The BEST Beginner Friendly Quilting Design YOU Can Do On Your Domestic Sewing Machine!

Are you completely confused on how to start quilting with a domestic sewing machine? I've got you covered! This is one of my favorite free motion quilting designs because it is easy, fun, and looks amazing! In this video, I'll show you step by step how to quilt this fun, modern quilting design on your quilts! The boxy meander is perfect for beginners, and guess what? YOU CAN DO IT!!! #quiltingtutorial #quilting #beginnerquilting
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
04:00 The Steps For Success!
06:10 Practice Practice Practice!
12:28 Setting Up Your Sewing Machine for FMQ
16:10 Demo of the Boxy Meander Quilting
24:10 Checking Out the Design
26:39 What Do When The Bobbin Runs Out
28:26 Last Tips and Tricks and Thoughts
30:20 Close Up of the Stitches!!!
31:16 Thank You for Being Here!!!

[@lisaann5260]

I love the Frog and Toad shirt with their cookies, and their lack of willpower. My son loved that book.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!!! I saw it at Target and HAD to buy it haha!

[@karin0963]

So cute and I love not worrying about crossing the lines. 🤣

[@StitchObsessed]

Lol! Ikr? It takes the pressure off to be "perfect" which allows you ACTUALLY have fun and enjoy the process!

[@donnaborg5636]

This is lovely Miriam! The quilting makes the solid colored blocks look like gauze. I'm absolutely going to try this on my next quilt. Thank you for your indepth description and demonstration. You're an excellent teacher.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much, Donna 💖💖💖 this is definitely one of my favorite FMQ designs! It takes time, but is SO worth the result!

[@paulatharp5457]

When I was in high school (way back in the 1970's) the Home-Ec teacher would have us draw a design on plain paper and then unthread the sewing machine and practice the designs by sewing on those lines. Basically sewing, but with no thread in the machine. It was very helpful for hand-brain coordination. Miriam, I am loving this series! I am a new subscriber of about 4-5 months and have really enjoyed watching all of your videos! Keep it up girl! Thank you so much for your videos and you are a GREAT teacher!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! I've done that before too, or you can do the same thing with a practice quilt sandwich. Just remove the thread so you can get the feel of moving the layers of the quilt under the needle. I have heard that some of the newer computerized machines won't let you stitch without thread, which is a bummer! Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment, Paula! I really appreciate it!

[@vivaldi1948]

Thank you. And I love your "I have a cat" hands.

[@StitchObsessed]

Lol!! You noticed!! Yes, I have a 8 month old kitten and she is WILD! haha!!! But lots of fun!

[@vivaldi1948]

@@StitchObsessed I had those hands for many, many years and yes they are worth it.

[@marciatims5894]

The design is really very nice and has the potential to be a favorite design. Thank You.😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh I’m so glad! 💖 thank you so much for watching!!!

[@karin0963]

I know you have this sped up, but the quilting kinda goes with the music. 😍 Maybe I need to listen to music, a genre that goes with whatever pattern used could really get you in the zone.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!!! When I was editing the video, I was like wait...the movements go PERFECTLY with this song! haha!! Music can definitely help you get into the groove!

[@ZeldaSews]

Miriam!!! Hi my friend! I can tell you love quilting. I want to make another quilt for my bed, but that is very much OVERWHELMING... So I 6:59 will do a lap quilt. I love the quilt you had up with the squares. Breaking it up answer quadrants. Seems like it's wouldn't make it more manageable. well, at least it does in my head.😅😅😅 Have a great weekend my friend!

[@StitchObsessed]

Hey Zelda! It’s definitely a labor of love to make a larger quilt, but with your sewing skills, you can do it!!! 💖👏🏻👏🏻 you have a great weekend too!

[@venus8296]

Great free motion idea. Thanks for that! Going to try it this weekend. Also, thanks for the discount code for Missouri Star. "Ran" right over and bought some stuff for a new project. Keep up the great ideas.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome!!! I hope you enjoy the quilting! It’s so much fun 💖 thank you so much for watching and using the link! I truly appreciate it!

[@dianehuntley2493]

I love quilt crinkle😊 good instruction and explanation😊😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! I love a good quilt crinkle too 🥰 thank you for watching, Diane!

[@swfirefly305]

Oh! Thank you for this tutorial. I'm going to try this this weekend! Love your videos!

[@StitchObsessed]

Wonderful!!’ Have fun and enjoy the process!!! 👏🏻💖

[@cassieplayford634]

Great tutorial! I will definitely be trying this out on my next quilt! 💕

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!! Thank you for watching, and enjoy the quilting process! It’s SO fun! 👏🏻💖

[@TGBTGAlways]

That’s such a cute quilt Miriam I love your fabric choices and the quilting really looks good on there it is true - the quilting makes the quilt! 😉💖💖💖

[@StitchObsessed]

It does! The quilting can do SO much for a simple patchwork quilt!

[@Carol_Sews]

I have quilting gloves that cover just the thumb, index and middle fingers, and wrist. They are much cooler. I got mine on Amazon several years ago at a reasonable price. I looked them up just now and the price is a lot higher, maybe four times higher. I have no idea why, but I wouldn’t pay that amount now. I really like the meander pattern you demonstrated. I have two Bernina’s with BSR’s (stitch regulators), but I haven’t used them much. I like to quilt my small projects with built-in decorative stitches.

[@StitchObsessed]

I've seen those type of gloves, but yes, I hate spending a fortune on something like that haha! The curse of being a frugal quilter, right? And I love that you use decorative stitches to quilt smaller projects! I've done that before with my other machine, and they add such whimsy to a project! Thanks so much for watching, Carol!

[@glendahyde804]

Wow that's amazing and beautiful. I've always done stich in the ditch but will definitely try this on some small things to start with. Thank you so much for the video.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! You can do it! Thank you so much for watching, Glenda!

[@CatyW-zu9ip]

I like this stitch and I'm going to give it a try. I started practicing fmq last week for the first time. I've been trying to get a little practice in daily. I think I'm going to try this design instead, as it is more forgiving. I hope at some point you will cover fmq using rulers. I haven't ordered from Missouri yet but I tried the dual purpose marking pen and I love it. I just ordered the rotary blades you use from Amazon. So glad to know about them. I get more for my. money than in a fabric/craft department store (even with sale and coupon code).

[@StitchObsessed]

Wonderful! Yes, you definitely should try this FMQ design! It's a lot of fun! I'm glad you like the marking pen! That's my favorite one. Thank you for watching!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I’m so glad you are showing us how to do this pattern.

[@StitchObsessed]

It’s so much fun to do! 💖

[@janicebadeau]

Oh my gosh! I love this! I’m constantly doing loop de loop - also forgiving - but this is so awesome! It’s like the loops are squares instead! Why have I not seen this before lol! Thank you! Also a tip that helps me - 🍷hahahahaha thank you!

[@StitchObsessed]

lol!!!! A little sip and sew 🤓😂😂 love it! Thank you so much for watching! 💖💖

[@deliad8826]

I would not have thought to try this quilting design. Thanks so much. I love how you can adjust the scale of the blocks depending on what’s happening on the quilt top ❤. Great tutorial as always

[@StitchObsessed]

Yeah! It’s such a versatile design! Thanks for watching, Delia! 💖

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

Great tutorial

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@ellenhofer3343]

Great vidro. When I took a vlass in free motion quilting,in addition to 4, 18x18" muslin sandwiches, we slso had to bring a roll of thick paper towels. First we practiced in paper. Then, we practiced by stitching on 3 layers of paper towels And, finally, on the muslin sandwiches.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh that's actually a great idea to practice on layers of paper towels! Practice definitely makes it a lot easier, and it's so much to watch yourself progress!

[@catherinevallier9310]

Thank you.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you for watching! 💖

[@kimr6683]

Love it! I am going to try this

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! I hope you love it as much as I do! haha

[@marionbartley214]

Thank You Miriam, this quilting design looks easy enough to do. I haven't done any free motion quilting yet. But I think I can practice doing this one. The only thing I wish you would have done was on a practice sandwich, done the quilting in a different color thread and a more of a close-up angle to be able to see you doing it more clearly. I'm definitely going to try this one.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you for the feedback, Marion! You're right, I should have done that. Maybe I'll make a Short using your suggestion, so you can see it clearer/better.

[@tiffanyclark5745]

Great tutorial! I love your honesty, the quality of the photography is so great & that music is so inspiring!! I see new placemats on my dinner table tomorrow, lol!! from practicing this technique!! Thanks again for ALL you do! I'm so excited to get my Cozy Picnic completed!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay, Tiffany!!! Thank you so much for your sweet message! It means a lot! Can't wait to see your finished Cozy Picnic quilt!!!

[@joanibalognia8420]

Been totally afraid to free motion quilt. Will have to give this a try! Thanks.

[@StitchObsessed]

You can do it!! 💖

[@jillthomas366]

Oh wow, love this quilting design! You gave me me the courage to try your first friendly Christmas design and it turned out great so, this one is next! Keep them coming, love them! Thank you! 🥰

[@StitchObsessed]

That’s so awesome, Jill! 👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for watching! 💖🥰

[@BAMom780]

I love it! I'm going to have to try this one. I just tried free motion quilting on my last quilt and I got so frustrated I ended up pulling a lot of stitches out and just using my walking foot. Maybe this design would be easier to start out on

[@StitchObsessed]

It's a great beginner quilting design. Like I said in the video, it was the first design I learned to FMQ, and I still love it years later! Thanks so much for watching!

[@patriciamoller3060]

Wow , will try for sure , l am a hand quilter of many years , l am just starting to realize there's a place for machine quilting too , thankyou , Australia

[@StitchObsessed]

That’s so great! This is a great entry level machine quilting design for sure! Thank you so much for watching, Patricia 💖

[@NicoleS.-rq9bb]

Thank you for this video! I'm brand new to sewing/ quilting and I'm excited to try this technique. Also, I love your Frog and Toad shirt!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Welcome to the sewing and quilting community! So glad you enjoyed this tutorial; it's such a fun way to quilt, and thank you! I love that shirt haha!

[@harbourcolour]

Love this FMQ pattern, Miriam! Thank you for showing us how to do it. I will definitely try this one. And thank you for the discount for Missouri Star as well.

[@StitchObsessed]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching! 💖🤗

[@lornajoy8990]

I love that quilting design

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@karentoynton8948]

Looks really good, thank you for sharing. I have a quilting Janome machine, but it isn’t easy to quilt large things , as it only has a smallish add on machine table. Think having an inset machine may belo me more thank you, I have learnt a lot. Looking forward to watching more videos you may do and as a fairly new machine sewer learning more.x

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh yeah a larger table or inset table would definitely make quilting larger quilts easier. They may make a larger extension table for your machine? It wouldn’t hurt to look! 💖

[@karentoynton8948]

@@StitchObsessed yes gave done that I gave the only one they do. Guess with this one I will have the expense of the king arm quilter to help out . I honestly don’t think the sewing space is enough to get much material in , even though it’s a quilting machine . I ordered direct from Jan one at the time , as it said for quilting being silly I think I must assumed it would be bigger, I do a lot of hand sewing love EPPwotk , this quilt is EPP in 1 1/2 inch hexies . Looks pretty with the different materials kept them all pale but different colours x Happy sewing xxx thank you

[@susyk6839]

I recently subscribed to your KZbin page. I look forward to your new videos & started watching some of your older ones. Do you remind the stitches per inch on batting to new people? I usually handquilt & am going to teach myself how to machine quilt--with your help 💕. Ask me how I know…nothing like washing a quilted quilt to have the batting shift into a ball on one side of the quilt! Thank you for sharing! P.S. I love coats n Clark (USA company)

[@StitchObsessed]

thank you so much for subscribing! I do recommend in my batting video to read the packaging of new batting, but you're totally right! I should make a point to specifically look at the stitches per inch instructions.

[@debbybrauert5622]

27:14 question-when quilting do you sew all 3 pcs together first or how do you keep the backing batting and top together?

[@StitchObsessed]

So when you go to quilt your quilt, you need to first baste your layers together. This just means you do one of a few techniques to hold the layers together while quilting. My preferred way is to use Elmers school glue to glue the layers together. I did a full tutorial on how to glue baste here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3PVk62qfdybY6M

[@donnaking-royal431]

Love your videos. Great design. I'll have to practice. Thanks

[@StitchObsessed]

Thanks so much for watching, Donna! 💖

[@GrandmaD2024]

Hi Mirriam! Those fabric choices are so cute! I love to do FMQ! I have 3 books by Christa Watson and she is a BIG fmq person on domestic machines. She is a fan of your design here. Ive done this before too and its fun! Thank you for sharing 😊😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! Christa Watson is the QUEEN of FMQ on domestics! She's a big inspiration of mine!

[@Pam2683]

Would you be able to quilt a king size quilt on a home machine with a 11” throat. I love your videos they are so much help.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh yeah! 11” throat space?! What machine do you have? That’s massive! I’ve actually done this quilting on a King with my machine which has a 9” throat. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Pam2683]

It’s a Bernina 790 pro. Now that I look it up it’s 10”. Thanks for your help I’m going to try it.

[@judithmanning2327]

I have tried this for the first time as a beginner with a quilt sandwich- my problems- eyelashes on the back and my top thread keeps breaking. What am I doing wrong? Loving your videos, very helpful, thanks! I have a beautiful quilt made that I don’t want to ruin with the quilting.

[@StitchObsessed]

Hi, Judith! Sounds like your top thread tension is too tight. Check your machine's user manual to see how to loosen the tension a bit. That can happen sometimes when you go to FMQ. Let me know if you have any other questions or need more help! Good luck!

[@sherrywilliams1131]

Very cute! May I ask what fabric you used ? I luv the colors. Thanks for sharing with us

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh man, I honestly don’t remember the fabric line. It was a random Moda charm pack I had, and I made the quilt top several years ago 🫣

[@lisawaterman2737]

I love the light you have! Is that the normal light on your machine?

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes it is! It’s nice and bright for me 🥰

[@lindaricher5359]

I have done the ripping out of quilting because it didn’t look right.

[@marevon3468]

Hi Miriam, how big is your sewing table, looks like sew on one side cut on the other? Thanks, love your channel!

[@StitchObsessed]

Hello! My tabletop is 4’x6’! It is excellent for being able to do pretty much everything on it! 🥰

[@Twalker533]

Hi there! Did you return your clear acrylic table that you bought for the Juki? I almost bought one but haven’t seen you use it so decided not to buy it after all. Can you tell me why you haven’t been using it? Thanks! BTW your excitement and enthusiasm about quilting is contagious! ❤️

[@StitchObsessed]

Hi, Tammy! I still have the table! I’ve honestly just not taken the time to play around with it. 🫣 I definitely need to though, because it think it’s going to make quilting really fun and maybe even easier! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@Twalker533]

@@StitchObsessedThanks Miriam! I’d love to see a video on how you use it and what you think about it. I have a Q-zone quilt frame that I can use my Juki TL2010Q with but it’s a pain having to constantly shift the quilt. I much prefer to have it bunched up while free motion quilting. I also have very limited space in my sewing room so the real estate it took up made it very awkward to use. Looking forward to your next free motion episode. I hope you can figure out what to do with your other quilt. I’ve been there. But finished is better than perfect - right? Once it’s washed and all crinkled you will probably not even notice and will love it anyway! Quilts really are labours of love aren’t they? 😜❤️

[@StitchObsessed]

@@Twalker533 so true! I’m excited to get working on that quilt this week 🥰 and I hear you about limited space! I would LOVE to have a frame, but there’s no room! I’ll add a video for the table to my list of videos and do that daily soon. I have it in my closet and every time I look at it I’m like “oh! I gotta try that!” 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂

[@susangray6470]

How do you decide what color thread to quilt with? I've done 2 quilts now with a lot of black in them (shashing) the blocks are lighter or multi colored. I used off white on one but I'm not overly happy with it. The one I'm about to quilt also has a lot of black in it. Would the variegated thread be better? I love this free motion pattern and can't wait to try it. I'm still learning !!! Love your instructions!

[@StitchObsessed]

That’s a REALLY good question! So, when I’ve had drastically different colors of sashing, I’ve used dark thread for the darker fabrics and light thread for the lighter fabrics. Variegated thread is another good choice! If you want to stick with just one color of thread, I would pick the color that is dominate in the quilt top. It’s really up to you and what looks good to YOUR eye. I hope that helps! 💖

[@Ann-qr2pv]

Love this quilt design. I've been hearing so much about quilt as you go. Have you done that or is it just easier to just put it all together the regular way? Thanks for demonstrating how to do the meandering quilt design.

[@StitchObsessed]

I've done a little bit of quilt as you go, and it's definitely fun! There are some quilters that that is ALL they do. I say try it and see if you like it! Ya never know! I prefer piecing a quilt top and then quilting after just because you can do much more complex designs that way, and it just feels like a better fit for me! Thank you very much for watching!

[@lenacoleman1142]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. This will be the next FMQ design I use on my next project. Perhaps your "SEW" wall hanging. LOL! Another great video! Oh forgot to ask how many stitches per in do you usually have when you FMQ? Just trying to get an idea how large or small my stitches should be. Thanks.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!!! That would look very good with that mini quilt! 😍

[@LindaBeavers-ki6jm]

When you use the elmer glue method do you wash your quilt as soon as you are doine quilting it?

[@StitchObsessed]

I wash the quilt when it is finished. So after binding the edges. It washes out very easily and I’m left with a beautiful, soft quilt 💖

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤❤❤❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Hi, Karon!! 💖🤗

[@SewWhittle]

You don’t bring your bobbin thread to the front? I thought everyone did that. Also, do you do your quilting in rows? I couldn’t tell.

[@StitchObsessed]

I do not, I backstitch. I’m a bit of a rebel when it comes to machine quilting 🫣 lol and no, I don’t really quilt is rows, I just go with the flow! It’s all part of free motion aspect of quilting 💖 thank you for watching!

[@terrygresham5765]

Thank you for such a detailed and easily unferstood tutorial. I am about to make my first quilt so I will do a lot of practice before I attempt your pattern!!. As you do a back stitch when you start guilting, do you just snip the threads on the back of the quilt, or do you hand sew them in? Thanks

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh my goodness, so exciting you’re going to make your first quilt!!! You’re going to do great!!! 👏🏻👏🏻 I just snip the threads on the back. I know some quilters like to bury the threads, but I guess I’m lazy and just snip them 😂

[@tiffanyclark5745]

🎉

[@lindaricher5359]

Do you have to pull your threads up to top

[@StitchObsessed]

I don’t, but I know some quilters do! It really depends on your preference. If I start quilting anywhere on the quilt top, I do backstitches to hold the stitches in place and try to do that in a seam so you don’t see it!

[@lindaricher5359]

@@StitchObsessed thank you I will try that out and see how it works out.

[@robinr6399]

❤😊

[@StitchObsessed]

💖💖💖

[@user-ym3fh1ep1c]

Where do I find the code for MSQC?

[@StitchObsessed]

You don’t need a code. All you need to do is click my link, shop like normal, and when you go to check out the discount is applied automatically! Pretty cool! 💖

[@karenkaren9526]

I have been quilting since the 80’s……..there’s a speed button?

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes, some sewing machines have a speed control lever or button! 👏🏻

[@donnarichey144]

How long is the 20% off? This video is a month ago.

[@StitchObsessed]

It’s still good through May! They basically renew the discount each month while I am a partner. 👏🏻💖

[@donnarichey144]

@@StitchObsessed I did find a recent one and saw it on there, thank you.

[@sandyh8755]

I’ll need to watch this again and slow your quilting way down. Maybe I’ll be able to follow you then.

[@lindabridges445]

Thank you.

[@StitchObsessed]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching 💖