Simple Free Motion Quilting

This simple free motion quilting tutorial will show you how easy and FUN free motion quilting can be! With just a few tools, and some practice, you will be a FMQ rockstar! I am quilting an organic scallops or "hills" motif on a baby quilt.
I use the Gather quilt pattern in this FMQ tutorial video. You can purchase the digital PDF here - suzyquilts.com...
3 Free Motion Tools needed include:
Free motion foot that is compatible with your machine. I sew on a BERNINA 770 QE and use the BSR foot.
Grippy gloves or quilting gloves - amzn.to/3oAFF6w
Supreme Slider - amzn.to/3HLgVjI (There are a couple different sizes of Supreme Slider, so measure your machine before buying.
I have a quilting cabinet from Tracy's Tables and a Sew Steady acrylic insert fitted to my sewing machine which creates a larger work space for my quilt. Sew Steady tables can be purchased in various sizes and made to fit your exact machine. - amzn.to/3Ji3oAu

[@kathryndamron3238]

I am a new quilter at 75 years old. I started with garment sewing and then discovered quilt making. I love your teaching style. It's so organic and honest and just wanted to let you know how helpful your are. Thank you.

[@savannahmeza5050]

I’m a new quilter. Thanks for the encouraging words and other considerations when starting FMQ.

[@teresajasmer1358]

Thank you, Suzy! You are giving me courage.😅

[@lizreynolds4554]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Very nice.😊

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

I finally get to sit down and watch your video! I hope you have a joyful week ahead. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@wpeters1170]

This is the first video I have watched by you. Nicely done, great tips. Thank you

[@SuzyQuilts]

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@susyk6839]

I love handquilting & have done it mostly to avoid FMQ. But I have so many things to start & finish & this is the year to train myself to FMQ. Thanks for encouraging me to start it & making it look easy as long as I keep it slow.

[@katielove9932]

I have never done quilting but I need to make some quilted placemats since the stores don't have them. You make it look fun and so easy to do. I was expecting for you to be swirling all over the fabric but what you did is a start. I must try it.

[@grannygamerquilter]

Your videos are fun! I really enjoy watching them and learning from your engaging and inspiring tutorials. Thanks for sharing this! I will be FMQ a quilt for my niece and you gave me confidence that I can do this. Yay!

[@bethk7648]

After fighting with getting my ruler foot to the right height and managing to break three needles, your method is so much more mellow!!! Thank you for finding time to do this tutorial! ♥️

[@harbourcolour]

Such a fun and pretty scallop pattern. I love that you didn't mark it, so it looks more cartoonish. I will try this on my next small quilt. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@SuzyQuilts]

Once you get in the groove it's a lot of fun!

[@wilycat5290]

Such a simple quilting design, but it's uniform and very attractive. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@celiaambrose9008]

Loved this video! Great quilting and such an adorable baby!

[@selenesArt]

Thank you for your video, I have not done any quilting but I have always been interested, i have lots of fabric atm and wanted to learn a bit, I been looking for someting that may work with me as I have no idea how to and your videos have been very usefull specially with hand quilting , I have multiple machines at home including hand crank(just love them)and i watch other quilting videos but so far your have really awsered most of my questions, Thank you .:)

[@diannaskillen845]

My supreme slider needed to be taped down too. Then I heard about wiping it over with a baby wipe. It is now sticking again.

[@judithlpn-quilter7757]

Nice machine😀

[@SuzyQuilts]

Thank you!

[@inayaahmed577]

Beautiful♥.

[@SuzyQuilts]

Thank you!

[@kbakerrn40]

Thank you so much for the video. I’ve tried FMQ and it was a disaster but I’m ready to try again using your technique!

[@courtneys222]

I am still obsessed with your hand quilting video I am hand quilting everything. I am about to purchase the sugar pop pattern. Where do you come up with your color schemes and fabrics for quilts? I love the modern colors you pick 🥰

[@SuzyQuilts]

That's so great to hear! I find a lot of inspiration from interior design and fashion. Lately I've been leaning into earthier tones, but who knows what the future will bring! I hope you enjoy making the Sugar POP quilt!

[@sariful34]

Please give me one video. How to create quilting Design of juita machines

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Love your design thanks for sharing ❣️✂️🧵🪡💖❤️💗💕💓

[@chriskoth4052]

What is the presser foot you are using? Excellent video!!

[@SuzyQuilts]

I am using a free motion foot - specifically the BSR (BERNINA’s free motion foot)

[@chriskoth4052]

@@SuzyQuilts thank you for taking the time to reply. Your work is so inspiring!

[@marypickler4921]

I have been quilting for years .I was always taught that you start quilting from the center out. Is that a great idea?

[@SuzyQuilts]

I like to start on an edge and either move up/down or side to side. I think this makes hiding thread ends really easy and makes managing the whole quilt easier too.

[@karenkauffman8193]

A question. Did you mark the design before stitching over it?

[@SuzyQuilts]

I didn’t, but you could. One thing that might be helpful is marking horizontal lines to so you know where the top and bottom of the hills should be

[@nancyjones6246]

Loved your video. I am new to free motion quilting. Watching vídeos to gather as many tips as I can. It looks like you started at the bottom and are working your way to the top? Does it matter where I start? My first project is a table runner.

[@SuzyQuilts]

It doesn't matter too much. I just like to start on one side and word my way to the other for two main reasons: 1. This helps keep the quilt top from getting wavy from tension issues. When you jump around or move up and down, the fabric can pull and look distorted. 2. I want to start and stop as infrequently as possible so I don't have to bury my threads or backstitch. I like to start and stop on the edges so I can cover my backstitches with binding or in a finishing seam.

[@tracisass4983]

I have just discovered you :) and I wondered when you straight line quilt your big ones do you do it this way or do you use the walking foot and Hera marker or guide ( I know Bernina’s have that BSR thing too). I want to try this, maybe on a potholder! Thanks

[@ashleyboyd7815]

Thank you so much for this! Your videos always inspire. ❤️. Might I ask where you got those green polka dot gloves? They are adorable!

[@carolyncopeland6805]

Hi ..please may I ask what size stitch do you have programmed in on your machine. Thank you in advance x

[@kassyjacobs6768]

What kind of sewing table do you have? ...kind of looks like the arrow kangaroo table

[@suzanneshepherd4820]

I think Suzy's table is from Tracey's Tables. I have the Kangaroo table and they do look quite similar.

[@speechiespeech]

I love a scallop pattern, but always feel like I’m going to mess it up!!!

[@dcwatashi]

Your intro was a bit long over five minutes before you started showing us what you were doing