The Final Stitch Episode 5: Straight Line Quilting at Home

[@catherinec7509]

You know, I think my favorite thing about Missouri Star quilt videos is the way they respect different methods and remind us that there is no "right" way. When I first started quilting in the 80s it was full of rules you had to follow. I love the way you remind us that it is OK if you are not perfect. Thank you for that. As a perfectionist, your frequent reminders that it doesn't have to be perfect takes any stress out of quilting and reminds me that it is pure joy. You guys are awesome!

[@marybethspencer1119]

YES!!!!

[@officeasst]

I love that too!!!

[@emilywilliams3237]

I really enjoy the chance to get to know Natalie more. I like the relaxed attitude about "mistakes" and encouraging away from perfectionism, and also the practical tips and information about how to do things.

[@heatherbuechelartistry]

yes I noticed that too love the no quilt police attitude :) thank you

[@reneepasquale3917]

Okay, Natalie is a new found gem for me! She has her moms genes! She is calm, relaxed, and real about the journey--it’s not about perfection it’s about accomplishing goals, taking baby steps, getting better in time, and mostly enjoying the process! I teach sewing and quilting in my private studio and I’m always looking for new and different ways to achieve great results! I love this painters tape technique! I tell my students not to worry about small stitch irregularities -concern yourself with the overall beauty with your creation! Hugs to Natalie for clear, honest, and great teaching instruction and advice! I’ll be following her!❤️✂️🧵

[@thechickenwire6136]

Thank you so much for doing these Natalie! I love all of the elaborate quilting designs but I appreciate that you took the time to show us the basics of home machine quilting. I feel like it gets overlooked because it’s not the “cool kid” long-arm quilters are. 😄 My budget doesn’t allow for sending my quilt off or buying special tools and it’s great that you speak to that!

[@howbethdoesit5695]

Thanks for your comment. I cannot justify 15k or even 5k for a long arm machine, no matter how many quilts I make. What I do...has to do. And I'm ok with that!

[@jackiesullinger8471]

I've tried using my walking foot, FM, and I always end up at my local favorite Current River Fabric Store here in Doniphan, Missouri. They are reasonable in price and of all the many sizes I piece, they do an exceptional job.

[@howbethdoesit5695]

Natalie, you know we all love you, don't you? Thank you for your relaxed attitude on these videos. Its nice to know...that you know...that when we get better, we will BE better. But for starting out at something new, its best to get the needle at least started. Thanks again.

[@debbiecroal4534]

Natalie, I so enjoy you in this format. You absolutely Shine on your own!!!

[@Patriotgranny]

I AGREE!!!!

[@katywuste9054]

I click straight away when Natalie is teaching, she’s amazing and it’s like watching a friend

[@QuiltedGarden]

Really good idea using the painters tape to help fill the gap of a larger unpierced square. Thank you, I really like the idea!!! keep quilting!

[@leslielee2375]

I love Natalie! The whole family is amazing, and I so appreciate all the free videos they put out to educate and encourage the quilting community!

[@larrysimmons1771]

I love this Final Stitch I hope Natalie will do one often. On tools needles scissors etc she is so much like her mom all of Missouri star staff is “WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!”

[@eshellebennett]

oh yessss! a tools video would be awesome. I know it would have to be in segments. I like when they introduce new tools like the binding tool in their tutorials. I rushed out to buy it when I watched Jenny make the Starstruck quilt and wall hanging.

[@elainefiveland1462]

Good hints. I never thought about using painter’s tape.

[@marlakett3438]

I have use painters tape, but instead of using a new piece of tape each time you can reuse the same pieces of tape over and over to go the other direction etc.

[@joshuaharper372]

I used painter's tape for a complicated repeating curved design: first overlapping several pieces to make a big "piece", then drawing the outline of my curved design and cutting it out, then positioning it on the quilt to quilt the outline. (I had some negative space in the center of a quilt that I quilted with a double wedding ring design.)

[@RunWithScissorsSewingOriginal]

@@joshuaharper372 perfect! Thank you for advice!!

[@godschild3547]

I just love Natalie and liz💟! It's like sitting with friends every week. It's a nice break to sit and watch them interact❤😊

[@christinemann6027]

I love this series with Natalie! Can totally relate to her. Great for both beginner and intermediate quilters!

[@ericanater8641]

Natalie, I just love all your tutorial, I hope you continue this classes. I make sure I attend to these Episode and I tell everyone that I am in class. lol great information Thank you.

[@karenmickley1716]

I have never thought of using tape, what a great idea! Thank you💕

[@valoriespanogle8041]

Loved the look on Natalies face when she said "If they do they don't deserve it." It was so stern, you mean business. Love it! Painters tape, New concept for me for me. Awesome!

[@ibrockinrobin67]

I made a quilt for my moms bday that was safari animal print 10" hexis. I didn't have time to send it to a quilter so using my featherweight, I ended up making a zebra stripe stitch in each hexi. I was so happy with how it turned out because I didn't need to have dropped feed dogs, lots of experience and the lines didn't have to be perfectly straight. I live that Natalie is giving us so many n options. Quilts that go to a long armed are beautiful but there is also a lot if satisfaction when we can say we did everything on the quilt ourselves. Thank you Natalie! 😊

[@adelawiley2929]

Pretty cool Natalie, a lot of people have not realized that painters' tape is a helpful tool, even on your machine itself..Good Job Natalie

[@cathyvazquez3276]

Natalie I so enjoy your tutorials. You are awesome at this you are so calm and natural. Please do more.

[@katewelsh4762]

I am so glad that YOU have difficulty sewing straight too! Great idea with the painters tape - wow!!!

[@1043dawn]

Amalie, there are no quilt police! It’s your project and never be hard on yourself! You are doing great

[@sharonw667]

This is an excellent way of straight line quilting and I love seeing how Natalie uses painter's tape, to help keep her stitch line straight. So cool.

[@deliaramirez6044]

Thank you Natalie for doing the final stitch. You are so relaxed. Which makes the viewer relaxed, and you don’t speak fast which is wonderful. I love your videos. I ca go on and on. I just appreciate you. Thank you so very much.

[@marshawallace7522]

I also enjoy Liz's input throughout the videos. She points out things Natalie is doing what obviously comes automatically to her due to her experience. I also love the happy fabric being used in this tutorial. I too reuse my tape until the sticky is gone.

[@cherylmiller8987]

I've always watched your mom but didn't realize there were more of you, whole family is awesome!

[@kkx23]

Natalie you are brilliant and you also look so darn Happy doing these videos. I hope you keep them comming.

[@sylviaparnell6736]

Natalie is a treasure..... where has she been hiding?

[@crackersmom2679]

She's a very busy lady! I know she has designed at least one of the great templates for MSQC, the tumbler, plus she appeared in a few of the early videos. I love Natalie, it's almost like we've watched her grow up watching these quilting videos. I've definitely seen her grow as a designer as well.

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Would be great to see how to choose how to quilt a all over pattern. Also I often hear to use a walking foot. Which for straight line great. But then for free motion you use your darning foot. It is confusing.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

We love Natalie...to me, she's so much like her mom, Jenny!

[@skiptonius5346]

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[@cathynuytten798]

Yes. She reminds me of her mom. Especially that beautiful smile! Natalie is so talented in every way!

[@chuchiedoubek772]

Great use of the painter’s blue tape to help in stitching. Thanks Natalie! ❤

[@Revfar10]

I know this tutorial is a year old, but I'm just catching up........I LOVE THE PAINTERS TAPE IDEA!!!!! I have a problem keeping seams straight as well as cutting straight....makes me give up sewing! This is the most exciting thing I have seen for my situation! Thank you so much for these tutorials.

[@catprowlin3451]

It really is quilter's choice. I swear by my walking foot because it comes with an adjustable guide I can use to stitch lines equidistant by aligning the guide with each previous line. I would never be able to get painter's tape straight! I also agree that the density of quilting goes with the use. Thanks again Natalie, for keeping things simple. So many UFO's will get finished this holiday season.

[@Kari77251]

Natalie, I love these videos! Every one I watch boosts my confidence. I might be almost ready to maybe try quilting something myself. Possibly.

[@melindafulton4351]

Painter's Tape????? Natalie you are a GENIUS!!! I am going to raid my husband's garage for sure! Thank you SEW much for these videos. I LOVE them! You are a joy to watch and learn from.

[@juliedowney970]

I have made several quilts and table runners, pillows, etc from watching your videos. Missouri Quilt Co. has helped me so much. I've only been quilting for 4 years & I really love it. Thank you so much.

[@joycekaminski1943]

Hi Natalie, I loved this video and the painter’s tape idea is brilliant. Would you do a video for beginners on quilting with rulers please. I have been watching MSQC since the beginning of your journey and you all just keep keep getting better.

[@memere4137]

I love your attitude, I dare anyone to judge me. It encourages mea lot as I’m a bit impatient as well. Thank you from Innisfil Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you Natalie. I’m new to quilting and just fixing to try to use the painter’s tape to quilt on my home machine. You’re a good teacher.🌹

[@susanottwell746]

For stitch-in-the-ditch, just like for garment sewing, it's better to have thread a bit darker than a bit lighter. Sometimes having the ditch stitching a few shades darker actually helps give a "shadow" effect in the ditch.

[@kathycronin8547]

Natalie, the painter's tape idea is brilliant! I used to straight line quilt a quick Christmas lap quilt. Made the process so much easier and the finished product was pretty close to perfect. Thanks again for the tip. I look forward to 'The Final Stitch' episodes and your insightful tips and tricks. Keep up the great work!

[@jenihansen7201]

I LOVE THE "STITCH IN THE DITCH" WAY. SO MUCH EASIER FOR ME. THANK YOU

[@deidrapowell8762]

What stitch length

[@jjudy5869]

@@deidrapowell8762 I use 12 stitches per inch (regular stitch length).

[@sandrawest8248]

So glad I watch this video. Never would have thought about using painters tape to mark quilt

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Natalie is great in this new series! I look forward to each new episode. Thanks to Liz as well for her contributions to the discussion.

[@michellewelch6013]

I’m loving the Final Stitch! Learning soo much. Thanks for the great tips and practical advice.

[@ronsmith9225]

I love your teaching style. Clear, concise, tips. You make good use of the teaching time frame because we all have so little. Also, your work area is always uncluttered with nothing to distract from topic at hand.

[@dawnports6896]

Thank you Natalie 😊 I liked learning about how to use the painter's tape to lay out a straight line grid to guide my quilting. ❤

[@odderickascreations2633]

Natalie, I truly appreciate the tutorials/Q&A sessions you do. They have been immensely helpful and have upped my quilting "end game." Until now, I was so intimidated by things like the actual quilting piece, as well as binding. Your simple techniques and healthy attitude toward making mistakes are both informational and comforting. Thank you SO MUCH for this series on the very subjects that subconsciously cripple us, and remind us of the joy (and zen) we can find in completing the finishing touches!

[@Judy43070]

I just LOVE your videos! And I agree that hearing you mention "mistakes" and how its "no big deal" sure makes it more relaxing to look at my projects! ... I am picking up so much information!!

[@snippedthread]

Thank you, I enjoy these Final Stitch episodes. I hope you show how to start and finish on a place other than an edge. Sometimes you don’t win the bobbin chicken game!😂

[@marybethspencer1119]

ha ha ha ha ha

[@susanottwell746]

I did free-motion quilting of all kinds for more than 30 years on several different home machines, usually the cheapest machine I could get on sale from Sears. Drop or cover feed, and set the stitch length to 0, and adjust the foot pressure to just barely skim the top of the quilt. Most of the time I didn't even have a darning or quilting foot. For straight-line quilting, use a walking foot, and just like driving, focus ahead of the needle. Keep it slow and steady; if that is a problem just try hand-quilting for a while, that makes any kind of machine quilting seem quite speedy.

[@donnabowen7318]

These videos are so helpful.. I hope you will continue doing these. You are an excellent teacher

[@marielsupenia4871]

Thank you for sharing your tips. I love the idea of using tape, which I plan to try. Also, I'm glad you showed us that we don't need a large throat machine to make a quilt.

[@lisaemerson8061]

i really enjoy learning from you hope to see more from you love a lot of your ideas

[@melissaorona2834]

Refreshing to see actual quilting videos from Natalie & MSQC, though I do love the piecing videos as well.

[@sandyweirauch8310]

Natalie - it’s a year later - just found your youTubes and I love all of the different videos. Thank you for this video and all those from you, your mom, and sister-in-law. I’ve learned so much and have so much more to learn. ❤️

[@connieferrell4432]

Thank you for doing all theses videos. So helpful.

[@delmariesnodgrass5038]

Yet another ingenious use for painters tape. I use painters tape all the time for my crafts and sewing. Thank you for your wonderful videos I really enjoy them.

[@vickichandler5872]

Wonderful tutorial. Great idea, using the painter's tape. By the way, I LOVE the crossstitch designs on your peg wall behind you! Thanks Natalie and MSQC for taking the time, energy and money to provide us with these tutorials.

[@mariamedeiros26]

I’m trying to teach my granddaughter to sew a straight stitch and the tape is a great idea

[@emmalewis3765]

Thank you Natalie! Just what I needed for a couple of baby quilts! You are a good teacher!

[@kristinemillette6679]

Painter's tape! Such a great idea

[@joyceshutts3461]

Thank you Natalie! I hope to see you in even more videos with your Mom! Your ideas are great!

[@louandrews5584]

Natalie and Liz, you make a great team. Love that we can hear Liz clearly. I really appreciate your last stitch tutorial,hints and tips. Please keep them coming xxx

[@dorcasweist5188]

I am doing several quilts for the vets and the painters tape will be a wonderful idea. Thank you.

[@marierhem6723]

Wow ! Natalie this is fantastic, I’m still a little leery of free motion quilting. This is a great way to quilt your work and get joy of learning control of your stitches, I appreciate you! 😊

[@shellyculver4239]

Thanks so much Natalie! Your positive upbeat attitude towards things that usually make me stress makes me a little more apt to give it a try. Thanks for the encouragement

[@DG-vf7sm]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us. I can’t wait to come to Missouri and meet you, your Mom and everyone else. Let’s hope that things go back to normal.

[@joycemccoig1160]

Another great video! I have a favorite straight line stitch pattern on my Bernina. But it's a wavy line that I can vary the width of the wave to suit. I use it exactly as Natalie did. I have also used specialty stitches that are in my machine instead of just a straight stitch. But it's amazing how great just the plain straight stitch looks all by itself. Natalie's video shows that sometimes less truly is more. Thank you, Natalie! Can't wait to see what you show us next.

[@angelah.2291]

I think using a Stitch in the Ditch foot makes that type of quilting so much easier and fun. I also love using the painters tape. I did an entire baby quilt using the tape to do cross hatch quilting. Loved it and it turned out awesome! Thank you for doing these special one on one type class. Love it. I just wish they were a little longer and more in-depth. For those of us that can’t get out to take classes this is a great alternative.

[@loisellwood4407]

I feel like I’ve been sewing with a friend and with Covid that feeling is priceless.

[@dianecurran5676]

You have the best screen personality. So real and down to earth. I love watching and listening to you.

[@ginahopkins5140]

I love your Final Stitch program. I am a new quilter and I have already learned so much from you. Keep up the good work.

[@katebaldwin5386]

I LOVE that I stumbled upon these videos! I'm a "newbie" quilter and these videos are so incredibly helpful to me!

[@kathyeubanks5524]

Another great tutorial, Natalie! Thanks for the excellent tips! Also, you’re rockin’ those earrings! ❤️

[@lilystilo710]

Love Natalie how she teaches, enjoy her video's. Very unrushed. Keep up the good work girl!

[@dysyblue3008]

I have been told if I can't see the mistake when galloping past on a horse, there is no need to redo it.

[@marybethspencer1119]

wonderful! ha ha ha ha

[@debbiefelicetti5791]

That's awesome....I love it!

[@cathynuytten798]

Hahahahaha! I need to remember that one!

[@ladyflowers7202]

I could see it if I don’t do it to then, I will take it apart to make it right. Cool if you can keep going.

[@be_you2023]

The tips in these videos is much appreciated. Also the wisdom passed down from generation to generation is beautiful - 4:27

[@margiegooden4012]

Thank you Natalie for your great quilting videos!

[@mommabear679]

Natalie watching your Tutorials is like sewing along with a Good Friend!😊Thank you for sharing Great information with us!❤️

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

Thanks so much Natalie for this great series. I am loving it. I had never heard or thought of using painters tape. Excellent practical tip. Thanks

[@SheilaRose]

I really love this video. As a new quilter, with just an 8" area to sew... I am so excited to try straight lines with painters tape. Then, who knows! Teaching is not just about showing us how to do something. It is also inspiring us to do something many ways to achieve many outcomes/quilts. Thank You Natalie & Liz.

[@ellensweat5251]

Thanks Natalie. I never thought about using painters tape and now I will be trying it out.

[@lynngallegos2727]

I really love your teaching, Natalie. You always give me/us the courage to accomplish. Thank you for the Final Stitch series.

[@muttimuli]

love your sense or humor Natalie! Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@kaylac3367]

Oh, I love the tip about using painter's tape! I've got a throw size quilt ready to be quilted. You've given me encouragement to try this! Natalie you're a gem! Thank you for this!!!❣

[@tmack5794]

Love The Final Stitch tips!

[@cindyfollmar4515]

Thank you, Natalie. This is the first video I have watched in this series and it is wonderful. I will definitely go back and watch all of them. You are so easy-going and fun to watch and I have so many quilt tops to quilt. I just can't afford to send them out to be done and now I'm looking forward to finishing them at home.

[@carolynmorgan8536]

I so enjoy your mellow approach and being transparent about mistakes!!! Wondering why you don't use a walking foot to do this straight line quilting.

[@rachelshapiro18]

This video has been very helpful! I’m always a bit nervous about quilting the sandwich, but you make it more manageable, especially for a beginner. Thank you, Natalie!

[@markbarbsteinmetz5733]

I enjoy your tutorials so much Natalie! You have a natural teaching ability and I've learned so much in these videos.

[@sandy3449]

First, thank you so much for your tutorials! I tried stitching in the ditch on a denim quilt & ended up cutting the seam stitches, so now I sew just next to the seam! I love the painter's tape method! My last one, I chalked the grid, it took forever, & some vanished before I could sew! Thank you!!

[@margm4]

Thanks Natalie. Such great ideas, especially using painters tape. Really struggle with straight lines! I’ve a tendency to go too fast too☺️Thanks for all your tips...what a great teacher you are. Xx🇦🇺

[@TheLadymolly]

I love these shows with Natalie.

[@esygat]

Loved it! Fantastic quilting. Thanks Natalie!

[@person2463]

Thank you Natalie, love your creativity, and honesty!

[@sbray1210]

Thank you Natalie! The timing of this episode is perfect! I’m making small projects for my girls for Christmas and I want to machine quilt some and hand quilt others so I’ve been looking for tutorials for this! Your tutorials are great! And many thanks to Liz for all of her input!

[@loryosborn8570]

I would love to see you back a quilt with Cuddle fabric by Shannon.

[@margaret-akapeggyruane3637]

Painters tape!! I never would have thought of that! I’m going to add it to my quilt supplies.

[@dottykupsky4831]

Greatly enjoying your videos, Natalie! Thank you!

[@stephiepeterson]

An edge stitching foot (or ditch stitching foot) can be very helpful for stitching in the ditch. I like how the little "blade" rides on the seam to help me keep straight. Thanks for the fun tutorials!

[@lindasue616]

Thank you Natalie😏 I love your tutorials,so clear and relaxed.

[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Natalie. I loved the painter tape idea so thank you very much for showing this. I am enjoying your new final stitch videos xxx

[@cabindiana55]

I love the fact that you are so down to earth. Thank you for that and I am going to use painters tape now.

[@sylviaparnell6736]

Thank you, hope you continue........ we learn everydjay😜