Negative Space FREE pattern! | The Midnight Quilt Show

Looking for a fun beginner-friendly quilt? Angela’s got you covered with a super simple pattern that leaves plenty of room for the quilting - easy cutting, easy piecing, easy peasy! Episode links + Angela’s free pattern below👇
Get the Negative Space FREE pattern → bluprnt.co/2SWStl
Get the Negative Space Quilt kit (includes pattern) → bluprnt.co/2Af6Af
What should you do with those quilt tops that are still laying around? Quilt them! Here's how:
1. Check out Angela's Machine Quilting 101 video for tips on how to start → • Machine Quilting 101 w...
2. Watch Angela's Bluprint class, Quilting with Rulers: Free Motion Made Simple → bluprnt.co/2LpTiR

[@dorothyburrell]

I enjoy your show is much your all that's on my tv every night you've taught me so much thank you, I even have my neighbor who's been quilting for many years watching your show

[@diannamacdonald976]

I didn’t care for this before you quilted it but once the quilting was done, omg, this may be my all time favorite quilt! The variety and textures are just gorgeous! Beautifully done, Angela. You are a quilting genius.❤️

[@barbarajohnson1572]

WOW, i think i may just step out of my box with the next quilt... MAYBE...LOL.. I am 71 yrs old and most of my "peers" don't get the whole "out of the box" thing... but hey,, my heart is young and i'm going to go for it... Thanks for your wonderful free expression and permissions for people to just relax and go for it!!! GB

[@heidib.4089]

Barbara Johnson super post! Thank you for sharing! I felt the same way when I first saw a book of the quilts of Gees Bend in Alabama - having sewed for so many years following traditional patterns and colors their quilts really shocked me and made me feel excited to try something totally different. Enjoy your sewing!

[@lmey1]

Angela, I love, love, love your Midnight Quilt Show. I tell everyone I can about them. I have been piecing quilts , and hand quilting for about 35 years, but only machine quilting for about a year. Your videos are my biggest inspiration. I am always repeating your mantra, "Finished is better than perfect." It's because of your videos that I have become obsessed with machine quilting. I'm also borrowing your husband's family tradition of making a quilt for someone in the family each Christmas. This year it's my stepson and his partner. Thanks again for your fabulous, inspiring videos.

[@pattimintun5984]

Blue sharpie! LOL! Let’s hear it for Sharpies...I do that a lot! Much faster than ripping out! Glad to know I’m not the only one! Thanks for the videos and for being able to laugh at yourself! Great entertainment AND educational!

[@cinmor7843]

Yep - I use a regular machine so I do QAYG and it works great on a regular machine, quilting & all.

[@anndavis4651]

Great thanks! Love to watch the quilting part, so many good ideas!

[@heidib.4089]

What an eye-opener! Usually one sees the finished quilt and it is easy to be overwhelmed by the entire loveliness of it - but this close up really helped me see that each quilted section is actually not truly perfect - still beautiful but done by a real person!

[@sewcrazybaker]

I started watching this video and became mesmerized as always. About a third of the way through it I realized I had forgotten all about my lemon and orange peels simmering away in their sugar syrup out in my kitchen! I actually had to pause the video so I could go and check on them. I gave them a stir and decided they were fine, so I got to watch the rest of the video. I need to make this quilt AND practice my machine quilting. But first I need to get those candied peels tossed in sugar, dried and used in some German Lebkuchen. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Angela!

[@cassiew.3491]

Sharpies for the win! 😂 That's just one reason I love you, Angela!! 💗

[@darleensanford7231]

Thank you for another super great tutorial. Love the pattern and as you said a great way to practice quilting.

[@sherryclifton4947]

Gorgeous! I love all the different quilting designs.

[@stitchann]

Love it the Quilting makes this Quilt.

[@cindyvogel4775]

I love the Midnight Quilt show. You give us professional FM designs and permission to play at any level. Thank you. I love the pattern downloads. Quilters do help and encourage others. Mistakes disappear and a finished quilt is an accomplishment. Fear to the wind stitch it the quilt will be beautiful.

[@sandraporto2705]

I love your shows not only informative but so entertaining. Thank you

[@joyceblue6833]

Love this quilt. Thanks so much for doing this show

[@jacksonskyler69]

Your quilts are so modern ♥️ I love it and it’s actually perfect for young generation like us !!!

[@denisestone8491]

💗💗💗 I am so happy about this vlog! Jennifer asked a GREAT question and you answered in an awesome way! I always love your quilting and am still trying (unsuccessfully) to mimic your stitching. I’m still encouraged by your videos though. Thanks so much Jennifer and Angela!

[@rqc357]

Angela as always I love your videos. You are making it much easier for me to jump in and quilt.

[@sandiatkins7442]

Love the quilting - you've really inspired me to try these designs too - i've come a long way with my quilting thanks to you !

[@lizryan6289]

Great as usual, Angela!!

[@Quiltypickles68]

Thank you for the free patterns. Can't wait to try them

[@itsjustme7169]

Oh my goodness!! Angela you are a genius. Thank you for this pattern. I received a gift of precut strips that were cut with the salvage. They should have been returned but the person who gifted them to me isn’t a quilter and didn’t understand what I was saying about them being cut wrong. Now I have a use for them!

[@stephenrussell4889]

Brilliant! A very simple quilt to encourage me to get quilting on my own machine. Cheers :)

[@michelleterry5540]

love watching your tutorials you are amazing at what you do

[@elsainwonderland3682]

I love it I love watching your episode I hope to see more

[@dianeandress7963]

Wow that was great and everyone is looking towards modern quilts...i now have a pattern to do one..thank you very much

[@pattyalbertson1524]

Patty A I just love this quilt. It spoke to me the first time I saw it so I went to my stash and there was some basic colors to chose from. I made the top but have not yet done the sandwish so I can get quilting. It will get done. I have been learning a lot about quilting from you and although I have been quilting a while I have just so many new ideas to work with. You are very good about showing us how. I need to get some quilting rulers, but have not been able to get the right foot for my machine. I am stuck for now. Don't worry I will figure it out some time. Love what you do. I have watched you many times over and I still enjoy each session. Tha nks for the free pattern. I got it.

[@danaschaefer6473]

Thank you so much for your videos. I have learned a lot from you. I am working up the courage to try quilting.

[@MsAmberSunshine]

I have this kit, and it is a WIP. That said it is now on my radar to complete then on to my other UFO'S. Thank you for your encouragment, and all you have done for moving this craft forward.

[@amber8437]

I HEART YOU!!! You inspired me to finally take the plunge and get my long arm! I would love more long arm videos because you are pretty amazing and I started learning from you and my blue print subscription! xox

[@bluegirl6157]

I love the negative space concept. It is so elegant to my eye. Your fabrics are wonderful. I have trouble finding fabrics these days.

[@chaklet1ct]

Another great video!!!

[@ritawilliams491]

Happy holidays to you and yours 🎁🎄🦄

[@MsVirginiag]

Hi, I am a meeting of Blueprint and saw your classmates on there, but hadn't checked them out. I enjoyed this video so much, I think I will buy one for my forever library. I'm just just beginning and you make me believe I can do it! Thank you

[@txsunshinecowgirl]

squeeeeeee, fan girl moment over here, thank you for picking my question, another quilter i know just does the tops then sell them on ebay and i may do that, i find if i try to finish a quilt its so stressful so i dont, i am a top only kinda gal,, thank you for wonderful videos and again thank you

[@renealee]

Sunshine Jennifer Cook, do you have anyone you can exchange services with. You do the tops and they do the quilting?

[@txsunshinecowgirl]

@@renealee no i dont, to finish these i would have to rent a room with tables to safety pin the layers together (i live in a camper) then pay a long armer and i do not have the funds for that

[@glendathegoodwitch6987]

Sunshine Jennifer Cook Have you ever quilted a top? I can tell you what I did to get started.

[@belindar8763]

I bought a ruler foot and rulers to get me started into FMQ. They're awesome for dipping your toes into FMQ.

[@txsunshinecowgirl]

@@glendathegoodwitch6987 yes and i hated it, i cant bind so i roll my back to the front and just sew it down and trying to shove a quilt in a domestic sewing machine aint worth it, if i do finish them i have to hand tie them and that takes forever

[@aos6545]

Loved this video. I would like to see more modern quilts!

[@lauriedutcher5676]

I started to use a black sharpie on one of my quilts...then decided, who cares if the bobbin thread peeks through....kind of like teeny, tiny polka dots😊. This quilt would be great for one of your quilting challenges, ...all that scary negative space to conquer.

[@dianelamoureux112]

Very nice, the quilting really shines! :-)

[@glendathegoodwitch6987]

Your videos cover a lot of ground. Have you done a video on tension problems and thread nesting? Your constant theme about not being perfect is very good. We tend to think only a perfect quilt will look good, but quilts are like children and husbands: they’re darn cute but never perfect.

[@jovitadosch5428]

Brain Freeze my first sewing machine had huge tension issues, mainly it was because I kept trying to use the low quality thread that was given to me with the machine. Better quality thread and increase the thread length should help. And a through de-linting of your machine can’t hurt either.

[@ginarodriguez8340]

Finally first! And we are on holiday so I have time to quilt. May have some presents to finish

[@chelseagradney3341]

The most important thing I learned from you and doing my own free motion quilting for the first time is you will get it wrong. But its yours and its done! You will get better with practice.

[@emiishino5422]

I love your quilting gloves!

[@emiishino5422]

Where can I find some?

[@patriciaharris3082]

just lovel this show. It's almost Xmas Eve but as soon as the NY is here I'm going to try this pattern. Actually I think I'm going to use some of my printed stash for the rectangular pcs & then make another with the solids for those pcs as u have here but either way I know I'm going to love quilting it trying to use ur examples as a "go to". Tks again Angela & Merry Christmas

[@kathigortman4074]

Your quilts are gorgeous and your videos are fun to watch. Ive only quilted a few quilts by hand. It takes me forever to finish but I couldn't use a sewing machine if my life depended on it. I own a sewing machine but every time I get the nerve up to try again it turns into a train wreck real quick. Has anyone else out there tried but just couldn't get the hang of using a machine?

[@teresaquarles9158]

I think this would make a great quilt back.

[@juliethompson1370]

Love the gloves!

[@angeculler]

Angela! Thank you so much for pointing out that you can, occasionally, see your bobbin thread on the top. I’ve been making myself batcrap crazy trying to get my FMQ perfect so I don’t get that. I like to match my bobbin thread to my backing, but I would rather NOT see bobbin thread on the top. Thanks again!

[@kmnkmn23]

I would love to see what the quilting looks like when you get to the middle of the quilt. I have a hard time bunching my quilt because the neck of my machine isn’t as big as yours! Any tips?

[@jovitadosch5428]

kmnkmn23 I buy large claw clips and roll up the sections I’m not working on

[@noelmay9]

Thank you for sharing so many fun and easy methods! My question is, do you ever do longarm quilting how-to videos? And if you do, where can I access them? I just recently set mine up and there are no classes within an easy drive of my home.

[@peachym7291]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 love it 😍

[@tommyetaylor]

Love it

[@elisagalery1598]

Hi Angela, thanks for your wisdom on quilting! I would like to know how to ajuste the tension on the machine when I’m quilting. It always has those “eye lashes “ in the back when I try to free motion quilt!

[@jessr7212]

The Washi tape is a great idea! Thanks!!

[@katbard263]

Love watching you. I am horrible at machine quilting great with quilt tops. I know you love the quilting part but could you please do a quilt as you go quilt. That seems to be the easiest for me. Would love to see what you could come up with.

[@larissarc5817]

Always love your videos and enthusiasm for quilting! Question- do you have any tips for consistent stitch quilting when FMQ?

[@cherylg3199]

Another amazing quilt along with ruler work. My question is I have a Nightsky quilt and the stars are big. There are different patterns but I want to do different swirls on them. How can I learn to do different swirls?

[@elizabethrussell2940]

Angela, I so hope you are able to obtain the ability to sell those gloves in your shop. I CAN’T WAIT to have a pair!!! Love the tutorial as always!! Thank you!!!

[@helenawiloboken1160]

I saw that someone already asked about this, but I will ask again, because I have searched the internet, youtube and what feels like a million other platforms for answers. Tensionproblems, breaking thread, skipping stitches etc. and the problems doesn't go away after new needle, new thread, rethreading the machine and those kind of fixes. You make it look so easy and I think you are kind of brilliant at what you do so perhaps you have an answer for me.

[@ozmee1954]

helena wiloboken I recently read that a bad scratch on the bobbin can cause thread problems. Maybe you should check? I have no clue how that would happen but maybe the needle was bent and scratched it? Try a bigger needle maybe. I’ve found that my machine likes glide for top thread but not bottom thread. Also if you’re using cotton, try polyester thread and see if that changes anything. Good luck

[@helenawiloboken1160]

@@ozmee1954 Thank you for your sugestions, some I have checked, others I will try 😊

[@saraloewen1908]

hi Angela! I've been a silent watcher of these midnight quilt shoes for quite a while now... you make it all look so easy anf fun, even I got into it, and love it!!! I've made a few baby quilts anf I'm aching to get to start a big quilt, cuz... you know... I only need so and so many baby quilts. the only thing that keeping me back is I only have a small standard Singer sewing machine, and works for quilting small quilts but doing anything big would be a pain to get through the neck! what sewing machine is this one in the video, or which one would you Recommend that could do a good job for free motion quilting bigger quilts? for a beginner....thats kinda on a budget? thanks in advance! big fan of yours :D

[@108mle]

When you FMQ do you plan out what you are going to do before you start (like draw it out) or do you just wing it?

[@karenflanigan9425]

When you offer the Regi quiting gloves on your site, please include measurements (width at largest part of palm, length of fingers) to help with ordering the correct size!

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew fun! ❤️

[@AnyPrek]

I would like to know if I can quilt with a regular sewing machine. Thank you for your very interesting videos !

[@rosalindhb]

Free motion quilting just shuts me down. I just use a walking foot. Love the quilt.

[@evanm076]

My quilt role model...one day

[@robbingreen8221]

That quiltting would look great on an indian themed quilt.

[@brendawilliams5946]

I just bought the quilt kit. Was wondering if you have diagrams for the FMQ you do on it in the video.

[@AngelOfMusic2215]

I am learning to free motion quilt having a hard time being random .I just ordered a ruler foot

[@fashionwork540]

Ohhhh wowwwwww really amazing mam i like it sooooooo much really bu heart❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👌👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@Zylixj39]

I just love all your quilting videos and use the patterns and tips that you create and suggest. I'm curious where you get those awesome quilting gloves?

[@belindar8763]

From another comment: quiltgloves.com/

[@Zylixj39]

Thank you!

[@kathleenross7059]

Angela, thank you for another great video!! I love watching and learning from your videos. I love your gloves where can I find those?

[@kateclemens9908]

Hi there, great show! I was wondering if it was necessary to wash your fabrics prior to quilting? Thanks!

[@erescrochet3428]

You make something so boring into something so amazing and intricate! I love it! Question: How do you choose the backing of the quilt? i know it's not the main piece but It's important to the quilt sandwich and I always get annoyed with it.

[@Snowdrifft]

I have a standard sewing machine with just enough room to get my hand in to the right of the needle. Free motion is very hard to do with this machine. So I want to buy a new machine. What do you look for and why on a sewing machine you would be using primarily for free motion quilting? ( I am sure I will piece with it as well)

[@lovesparklefly]

What kind of foot is ideal for quilting? im brand new to quilting, but whenever i see the close ups the needle/foot looks unique?

[@marypalacios1079]

What are the strips mesurments after you cut them? Im so ready to try this quilting game.

[@themichellechronicles5139]

Do you have a video about how to probably start and stop with machine quilting? Like how do you secure your quilting when you start and then secure it when you break thread? Thanks!

[@27Emaustin]

If you're doing edge-to-edge designs, you don't need to secure your thread. When you bind your quilt it'll lock in those other thread ends. If you stop in the middle of the quilt, you can knot your threads and bury the tails. There's tons of videos on burying your tails if you search for them. I'd recommend not starting/stopping in the middle if you can help it but obviously some designs call for it.

[@themichellechronicles5139]

@@27Emaustin Thanks so much!

[@drudewitt]

I don't think Angela actually buries her threads (I don't either). When starting a new line of quilting (like if you have to change bobbins in the middle), I just pull the bobbin thread to the top, stitch in place a few times to secure the threads and cut those ends right off. It works fine! If you are into quilting to be judged or something (I am not!), then you will want to bury those tails, but I just don't want to take that time. :)

[@debmunis4188]

Do you stitch inn the ditch around all of your blocks before you begin the more decorative fmq?

[@marynicholson4915]

Do you have a video going over binding? Is there any tip or tricks out there?

[@emocupcake_1441]

Do you have to have a special sewing machine for quliting? I want to start but I only have regular foots and my machine didn't support a walking foot that I know of

[@aangela7328]

To get not too scared with fmq, I mix it with "stitch to the ditch" and quilting with rulers.

[@27Emaustin]

For people scared of starting quilting- don't feel like you have to start out with crazy free motion designs. You can start out with simple straight line quilting with a walking foot. As you get comfortable with that, you can progress to slightly more complicated designs. There's SO MUCH you can do with a walking foot. Check out Jacquie Gering and her book WALK. She's also got several Craftsy videos (BluPrint, now) where she walks you through straight line quilting designs.

[@renatal1972]

Where did you get your gloves. I bought garden gloves and cut off the thumb and for fingers and they work great. They allow me to thread my needle and change bobbins when I have the gloves on.

[@RobinsDocumentedLife]

She has them in her shop now, I just got mine in the mail! Love them!

[@kathrynsmith2629]

Hey Angela! I just got into sewing this past September and have already done so many projects including a quilt! However I’m currently using a pass me down sewing machine that jams every 5 seconds (it’s a REALLY old husquvana). Since I’ve been using my sewing machine so much i figure it’s a good if time as any to treat myself to a new one. Any recommendations on a sewing machine that can do it all? From quilting to just basic projects??? I’m also on a college students budget so not trying to break the bank😅

[@ozmee1954]

kathryn smith I’ve been looking also. I use a Brother which is computerized, very nice machine, but it doesn’t have a thread cutter or knee lift. But if all you want it for is quilting, look for a straight stitch with a big throat. I’m buying a Juki TL2000QI which runs at $699. I haven’t found but one cheaper machine with a bigger throat space and that’s another Brother. Everyone will tell you different brands but keep your price range in mind then start looking. Read the reviews!

[@ms.m2054]

Beautiful quilting as always. Really made the most of that horrid grey. I hate grey. Yes, I meant to use such a strong word. Grey and brown are not allowed in my quilts. Scrappy and happy colors are my world.

[@annas.r.p.5835]

Is there a PDF guild for the quilting designs you use .... I noted there were none in the free PATTERN PDF

[@carsonsibbett4581]

What kind of machine do you use for tabletop FMQ?

[@jenmartin8906]

Angela, since you do everything so great, can you explain the "Gypsy wife" quilt? I really want to complete one!

[@jeanettelaundergan9952]

The gloves! Will you make them available in your store? Please!

[@margaretgaal937]

Aargh, what to do when the pattern is not available? Perhaps there is a time limit on the link to the pattern but it is a really cool pattern and inspiration for a college student. I will have to get creative and think this pattern over. Love the shows in the mean time.

[@christinaadams7093]

Where did you get your quilting gloves?

[@poojameghnathi8334]

Which cutter r you using for this?

[@amandafleming3962]

I’m a nervous nelly when it comes to free motion! I talk myself out of it every time and rely on my walking foot. Any troubleshooting tips or things to look out for if I take the plunge? On test strips I just found I had a lack of control and the stitch length is often inconsistent. Feels like I’m doing it wrong but can’t seem to get in the groove.

[@ozmee1954]

amanda fleming I’m new too and I’m doing a 70x79 quilt. A couple places didn’t look terrific but I kept going and if my design didn’t look so perfect, so what? There’s so much stitching nobody will notice and since there are no rules about what designs to use, practice a few and use the ones you feel comfortable with. I just found a good one for borders called the cha cha flower and another all over design is nothing more than a big letter c, but it looked really good. Or make up your own design. It’s supposed to be fun

[@caro4359]

is it possible to get the link for the gloves???

[@nicolereid3198]

I did my first free motion quilt and the stitching on the back of the quilt is loose or knotted in spots. How do I fix this? I really enjoyed the free motion, but don’t necessarily like how the back turned out.

[@catd6235]

I made this yesterday but I came to one problem. I sew all the color strips first and cut out the gray one. When went to sewing the strips that is upright it fit the gray material great, but when went to sew the color long way it didn’t fit the gray so I had to trim the gray an half inch off.....what did I do wrong?

[@tammysoto3019]

Where can I purchase those asweome gloves?

[@allisonschildgen864]

I quilted an attic window with a panel. The panel is of a snowy mountain that graduates from white peeks to the dark green forest below. My question is how do I machine quilt the panels with so many color variations and still keep it looking like a window? Your awesome love your show. 😎

[@Branalyn]

I’m currently doing a scenic panel quilt. I chose a few colors and have switched several times. It’s a pain but worth it, I think. But I haven’t changed thread for every color change. Some threads blend into several different colors.

[@allisonschildgen864]

Thank you ladies,

[@annas.r.p.5835]

Can we make copies of the quilt pattern and hand them out at the guild as we are making charity quilts in February ?

[@lisasapaugh7485]

Where can I order those gloves?