Free Motion Quilting Skills and Drills: Feathers

[@MsSuydam]

I've just discovered the video's from man Sewing. You are giving me the confidence to start quilting my quilts

[@Quiltie_vw_chica]

Thank you. Went to you first to figure out how. Hearts. Doh!!! Fun to see young rob

[@kathyrice7461]

I luv luv luv you. Don't worry - - I'm 74 yo. You are safe and I'm married! You have helped me so much. Thank you for the wonderful tutorials. You and Jenny Doan are absolutely angels...

[@ManSewingVids]

Thanks for tuning in, Kathy!

[@peliciablackmon8200]

Thank you so much for your great quilting tutorials. I have learned so much, now I need to practice.

[@indyphoto1]

I love this series, but particularly this one. I am doing my best to work up to Free Motion quilting and these tutorials have helped and given me the courage to attempt new things!

[@Ingaludlow1]

I am so glad to see a tutorial on a real quilt. Also real time, it takes the time it takes to do the motif. Thanks I enjoy your videos.

[@tobishawabkah1167]

Holy cow!! I’m so glad I found you to begin my journey in machine quilting

[@pamnailor2403]

Really appreciate your descriptions as they help me to "get it". Quilting is new to me and you are my favorite source for help.

[@northerngal]

Rob, I want to thank you for your teaching skills. You have a way of breaking down the task and making it easier to understand. I've been machine quilting for some time and you continue to give me, "lightbulb" moments. Great job!

[@youngmanmary2918]

Love what I have learned from you. Quilting does take practice practice .Such a relaxing hobby

[@lindadavis655]

love this tutorial series. You are an inspiration for all of us to practice,practice, practice. great tips, too! Thank-you Rob!

[@ManSewingVids]

+Linda Davis thank you!!!

[@Sassiekinkin]

I have no questions right now, but wanted to say thank you! Your energy, and positivity in your videos is very inspiring for me. Your pace is just perfect too! Please, keep up the great work!

[@AllQuiltedTogetherLLC]

You are brave to do feathers on your quilt while filming! I make all my greatest mistakes when my family members walk by and look over my shoulder! Thanks Rob for your radical approach to FMQ'ing! Party on Wayne!

[@ManSewingVids]

+Jolene Shindler it has taken some practice to get over that fear, that's for sure!!

[@coloringmyworld10]

I really appreciate your tutorials, all of them. You do make it look easy. But you also allow us to see the less than perfect areas. I tend to be a perfectionist and get so stressed out when my machine quilting isn't perfect. I know you have to practice a lot to develop the eye-hand coordination necessary for free motion quilting. That is part of my problem. But your tutorials are probably some of the most meaningful for me. Thanks for a great job and being such an awesome instructor.

[@ManSewingVids]

+Vicki Wettig this comment has made my day, thank you so much! We're glad that you're enjoying this series!

[@hanne5678]

Great tutorial! Just so happens that I'm making a panel quilt, and quilted the center panel with spirals. So, feather #2 with the spiral motifs will decorate the border. Thank you!

[@deborahamaral8470]

I just loved the video! And also had a very nice time watching you!

[@teresemancani7637]

I had such a hard time at first but if you give it time you can master it. I'm glad I didn't give up. Also, do not be critical of your work, it's yours and on,y yours..love all of your videos.

[@OktoPutsch]

Your skills always amaze me, i seriously need to focus more and insist 'til i start mastering the natural of these free movements. Watching you working is inspiring. Many thanks :)

[@ManSewingVids]

+Okto Putsch thanks for watching this one! So glad you're enjoying these FMQ tutorials!

[@grammieluli]

I have a baby quilt sitting here that I must finish by a certain date but am scared to death to even try straight line quilting let alone feathers! You make it look so easy and I love your attitude of "no big deal" if it's not perfect. I am so afraid of ruining my little quilt, especially because it is a gift. I think I'm going to tackle it today after watching you.

[@canamstitcher2625]

Your demonstration using a large sample quilt is very helpful, thank you!

[@sharieblalock8396]

Rob, I just loved seeing your tutorial on feathers ! They look so fantastic and easy too. Feathers are a real fav of mine so intend to try your technique very soon. Thanks !!

[@suhakhaled1984]

How skilled you are!!! You are stitching as if you were drawing with a pencil!! Lucky you!!

[@ManSewingVids]

+suha Khaled well that's how I started and how I continually practice away from a machine, I draw motifs over and over! Eventually making that motion is a natural occurrence!

[@sumitapurekar8376]

You are amazing, not only with your teaching style but if so e mistake happens how to rectify it. Thank you for inspiring

[@sylviahall1424]

Love your detailed instructions! You make it look so easy.

[@justjoy7194]

Oh my goodness' This is a Master peace. Rob makes it look so easy, I'm going to try it again. What Beautiful Talent!

[@katehubbs8894]

I just discovered your tutorials. Love them all! Watching you free motion & following the download designs have helped me as a beginner tremendously. Than you!

[@AudreyAL6]

another great video Rob learning so much from you thanks

[@cjshadow-o2k]

Big whammy stitch! hahahaha! Oh I am SO familiar with those. This is great ~ thanks Rob. Your real-life quilting helps more than you will ever know. I'm hoping one day you will find the time (ha!) to have an occasional Can This Project Be Saved feature to show us how to fix or cover those big whammies.

[@ManSewingVids]

+Cindi Johnson that is such a great idea for a project, thank you, Cindi!! I'm adding it to the list!

[@dignawilson6163]

You are the coolest quilter .Love your tutorials..

[@candacerobinson6867]

Thank you! I can't wait to learn how to make feathers.

[@christineestes9301]

You are my feather hero!! Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial!

[@ManSewingVids]

+Christine Estes you're awesome!! Thanks for the sweet comment!

[@dharmert6487]

Really like your approach to feathers. Been following some other feather profis on KZbin.Your's seem alot easier.Can't wait to get started practicing.

[@ManSewingVids]

+D Harmert that's what I like to hear!! Thanks!

[@shirleyredneck3878]

D Harmer

[@mandywoodward6302]

Man Sew

[@debc8402]

NIce Job! Good to see I'm not the only one who's feathers look not perfect. However I do agree with you gives it I made IT! look not bought in a store..I'm enjoying your FMQ tutorials Thank You :)

[@leemarx2989]

YAY! I am a beginner quilter, love the lessons, love the enthusiasm, love that mistakes are just part of the "art" of the quilt. My questions have more to do with your machine, BL JANE. What tensions (upper/lower) do you use, needle size, thread weight? Isn't there a pressure presser foot adjustment as well? Rob you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for showing up! Sincerely, Lee Marx

[@pamharman4303]

I really enjoyed this, gives me a great idea on how to get started!

[@dianegaus3561]

Thanks for show this from "your" perspective!

[@ThomasOrndorff]

First time viewing. I really like your free motion videos. New type of sewing for me. You make it look easy. Now I will give it a try. Man Sewing is cool.

[@ManSewingVids]

+Thomas Orndorff Thank you so much! We really appreciate the nice comment. Glad that you found our tutorials! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and our newsletter as well!

[@ThomasOrndorff]

Actually, my wife Ann is the sewer who has been using my KZbin account. She has been sewing since she was 13 and is always looking to learn more about new techniques that help her extend her love of the art. If she likes what you are doing, then you must be good. It was easy for her to begin exploring the vast world of KZbin video by just starting from my site. I guess I need to get her set up with her own account now that she is hooked on the fun of exploring KZbin. Tom Orndorff

[@ThomasOrndorff]

Rob--Do you have any video for different feet. Have a question--Why are you using a regular foot--Why not a walking foot. I use the walking foot all the time--Buy 2 or 3 a year. Ann

[@brendastuntz1727]

I know it has been a year, but I thought I would give you an answer just in case you haven't found out from somewhere else. He isn't using a walking foot because it won't allow him to move the quilt in all directions with ease. He is using a free motion foot or a darning foot... They both work very well for this. If you go to sewingpartsonline.com you can actually type your machine model number into the search field and it will bring up.all sorts of things that fit your machine specifically. I hope this helps you out... Or anyone else that happens to come by this reply.

[@roxanngibbs7522]

The "Compass Quick Tips" is no longer available via this link. I just did a search on KZbin and found it easily. I am really learning so much and greatly appreciate your videos. Thank you!

[@starbugsvwadventures]

Thanks for making these motifs less scary! My feathers actually looked like feather shapes!

[@mindtrap98]

great technique , I am learning a lot, muscle memory is fun.

[@205004gs]

As always another super tutorial:)

[@charlidarector6350]

I love your videos!!

[@winterzee]

Nice feathers. I have a major problem with mirror designs like that. I'm definitely more comfortable one side than the other. The worksheets don't seem to be linked?

[@ManSewingVids]

+winterzee sorry about that! They are in the description now! :)

[@quiltsandbeyond1265]

i love watching your videos and i got to see you in Portland Oregon this year. i was very excited. my question is have you done border corn feather design, i am struggling with this as i like the feathers not to have a beginning spot.

[@juliebute905]

Thank you very much for the tutorial! My question is: I am also right handed. Is it easier to do the left-hand side of the feather first and then do the right side of the feather?

[@janett9426]

Great video. I don't feel as intimidated after watching this.

[@luisagounelas7014]

Thank you, I had not gone far enough down:)

[@emanueladavis1885]

You're the best, thank you Rob, awesome :)))

[@karolstants6817]

Another great tutorial....thanks for the encouragement. (Plus how to fix goofs.)

[@jenapope8814]

I have a lot of practice ahead of me!

[@ysletadavidson8915]

Nice lookin feathers, the quilt u r using to quilt on what is the pattern for it or is one u made up, love. The colors on the quilt

[@ManSewingVids]

Hello there! That's the Man Sampler quilt. I don't have a pattern for it at the moment, but I may just have to make one!

[@alycelappin]

I love all your videos. What is that black blinking box on the front of your machine?

[@yesdeancan]

I really want to learn to do feathers better.....thx for the drills and the printouts

[@stellaleyba7658]

I love it, little confused though, do you ditch stitch, do you have to

[@ManSewingVids]

Hi Stella! You don't to stitch in the ditch, but it is always an option additional security when you are free motion quilting!

[@quetadominguez50]

es una maquina especial...o se puede hacer en x maquina con esos pies!! gracias.

[@eloreewilson5548]

Hiya Rob. I wanted to know if you can practice on only a piece of fabric or do you always have to use a practice sandwich. Okay so I know this is a stupid question but batting is very expensive (at least in New Zealand) and I feel like it's such a waste even though it really isn't as you need to practice. I know the tension will likely be different but can you practice your hand motion speed and stitch length on fabric only. I will eventually practice on a sandwich before I tackle my actual quilts though.

[@ManSewingVids]

Hi Eloree! You are correct in that using one piece of fabric will cause tension issues when practicing fmq. A big part of free motion quilting is managing the weight that comes from the three layers of fabric and the quilting a full size quilt. There are a couple of moneysaving tricks you can use. First, if you make a sandwich, start with a dark thread and progressively use lighter thread so that you can stitch over your earlier stitches. Second, you can practice your fmq designs by using a marker on a piece of paper, and drawing the motif. Just be sure to not pick up your marker while drawing it. This mimics sewing the motif. I hope these ideas help! Have fun free motion quilting!

[@sharonedwards716]

Try zig zagging a bunch of left over batting together to use for your practices. That's what I do.

[@annsavonen8756]

Perhaps, you said on one of your tutorials, but how do we use the printouts? Are they just for use with a pencil? Or are we to transfer them to the fabric somehow?

[@ManSewingVids]

+Ann Savonen you can use them however you want, many just trace them over and over until that movement is stuck in their head, that really comes in handy for quilting!

[@Xxgamerguy99]

Way Cool!! Thanks sooo much!!

[@taurigal]

Another winnner! You always make it look so easy and your explanations make it real. Love your work. I'm just curious - you did feathers that both touched and did not touch the spine. Is one better than the other, or is it simply preference at the time? I'd love to see more of your feather variations. Thanks for the practice sheets - those will be very helpful! Hoping to conquer my fear of feathers...

[@StephRenee812]

Just what I needed. I have got my first quilt top done.. and freaking on this part.. I have tried and my thread keeps messing up.. i have just a cheap brothers sewing machine. I ordered that piece to help with quilting. Tried messing with tension and now I can't get it back to reg sewing mode.. I dont know the words used... any advice....

[@kimtaylor4751]

hi I just love your videos the problem I'm having is as I'm unable to keep the pattern so I can see it to quilt can I ask what pen or pencil you put on the fabric so you can see what your going thank you 😀

[@luisagounelas7014]

Hi Rob I did not see the PDFs download for the feather pattern, only for the compass.

[@walley1027]

+Luisa Gounelas above if you hit the link for the supplies bit.ly/fmqfeathers it brings you to the Missouri Star tutorial for Rob. Underneath it shows practice drills. Click on both and you will get the 2 printouts

[@dianebargar7306]

Super, love it

[@deniseluper2647]

What is the distance from the needle to your machine neck?

[@susanmarie6123]

none of the free motion quilt tutorials tell you what to set the machine at other than drop the feed dogs. what do you set stich length at what do you set tension at for both thread and bobbin???

[@tinageorge8759]

Thank you so very much! On the beautiful quilt that you are showing, did you do free motion quilting on your sewing machine or on a long arm machine? Thank you again! 💚

[@reneesmith2665]

I have Janome 11000 sewing machine which was given second had and I was wondering if you could recommend the best way to set up my sewing machine? I do not have all the parts and it is very hard to find information due to the machine being considered on the old side. I would to try free motion but I am terribly afraid because I do not know how to tell when my tension needs adjusted. I am not a strong at sewing and I really do not know what is good tension and what is bad tension. I know that sounds silly. But I am afraid to mess with my tension. Also in my limited manual I have says you do not need to oil the sewing machine. Is that true that you do not ever need to oil this type of sewing machine? I know that sounds silly and I should know my sewing machine inside and out but I do not. Anything you could recommend would be very helpful so that I could get the best sewing experience when I try to free motion for the first time.

[@barbaradelarwelle7280]

Rob is it necessary to tape down the slider mat?

[@daisymarrero6738]

I will like to see how do you use a bicycle clips when making a quilt.

[@tobrose]

Your good at explaining WOW!

[@jmurphy7192]

The compass link no longer works. Can you please re-link?

[@boxershiner]

what is that foot called? My machine doesn't have it, it has one similar, but without the plastic with the little hole. I'll try to order it,

[@victoriaheckman5933]

Is it too late to downoad content? Can I go to a different date to download as the links aren't working for me?

[@pdah1234]

I don’t see the motifs/patterns that you reference. Can you re-post them, please?

[@323becky]

Am I missing the compass printable? I am not seeing it here...

[@ManSewingVids]

+Luisa Beckman here's a link to ALL of the printables!! mansewing.com/free-downloads/

[@havinago6981]

Thanks for that

[@susanwilkie8019]

Thanks!!!

[@Saucyakld]

You look so sexy with those white gloves Rob, hahahahaha! But love your free motion quilting lessons, I hate it but you put the mojo back to give it another try!

[@sudoe6407]

My self language is “inside” and “outside” not “left” or “right.” Might be useful for someone else.

[@ВячеславАнтонов-т6д]

Умеет, но стёжка не аккуратная. Не шедевр!