thank you for help with rules I really learned a lot with you thank you

[@cindyvaughn8499]

Great video. Now I understand how to use my rulers. Thank you so much.

[@Ronda49ers]

New to using rulers and motion quilting. My question is their a specific stitch you are supposed to use and do you need to change stitch lengths etc?

[@pamelaburch4484]

I am looking forward to next week when you talk about points. I have used this ruler but am having a problem getting consistent points.

[@maggiehallinan1771]

I’m having trouble on the outer points of Taj too, but I’m sure Angela will clear it up next week 😉

[@TriciaLockhart]

On Taj I've learnt to stop just before the point and go very cautiously for a few stritches but like you hope for further pointers!

[@nanrussum3805]

Learned so much. Now to work!! Thanks, Angela!!

[@carolhouseman7664]

Love,love ,love these challenges as well as the live thurs chats. Thank you Angela for your enthusiasm and inspiration.

[@ms2604]

Excellent video and great diagrams! thanks Angela

[@larcieburnett9448]

Wonderful class. Do you use cut-out in SID ruler to sew on binding? Then do you turn and sew down the binding with machine?

[@hrhdmk5845]

Thanks for this video Angela. I’m very happy I bought “Taj” from you, now I just need to order the ruler foot so I can try some of these lovely motifs on my next project. They look fabulous! ~Diana K.

[@jenniferdonze4727]

Angela, Thank you so much for doing these challenges! You say that practice will help me improve and it really has. For me your challenges, with the pre-printed fabric are a great way to practice. I especially like it when you tell us exacted what to quilt and where because then I don't have to decide like I do on my own quilts. Please consider doing a challenge with swirls and pebbles - I love these designs but I need your directed help to practice. Thanks!

[@dawng7173]

Angela, where can I purchase your rulers? 💕 your work 😊

[@jennifermoss5927]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! The rulers were so intimidating to me. After this video, I was able to use it on my mid-arm machine, Q'nique 15pro.

[@GeorgianNights]

Sid is great

[@ValerieJGarrison]

Cool video! Thanks for the diagrams and tip sheet!

[@jaclynramsier5271]

Ooh do you have a cut out for a 5 pointed star like the American flag? That would be neat!

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Ohmygoodness now I need a Sid!

[@Oceanquilts]

Love all your videos! This was wonderful . I’ve purchased rulers, and was intimidated to try, but not any longer, thank you😊

[@lynettethebrunette8969]

Hi, just found your channel and I love it. Question is, do I have to buy anything else besides these rulers? I have my FMQ foot, my babylock etc....but will I have enough room with the ruler? Hope you understand the question.....

[@sheliawhitten9025]

I also need to know if my new Babylock Brilliant will work with you rulers used in video before buying.

[@lindamahoney9450]

Thank you! Love this one!

[@neldamachovsky2439]

Love these quilting designs! So fun!

[@susanyoung1950]

Wonderful teaching! It’s so fun on Angela’s panel! But I have to adjust my ruler foot down against the quilt as far as possible (still allowing the fabric to move under it) to prevent skipped stitches and lumped up thread on the underside. As such, I’m having trouble using the rulers on a pieced top, where the seam line thickness prevents easy movement. Are there any tips for managing the bumps at seams, under a ruler foot? If I adjust it up to slide easier, I get bad stitch quality. Help!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

The seam shouldn't be too high to quilt over....just maybe where multiple points come together. Are you using the same batting in both?

[@susanyoung1950]

@@AngelaWaltersfmq yes same batting. I can get over seams, but places where 3 pieces or more come together are an issue. I’m too far into the quilting on my pieced top quilt to go back and press seams open, or otherwise reduce bulk. Live and learn! I’m still a rookie at this. Guess I’ll figure something out. Maybe “straight-ish” free-hand with a spring floating foot will have to do for those thick areas.

[@sassy_2437]

Do you have a video about setting a domestic machine up for ruler quilting? I’m having trouble w my thread breaking, idk how low the ruler foot should be over the sandwich. I’m using a 1979 singer sewing machine w a slant shank also. YES, I’m also in the process of purchasing a new machine soon,,,, very soon ☺️

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

Where do you get the glove? I think that would help with the grip.

[@dalequadros634]

Love your videos! Where did you find your three finger gloves?

[@margarethannah1488]

Love those gloves...where are they available?

[@shirleyallen7912]

Angela do you put you foot pedal to the floor & decrease your spead? Please tell us how to do this Thank you

[@vickijeanne9958]

Hi Angela! Do the rulers have grip 'things' to keep them from sliding on fabric???!

[@beagarrison3621]

Do you have to back up over stitches?

[@designsbychristinacunningh8520]

I would love to see more ways to use Sid. I’ve had it for a while but mainly use it for stitch in the ditch

[@jlhoeting]

She has another video just for Sid from a while back... just search for “quilting ruler Sid” and it should pop up. Maybe that will help for the short term. ☺️

[@marlenebrackett292]

I love your videos! I am very new to quilting. I wonder, would there be a way to get your pattern for the All roads layer cake quilt? I can't wait to go out and find these rulers! I had no idea they existed!

[@lisaa6232]

Tension question: my bobbon side is loose, what can I do to change it for more consistent stitches? Am I moving too fast. I have played with the top tension it looks good. Back not so much. Thanks

[@martypoplin4131]

I am really enjoying watching your videos. However, I'm becoming very frustrated with the Yicbor templates I bought from Amazon. I have a Brother SQ9050 that I just love but I can't use any of these templates with my machine, the quilting foot won't go all the way down and doesn't have enough space to go around the designs. As you can tell I'm new at trying to use templates, any help would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. Thx in advance.

[@TheMamaFitz]

What sewing machine are you using in this video, please?

[@myradavis2284]

I did not see you demo the SID ruler on the longarm. How do you get the longarm foot into the center of the ruler - since there is no channel like with the Taj?

[@shannonwilson1314]

Or on my home machine. Do you have to break thread?

[@drewrichardson8789]

Thanks I was going to ask this as well

[@karenwendel7199]

She did comment on this. On the longarm, you have to physically push up the hopping foot and slide ruler under

[@myradavis2284]

@@karenwendel7199 on my APQS you cannot push up on the foot. So this is not possible for me

[@jlhoeting]

I would love to see you echo the leaf shape in the beginning.

[@liannevlasin8419]

I love watching the videos & have 3 of the rulers but as yet not ventured forth in using them. I have looked & don't find what I call a complete tutorial. By this I mean, you tell me about the foot but not about the "spring" adjustment. Is the foot supposed to touch the sandwich like a normal foot would touch the fabric? I know to put my feed dogs down but what about the foot? What should my stitch length be? Rather than spend lots of $$ on a Supreme Slider I bght a yd of vinyl & cut it to the size I wanted & cut the hole for the dog/needle. I sure wish there was a quilting ruler tutorial for dummies.

[@marnafoltz8886]

I enjoyed your video and excited to make the Starbursts.

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

I just bought a used Kenmore. I don't know the model. How do you tell if it is long or short shank needle?

[@penelopewalton7520]

Can you use that on any sewing machine

[@lindadevito2223]

Good evening Angela. If I have a BSR on my Bernina, can I still do ruler work?

[@teresaweitz9698]

You will need a ruler foot for your Bernina to use with rulers, not the BSR foot.

[@tessamontoya5636]

I have tried to find those gloves! What brand/where can I get them/what type are they? 🙃

[@pstruble413]

On her website Tessa - quiltingismytherapy.com

[@kairstenstevens4823]

They are sold on Angela's site. Quilting is my therapy.

[@kathybradley1917]

What domestic machine are you using for this?

[@carolemartin241]

Good morning Angela, In the instructional video it appears that the fabric is not moving as you are holding the ruler firmly. How can one do this and keep even stitches if fabric merely move? Thank you for your clarification

[@kathyautry8690]

I have a sit down longarm, how do you position Sid for the inside cutout for the stitch in the ditch etc. My machine does not have enough space under the foot for a 1/4 ruler. I can only use ones that have a opening to slide the ruler through the shank.

[@brendaisham3521]

Please tell me where I can buy the foot you are using to do this quilting.

[@miriammatthias2068]

What kind of foot do I need for a Janome 6600?

[@musicmom614]

With the Sid ruler, how do you get it under the foot without crashing down on the foot?

[@jessicapierson9817]

Is there a way to make wishbones with a cut out ruler? Or any ruler for that matter? It's a shape I love but I just can't master it

[@margaretbrown2251]

Can I get these rulers in Australia?

[@jeannainnc8390]

I am using grooming arms to help with quilt.tension but I am still struggling with getting my stitching to look smooth. With my medium shank machine I find the thick rulers hard to quilt with.

[@samanthaelizabeth8330]

Pretty nails!!:)

[@kimvernon5236]

Where can I get the gloves you're wearing?

[@theresalepicier157]

HOW DO YOU OVERLAP THE WAVY PART OF SID? I CANT GET THE CENTER CORRECT.

[@nakshipolly5666]

What is the name and model of your sewing machine?

[@samcraftstoo7616]

I have bought some of these templates, but I'm struggling to use them and feel like I'm fighting the sewing machine. What am I doing wrong ? Any tips as I really want to add more to my quilts.

[@hrhdmk5845]

Are you dropping your feed dogs and setting your stitch length to zero? You may need a Teflon sheet under your needle to help your quilt run more smoothly - Supreme slider is one brand. But there are also some tutorials on KZbin where you can make yourself one out of a children’s snow carpet or thick clear vinyl

[@samcraftstoo7616]

@@hrhdmk5845 I didn't know about the stitch length, I am dropping the feed dogs and I have just bought a Teflon sheet. Thank you for replying most KZbin channels don't bother to answer questions. So a BIG THANK YOU. I'll try your suggestions.

[@little1942]

I also highly recommend some quilting gloves. Honestly, I just use a pair from the gardening section at Walmart. Those gloves were a game changer in moving the quilt. I also found I really struggled when I didn’t have my quilt supported to the left of me. I wish I could show pictures to show what I ended up doing that helped tremendously. I have a 6ft table behind my quilting table (it’s a small cabinet from the 70’s) and a small collapsible table to the left me. I end up with an “L” shape around my machine. That table to the left of me made a HUGE difference in supporting the quilt! It even solved a lot of my tension problems. If your machine is not in a cabinet, consider getting a sew steady table for your machine. That will give you a much larger work space for use with rulers. Last but not least, it does take a bit of practice to learn to move the quilt and the template at the same time, but keeping them together. Ask me how I know! Lol. But I’m getting better every time I practice. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.

[@teresatierney4817]

Little 1 In addition to the above suggestions, do whatever you can to support the weight of your quilt so that it doesn't "drag." For example, you can lower an ironing board to table height to expand your work area and spread your quilt around.

[@samcraftstoo7616]

@@little1942 Thank you for your suggestions, I'll order myself some gloves as I live in the UK. Some really helpful suggestions, I've bought a table special for Sewing as it helps support the quilt. I'm still new to quilt but I've definitely got the bug. I think it's going to be a case of practice, practice, practice on a piece of fabric that's just to learn. A BIG THANK YOU. XXX 💖💝💗👍

[@louiseah7662]

How do you get the rulers in and out?

[@craciopio]

How do I get the SID ruler?

[@AldingtonRae-g4i]

Lowe Crossroad

[@AnnaWebber-j3o]

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[@robertablake7595]

I have a problem when the area to be quilted is larger than the area for working on my mid arm machine.

[@VirginiaEdwards-l9o]

Jast Alley

[@swapnaatram843]

Name of foot which is u use

[@AndersonEsther-d1c]

Lillian Shoal

[@GeorgeannGordner-m2v]

Alfonzo Keys

[@lindamuller8822]

My ruler foot does not fit through the opening in TAJ.

[@lindamuller8822]

Ok thanks, i found it in the video and it works~!

[@GretchenRedmond-h4d]

Adams Key

[@JamesSims-q4k]

Yvonne Road

[@shannonwilson1314]

I just realized that I can't use the inside of Squiggy because of the back of my foot (low shank)won't allow it to get all the way into the peak of the inside curve. Does that mean I won't be able to use cut outs properly either?

[@little1942]

You can, you would just need to turn the quilt (with the template) so the template hits another part of the foot ie: the front or the sides. Try using squiggly with the open side away from you or at an angle.

[@AlmaChancey-z4f]

Jaiden Court

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Mayer Junction

[@TimBradley-t9h]

Karl Estate

[@ruthannmccaulley372]

I clicked like (cuz I DO like it a lot) but still can't find the print outs.

[@dawnnelson3280]

Here is the link: quiltingismytherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fmqal-3-week-4-quilting-diagrams.pdf

[@dawnnelson3280]

The info she references along with the links are below the “Like” or “Thumbs up”. Just scroll down.

[@kblaiwes6099]

There is a little triangle under the video. If you click on that it should create more of a drop down list where you will find all links

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