The Beginner's Guide to Machine Quilting with Rulers - Introducing Shorty

[@maryannequinn3465]

Thank you Angela. I binge watched all your quilting with rulers videos, bought a ruler foot and a set of your first four rulers and got down to it. Today was Slim day, and it is working great! Tomorrow is Shorty day, and I can’t wait to see what I can do. Thank you again.

[@cc83jc85]

Haven’t see this for a couple of years still love it, and will use your ruler once we get home from caravanning..thanks for explaining so well!

[@lindamiller9231]

Who would think you could do so much with a little shorty!!! Can't wait to start this new adventure in quilting.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Linda, how’s your day going with you?

[@wtexpricklypear]

I am just now getting myself ready for this journey with you. Thank you for your help and step by step tutorials. I feel as if I have a new friend.

[@Decantdesigns]

Love your explanations. Love that everything isn’t perfect. I hear your voice in my head when I’m applying what I’ve learned while sewing 😊

[@WhiTor1]

Ditto!!

[@verafernandes4913]

I enjoy the explanation of getting the quilting done; yes it is intimidating, but as you say, when you break it down into small pieces (yes, pun intended) you realize, yes I can quilt. Thank you for taking the time to, make the video, i know it takes time, and explaining the technique so very well!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww, it's so worth it when I get such sweet compliments!

[@stefanievancoppenhagen391]

I love this "Shorty" ruler. Awesome investment... Thanks Angela for this idea... From SA

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi stefanie, how’s your day going with you?

[@nikkin3752]

This was incredibly helpful, and a great intro to quilting with rulers. Thanks so much!

[@wendyaustin2085]

I fell in love with quilting just over a year ago. Fell deeper in love when I learned about freemotion. Just picked up a ruler foot. Now I can play with Slim. Thank You for all the time though that you have put into all your “Babies” Wendy

[@maryhackney3021]

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[@cheryljune1603]

Thank you so much, this is my very first interdiction to this. I have a new baby lock Jazz 2, I really want a shorty to begin doing this

[@WhiTor1]

I’m quite new to FMQ and to FMQ rulers and I’m quite intrigued. Recently took a FMQ class and today had Part 1 of a two-part ruler class. From having been watching some of your videos, I already knew what brand of rulers I wanted to learn with, and I was not disappointed with my first experience! The instructor was showing about the Grippy Spray to put on backs of rulers. I smiled as I already knew I didn’t need that with my CG ruler. 😊 Next I loved the needle stops on mine. I also appreciate the great markings in both light and dark. Thank you so much for your very helpful videos and for creating the very best rulers! I’m so excited to learn and practice FMQ both with and without rulers, and I also feel that working with rulers will also help me develop skills in the FMQ without rulers as well. Thanks so much!

[@TheMinot60]

Thank you so much for saying the ruler foot is not mandatory! I used an oval shaped acrylic foot with rulers on my vintage machines for about two years before I got my acrylic ruler foot. I could manage pretty well. Couldn’t get the rulers in the back of the foot and had to guess the 1/4” thing, but still got it done nicely. I also skip the slider as it was eating the finish off my very vintage black Singers, and I hate gloves so sometimes I use a moisturizer for file clerks to grip paper- works as well for me.

[@tanyawatson3776]

I love watching your videos..so easy to follow and understand

[@sherrymaylee9714]

I just LOVE seeing/listening to your videos. You’re AWESOME ❤️

[@bethanyking275]

This is such a great tutorial! Thank you

[@carmenbailey1560]

Great tutorial, this is where I’m at right now. I’m thinking I have a lot of practising to do. thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@gaillmani1942]

Thanks for the video. it's very helpful. Westalee at last came out with a ruler foot for my over 50 year old Singer 411G, so I can now start to learn to use rulers using your great videos. Yaa!

[@karenpeterson5414]

Super helpful for a beginner, thanks.

[@cawla99]

Just received your ruler set. So excited! Just had to carefully drill a small hole in each one so I can put them on my ruler pegboard. Have never had a problem before - always drill s-l-o-w-l-y and carefully - and everything is fine. Got three of them all done - and was working on "Archie". Got the hole almost done - when the cat jumped up right in front of me! I jumped; she jumped off - and the drill jumped just a "tich" - just enough to break the top corner off! Arghhhh! Now, I have to order another one! My own fault, I know. But, may I make a suggestion. Angela? There are lots of us that like to hang their rulers - so we need a small hole in each of them - so we don't have to take the chance and drill our own.

[@kaif1360]

Thank you Angela, I have bought the family of rulers and I must admit to being very intimidated by them. Your video is inspirational, so tomorrow I will get acquainted with shorty, he and I will become best buddies I am sure. 😳😊

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!!! That's exactly why I am doing these videos, I want you to use them and love them as much as I do!

[@asdonamur4475]

Amazing video! Could watch this 24/7 :)

[@terrybridgham7824]

Great video! You provided a lot of very practical ways to use Shorty that even a beginner can use. Thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

You are so welcome!! I want everyone to love them as much as I do!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Terry, how’s your day going with you?

[@alibabafurball]

great video showing how to use your new ruler. I just started out in my quilting journey. I think i need a ruler with auto-correct lol.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Oh my goodness, how amazing would that be!!

[@alibabafurball]

I think i can get a lowshank ruler foot from singer that might fit my machines. They are pre 1906, so some alterations to the foot might be required for it to work. I might have an issue with the needle clamp screw hitting the apparatus. I have been looking at a lot of rulers and i like the design of yours incorporating grip into the ruler and the markings.

[@jackiecrovetto8985]

Creative grids quilting rulers

[@lindamcallister2732]

Angela Walters why does my top thread keep breaking?

[@pattimcmahon2005]

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[@margaretsampson2004]

I just love your videos, I have ordered your rulers and can’t way to try them. Thank you Angela.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@stephaniebrown8334]

Just want to say that I love your videos!! I am currently waiting to receive my ruler foot and can't wait to get these rulers. They look so easy to use and such a great idea! Thanks for creating them!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww thanks so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you watching them!

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks a lot! One day, I will give it a try; I’m beginning quilting.🌸🌸

[@hazelgiles7058]

Great video Angela l bought your rulers and thanks for showing us how to use the rulers can’t wait to see the other rulers showing us how to use them thanks

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU so much for your support!!!

[@evies1050]

Thank you for these wonderful rulers with the non slip on the bottoms! I bought both sets and plan on using them on my longarm. I have already used Slim and am thinking of ways to use the other ones also. I actually like the smaller rulers. I feel I have more control than with the longer ones.

[@sin46ned]

I just bought my ruler foot for my Baby Lock Unity, which is a high shank. I also have a queen supreme slider and the gloves. I'm going to get the full set of these rullers.

[@patreese4631]

Thanks for the videos. Looking forward to more! I bought the ruler set and can't wait to give this a go.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Pat, how’s your day going with you?

[@sandyaperera3582]

Thank you! Good explanation. Now I will buy.

[@brendafoley6995]

Awesome!. .I had recieve shorty and the little straight rulers. .was just waiting for your instruction videos! Quilting is my fav part toooo!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Move videos are coming soon!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Brenda, how’s your day going with you?

[@77jjenn]

Excellent! Love your rulers the BEST!

[@SassyMam6]

Great video. You really inspire me to try FMQ. I love you rulers. They are so well thought out.

[@bethanytaylor65]

Just ordered my set of rulers. I’m feeling brave!

[@JanetBullard]

You make this look so easy. 😎

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I've had just a little practice, lol

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Janet, how’s your day going with you?

[@KL-bp6en]

Your videos are so fun and informative, thank you so much for you time. I do have a problem I have not seen you address, skipped stitches or stitches not forming when using a ruler foot. I have no problem with hopping foot. But the ruler foot is just driving me crazy. I have rulers to use and can't get past a few stitches so I am not quilting!!!! GRRR

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Angela, I am sure i saw an ad for a quilting class that you are doing, or possibly did already, in Strasbourg, France or near there. Could you let me know your schedule for classes in France and in Europe? I looked in your class schedule area and could not see any, so this makes me think I might have seen an outdated ad or misread it. Maybe, you could add me to your class schedules announcements in the US and around the world. You give me much inspiration and make quilting feel less threatening. Many thanks.

[@laurielangschwager5650]

I received all four of your rulers for a Christmas present! Yeah! Now I have to work up the courage to use them on my long arm. Have you considered doing a few more quilting videos using your long arm? ...with and without rulers? Also, love your nail polish; have you considered selling a line of polish? :)

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I most definitely am doing videos on the longarm....I can't hardly wait to do them! Just have a few more to do first. Thanks so much for watching, I so appreciate the support!

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you Angela 🧡

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Deb, how’s your day going with you?

[@artware123]

I have never wanted to learn how to quilt my tops but watching you makes me want to use those rulers I bought from you. What size stitch do you usually use when quilting with rulers? It appears fairly small.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I don't have a stitch regulator so how fast I move my hands determine the stitch length. Hope that helps!

[@michellemcgough7476]

The stitch length on free motion is 0. How fast you are sewing + how fast you are moving the fabric impacts the length.

[@richardjones7433]

Great tutorial.

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

I would like to see a video where you use these rulers on a queen size quilt, please :)

[@cheryljune1603]

I m doing my queen size in sections and sewing together after

[@vonandpro]

Thank you for the wonderful videos! It was because of them that I decided to purchase all four rulers. I'm just not sure how to get started. What kind of thread, size of needle and what tension setting do you suggest? I am totally new at machine quilting, and I feel like an idiot asking these questions, but I am so excited to get started, but I want to do it the right way and use the correct supplies! Thank you in advance.

[@hh0520]

Thank you Angela!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for the support!!

[@janettebarr6538]

Thanks for that Angela, yes that’s the problem the postage it always works out costing as much for postage as it is the package, I’ll try the Internet and see if I can get them here once again thank you very much

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Janette, how’s your day going with you?

[@lorifelber8927]

Great video. You did a wonderful job explaining the concept of ruler quilting. Love your energy!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Lori, how’s your day going with you?

[@cocbrool]

I would like to know what sewing machine you recommend for someone to learn to quilt and also to use for sewing projects as well. Love watching your videos, the quilts are beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@marisevorster1711]

I have a Pfaff Creative 2.0 and purchased a generic ruler foot for a low shank machine ( which is what I have),plus.......I bought your whole family of rulers but lo and behold!!!! My machine does not engage the bobbin thread when the ruler foot is attached; any ideas?

[@sheiladegreef2273]

I was recently in Autin, TX...there was a building that was designed on the outside with shorty. So many building there look like quilting patterns.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Sheila, how’s your day going with you?

[@trudystomps3580]

Maybe you can give advise for buying some easy starters rulers Thanks

[@debglastetter851]

I will be processing a order thru fat quarter stop and will include your rulers. I will also have to go to my Bernina dealer and buy a foot. Then it is practice, practice, practice.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! I hope you will share pictures of how it goes!

[@WhitePantsClub]

Would you consider making a companion book w/motifs using the rulers? I would love to have a handy guide to refer to.

[@joy1151952]

I enjoyed this video and will view your other videos but first I have a question. I have a Bernina 770 and a Janome MC 8200 will your rulers work on both of these machines? I also have a Babylock Aurora

[@leehmajzoub7781]

I love your tutorials! I just bought a set of your rulers and books. Can’t wait to use them. Any suggestions what filler I should do for the arches using shorty?

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I have got to get your rulers!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Jaclyn, how’s your day going with you?

[@shevawnwillis9574]

How is the sewing machine setup for the ruler work are the feed dogs up or down?? What is the stitch lengh and the setting for the tension??

[@Lg567-d3w]

Do you have anything that will tell me what all designs the shorty will help me do? Just bought it!

[@krisrowell7304]

Hi Angela- Dumb question but I can't seem to find a direct answer. With the walking foot I know the feed dogs are up. With free motion, they are down. When using the ruler, should they be up or down? I have a few of your rulers and am struggling to use them. Thanks!

[@lisajordan1683]

Your videos are amazing! I have pieced, tied and hand quilted quilts forever, okay longer than you've been here...Before quilt in day. But, machine quilting has been a mystery... Yes, I've run stiches down seams but not even a curve. You have made it seem do-able. THANK YOU! Do you know if the foot will fit a Juki 2000? If not, I'll be very careful... Thanks again

[@lynhanna917]

I have a really old Juki and found a ruler foot that works. Check out ebay, all you need to know is your shank height.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@jodilindgren2328]

Hi Angela 😁 just discovered your videos and am loving them. I am wondering what machine you recommend for domestic quilting?

[@chrisharvey5942]

Thank you for the wonderful, helpful tutorial, I just ordered my ruler foot. I have a Janome MC QCP 7700 machine. I have never done this technique. Can you tell me if I should lower the feed dogs as you would for free motion quilting ( I read this in the manual) but it doesn't say anything about changing anything else. Is this correct, I am brand new, starting to sew after many years and want to practice. I am going to check out the rulers and also the supreme slider. Thank you again and hope you can answer my questions..

[@maryacevedo1071]

I can’t see if you got a response to the feed dog down or normal can you tell me if you got a response? Please

[@andreacurtis9944]

Me too please. Love the idea of using rulers but would love to know if feed dogs up or down ?

[@janetteaguirre-terry2986]

Angela your awesome!!! I wanna ruler foot and rulers. I have a Juki HZL F600. I think it’s a low shaft? Approx 1/2” from the feed dogs and the screw to the shaft. Would that be a low shaft?

[@Bevygram]

I have a dumb question. I am VERY new and was hoping you can tell me how you are getting the machine to stitch from right to left instead of up and down.

[@kathiott3239]

Hello Angela, I am brand new to quilting. I have no problem getting to the "sandwich" part of quilting, but the actual quilting is giving me fits. I have watched your video and I see you are moving in either forward/ motion or sideways. How on earth do you keep the stitch length consistent??? HELP

[@georgiamorris3373]

Thank you. Helps a lot to see it in action. Which HandiQuilter machine were you sewing with in this video?? Thank you.

[@naseemmerchant5291]

Angela what free motion quilting ruler foot would yu recommend with a singer sewing machine 8500Q which is a low shank machine. There are so many on the market. Singer does not have a ruler foot which looks like the ruler foot in your tutorial for their machines. They however have a darning and quilting ruler. I am a real beginner in quilting and have been watching your free motion quilting tutorials for beginners and am enthralled with Yr free motion tutorials. I would like to get the right tools for free motion quilting .can yu help me

[@margaretgize8652]

I’m realllly struggling with finding a ruler foot attachment that will work for my machine. I finally found one that works a little but it won’t go over seams, even when they are perfectly flat and pressed open. Which FMQ foot are you using that u can remove the bottom part of and put the foot foot attachment on? I seen the attachment part on ur website but not the actual spring foot. I’m using a low shank ever sewn sparrow 25. I could really use some help.

[@donnagrimes5456]

I just purchased Shorty and tried using it on my Janome skyline S 3 machine. My machine stitch is small, tiny. What am I doing wrong?

[@melodyloveless4502]

Do you lower your feed dogs? I didn't know if you mentioned that or not?

[@eddorothythiessen8222]

Angela, Thank You for this demo. I recently picked up some of your rulers and would love to try them. I have a free motion foot with the screw on the side so I be lieve all I need is bottom part of the foot, correct? Could I have it sent from your store or where should I try?

[@gailsimons2673]

Hi there. I just purchased your ruler Shelley and have learned that my Pfaff Passport 3 doesn’t have a ruler foot to fit this machine. Can you please tell me how I can use the ruler. Many thanks. Gail Simons.

[@trudystomps3580]

I have a question: I like to start with free motion sewing I have already the the shorty ruler by Angela Walter(CGRQTA1) Just wonder if I can use this ruler with my Janome Skyline S5 Thanks in advance! Trudy

[@reinadegrillos]

Dear Angela, I live in Spain I'm new in quilting (69 years old, by the way) but I can´t find your rulers (not even in amazon.es). Where can I find them in the European Union (because outside there are terrible customs taxes). Thank you.

[@katrinamusgrave1167]

Hi Angela. I just got your rulers and ruler foot. Really excited to try them out. Do I use the same settings on my machine as I do for free motion quilting (0 stitch length, low pressure, lowered feed dogs)? Thanks so much

[@andreatempfer927]

When quilting with rulers do the freedogs need to be down?

[@christinewhitaker2957]

I would like to know the same thing

[@bonniecopeland1076]

Hi, love your videos you make them fun and informatioinal... I bought the quilting foot for my husqvarna from the dealer so I know I have the right one. I used the versatool while waiting for your rulers to arrive. What I found was that it worked great except if I got close to the seam. The foot is so low it really doesn't like to go over the seam and its more of a force it type situation. My question is, is it normal for the foot to be that low, I have attached it as high as I can. In your videos you don't seem to have an issue.....In the beginners guide to Machine Quilting with Rulers video you don't go over seams. Should I not be trying to go over seams with a low foot like this? Thanks for your thoughts on this in advance.

[@maesmith8950]

Is it required to pull up the bobbin thread first when using the ruler foot?

[@diannebittinger2863]

singer does not have a ruler foot low shank, you show a foot with a screw that is removed to place on a ruler foot, what brand is it, or do you know where I can get a universal foot that has the screw to remove so a ruler foot can be placed on . Thank you.

[@aileenc8622]

Two questions- did you drop the feed dogs as you would with FMQ and if not what is your stitch length?

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I had a supreme slider over muy feedings so I didn't put them down. Also, I don't have a stitch regulator so how quickly I move my hands determine the stitch length.

[@aileenc8622]

Angela Walters Thanks!!

[@rachelmilgroom7367]

Angela says she didn't drop her feed dogs because she had the slider over them, but depending on your machine that could damage the slider (just a heads up). I would suggest lowering the feed dogs, but that's because once when I accidentally forgot to lower them (on my Juki 2010) they tore a hole in my slider.

[@sweetibbies]

On a HQ Forte, do they come with a Ruler foot? and what is the attachment to be used with Rulers.

[@vinitacarlson4674]

Hi, thanks for video. Do you need to use special needles when using the rulers? Thanks

[@ekeefner]

I am making the leap and just got a ruler foot. Now I just need to decide which ruler to get first. Probably Shorty or Slim. Does the packaging have ideas on what quilting motifs can be used? I am not so creative when it comes to quilting ideas. I also heard you have a new Craftsy class on this that I will have to check out. Anyway I am excited to quilt all those quilt tops in storage.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Elizabeth, how’s your day going with you?

[@tatianaterriesmith8471]

Hi Angela I have a Brother home machine SQ9285 I’m new in quilting can you find out where and if I can get a foot. I love all your videos. Thank you.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Tatiana, how’s your day going with you?

[@marcellajohnston743]

Angela, I have 3 of your rulers and rulers from Westalee. Can I use these instead of FMQ? I am trying to get used to the FMQ side of quilting. Thanks for all you do.

[@katiecroc5358]

Hi my quilt foot doesn’t have a screw to come apart for a ruler foot can I attach straight to the shank

[@sherrymaylee9714]

Do you know if Husqvarna has a ruler foot for their machines like the Diamond , SE, or Opal 690Q?

[@marynewcomb6966]

Along with the poster below, I am looking for a ruler foot for a Pfaff Performance 5.0. Any recommendations?

[@tnwanda1963]

I am so very confused. I ordered a low shank ruler foot from amazon for my singer quantum stylist 9960. I think I was sent a high shank foot. I reached out to singer, and they referred me to 2 different web sites where I could purchase the ruler foot. But, I see different feet. Some have an upside down open U where the foot screws into the shank and others have a right side up U where it screws into the shank. Help? Anyone? I don't know which one to order?

[@hannamaoam1111]

Hi Angela. Thank you for your video. I have two questions: your rulerfoot isn't moving up and down, correct? Over here you do not get ruler foot and I purchased myself one in the US. Hope it works out... Second question: do you change your machine foot pressure on your quilt? Thank you so much.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

It doesn't move up and down, it stays stationary. You can adjust the height of the foot with a little dial that turns on the foot. Hope that helps!

[@suzanneritchie7048]

Ok .. I know your video is old but I'm new (1yr) to quilting. Problem ... is there a trick on how to hold your ruler . With or without glove/s . Tried echoing my blocks & ruler kept sliding out of alignment ... pissed my pants & gave up ! lol Hope I hear from you...

[@WMHelen]

I had understood that I needed 1/8 inch thickness rulers for the low shank machines. Do you offer these in 1/8th inch?

[@cindyfarmer3837]

I’m having trouble with top thread breaking. I have reduced too tension and changed needle.

[@gaill2439]

I'd love to learn ruler work and love my Omnigrid regular rulers. So feel Omnigrid ruler foot rulers would be exceptional. I have an older Singer 411G slant shank sewing machine and I can't seem to find a ruler foot. Thank you for pointing out that I can use my darning or free motion foot. Where are you located? I live in Canada

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Gail, how’s your day going with you?

[@lillannigro7242]

Hello I’m new in quilting can you find out where and if I can get a foot for your rulers and will it fit a elna sewing machine. I love all your videos. Thank you.

[@mselle54]

Love your shows, thank you. I can’t decide which ruler to buy. Is there a package deal if I buy all 4? 😀

[@sarahebner1215]

I bought my set of 4 on Etsy from BrooklynDollFabric.

[@eunicebrown6654]

Can you tell me which model of HandiQuilter you are using?

[@trudiesmall3218]

I would really like to see you do some of this stuff on a long-arm so that just some of us that are long armors can see how you do it sometimes seeing is believing

[@mariacullen6890]

Love your videos. Do you know if there is a ruler foot for a vintage singer slant 403? I have not been able to find one.

[@TheMinot60]

Maria- as far as I know there aren't any slant shank ruler feet.I did buy an acrylic darning foot for my slant. I haven't tried any fmq or ruler work with it because the dogs don't drop either, but you could try. Or, get a second vintage machine just to fmq, you may find a 15 clone for $10 $20.

[@pilialohajohnson6808]

I recently order some bobbin washers and now I am not sure if those were only for free motion quilting.