The Flower Meander: A Machine Quilting Tutorial

Want a machine quilting design that is easy to quilt AND adds a beautiful texture to your quilts? Then the flower meander is for you. In this video tutorial, Angela Walters shows you how to quilt the feather meander step by step on a home sewing machine. It also includes troubleshooting common mistakes, fun variations, and a dose of quilting humor….everything needed to quilt the flower meander on your quilts!
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[@bonniekonjevich7574]

LOVE THE PRINCIPLES USED WHEN LOOPING!... WILL WORK FOR MY NEW QUILT TOP. (The baby shower attendees will be impressed.)

[@estelasteele1173]

Your quilting tutorials give me so much confidence. I love that you talk about how to ease through mistakes so no one else is going to notice.

[@mmeyerr7867]

I got stuck today and my husband said from the kitchen, “Echo!” Hahahahaha love love love watching your channel

[@YmSouthwind]

Hahaha.. ever cool husband..

[@fallenangel1049]

I guess your husband is watching w you..bless him...he's w you & your quilting hobby infatuation

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

I watch your videos over again to imprint the designs on my brain. I like this flower design with your echoing. It looks so good!

[@marlynanderson8564]

I like the fact that you continue to machine quilt with your sewing machine or a sit down machine. Not all of us have a long arm or will ever get a long arm on a frame.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I am trying to have videos showing both machines!!! Thank you so much for you support!

[@donnacohen5290]

First time watcher - wow, I'm getting back to quilting and appreciate your kind words. I stopped quilting for many years after going to a class at the local night school offering classes. They left us "newbies" (although we had all sewn many years, new to quilting) after a few instructions. After a 1/2 hr or so the teacher, and others who had quilted "perfectly enough to show," came to our side of the room to see if we needed help - and did we get it! They nit picked all of our work, so harshly, one sewer left, two never came back and I went to one more class. "No, no, rip it out, it is not perfect!" and more you can imagine, so for years I did only simple squares, rag quilting, but nothing with a sewn design or even a design in my piece work. Only simple. I missed sooooo much and wish I'd heard your beautiful words before. At 65, I've started back up, and will be following you. I will NEVER again let Comparison be my thief of joy! Happy Thanksgiving day!!! And, thank you for your kindness.

[@SehrynBelle]

Thanks so much. Totally new to FMQ. Any quilting in fact! Just did my first attempt at meandering. OMG! That was hard. I had little to no control. It was a mess! But not so messy it destroyed my cushion cover I made from recycled clothing. In fact the cushion is useful and to anyone without 'an eye' it will look fine. Just don't look close! But my main point I wanted to share is how much fun it was - when I wasn't panicking because my machine was doing its own ugly thing, and when I felt out of control and completely lost sight of any semblance of a design concept. I now know why you love it. It can be such fun. Doodling on fabric! I know with practise I'll improve - all thanks in large part to your videos. So thank you. Thank you🌸

[@paradismom7260]

I never get tired of your videos!

[@jodigabriel5967]

Just used the flower meander on a quilt block. Hesitated at first, then after a deep breath or two, dug in. Now I love it! Thanks Angela!

[@janicepope6778]

Love it! I made your t-shirt quilt with the secondary design. Everyone loves it! Now I need to get the nerve to quilt it.

[@janicebritt8649]

I'm hopelessly addicted to your FMQ tutorials! They are so entertaining. I watch them, try them and get oh so happy when something actually turns out close to what you've done! Thanks much for sharing your knowledge!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Love it. Between this and the paisley feathers, you have a new sub. I’m a new quilter, and would rather quilt my own creations rather than sending them off for someone else to have all the fun!

[@mariefalkenhagen546]

Angela you have given me so many ways to quilt lately and I'm really learning how to do a better job. Mostly my tops were just meandering but recently I have been watching you and have learned so much. Thank you for making the time to show us that we're stuck in only one stitch.

[@stephanieronsin6014]

Ah, I’m inspired to try this today on my longarm. I purchased a used Handiquilter sixteen 6 months ago and am in a love/hate relationship with it. I would like to see you create more longarm videos demonstrating techniques. You keep me centered and realistic about my progress and want to send you a big hug and “thank you”.

[@jimsqueenie]

Angela, I sure do wish I had the nerve to quilt flowers in a contrasting color like you did. I love those colors together!! lol

[@imagesbynancy]

I could watch you quilt all day, you are so smooth, great instructions.. Keep up the good Tutorial...

[@cssharpess]

Love your tutorials sweetie! Thank you for sharing your love of quilting! A friend just gave me a used Tin Lizzie long arm that didn't fit in her craft room. I am playing around with and it seems to be running well with the help of my sweet hubby an excellent mechanical guy! I am making quilts for a baby ministry currently and have sewn for about 45 years. I just started my quilt journey about 4 years ago. Loving your tutorials!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! That is so fun, you are going to have a blast with that machine. Thanks so much for watching my tutorials. I appreciate the support!

[@ksflick100]

Just love this flower pattern, the last one is my favorite I think.....just starting to longarm again, so tickled. I was house bound from last Oct. Dr's finally came to diagnosis of a condition that started Feb of 2016. Ended up to be very rare for a woman to encounter it and men are 1%. Some end up in a wheelchair or worse. We thought it was was MS,, but it wasn't. The term for us to understand it was a diabetic stroke. I had a severe case.....extreme pain in hips and then weakness in the legs.....even collapsing on the floor....so wheelchair and walker came into my busy life.......I am now in PT and I am getting up stairs with help....and I longamred a pattern on a quilt I made for my sister........so I am excited to be able o have stamina to quilt for a short time and then rest and then quilt and then rest, over and over......I want to put this flower on a Cross and Crown Quilt top I made after I sewed again starting in February......a mystery....especially for this advid quilter!! it is all a fog to me..but Thanks.....I do love your designs and I feel that I do love you too!!! Thanks!!

[@heleneidt3743]

I love the flower meander with the many variations. I will definitely use this in one of my future quilts.

[@barjrfarmandranch5564]

I love love the different flower variations.

[@mamooskii]

Thank you Angela for great instructions and beautiful work. {bravery is not my strong suit, but with your help, I am slowly free motion quilting.)

[@judysmith7320]

I love to watch all your videos. Thank you for giving of your precious time so that us quilters can learn so much from you. It amazing to watch you and you make free motion look so beautiful and so interesting.ThANK YOU S0 MUCH.

[@ImGinaMarie]

BAM!!! Another great FMQ stitch!!! Love it!

[@arlinepozzo5677]

I love the flower meander! I am going to trim this!

[@rachellefoster1011]

I love your videos. They give me the confidence to challenge myself and grow. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your talent and skills.

[@martimorgan4788]

This motif is perfect for me - even I would think I was good. Thank you so much for the lessons.

[@aprilstrano7168]

You are so clever! Thanks for sharing your passion and tips so we can all quilt along with you!!!

[@amysmith5863]

I love the flower meander and all the variations! Angela you make this look so easy! I really need to start practicing my FMQ! Thanks for making these tutorials.....can't wait until the Midnight show comes back! ❤️

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

New episodes start August 9th!! Whoo hoo!!

[@dijones2441]

Another fabulous design Angela...you are spoiling us 😘

[@rvictorrvictor2891]

This is actually Lori Kennedy's design!!

[@marilynanderson4109]

I love the flower meander! I am going to try it today. Your tutorials are wonderful and I'm looking forward to new episodes of MQS .

[@TheCottagequilter]

Thanks again for the wonderful tutorial I could just watch you quilt all day!

[@tammydouglas-hand9271]

I just love all of your tips and ideas, I’m a fairly new quilter and I really appreciate your videos

[@candybanksstudio]

I just reviewed this video and found it very inspiring.

[@elaineadair]

Amazing how a small change alters the appearance! Thank you.

[@scrapnfool]

I anxiously wait everyday to see if you have a new video! I love all of your designs. When I grow up, I want to be "like Angela!" Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@worldgonemad1977]

Used this (for the first time) on a big pillow. It came out great! Thank you!

[@pittepat84]

I really enjoy your videos. The pace is fast enough that I don’t get bored and yet, slow enough that I can understand the technique. I will be practicing this pattern because it looks great for all of the floral fabrics that I tend to use...and yes, I love the “organic” look of it! Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with all of us.

[@sebrinald7721]

Love the variations. Will definitely try it on a quilt top.

[@LindaSJones-wg2ns]

I love your instructions. Thank you so much!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for watching! 😁

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Love your new video on flower meandering.

[@diannewhite9848]

Thanks Angela love your tutorials, you're a great inspiration. Thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much! I am so glad you find them helpful!

[@bonnieanderson6412]

I love your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

As long as people are watching them, I'll be making them!

[@graylagran7443]

Angela Walters I'm gonna keep watching so please keep posting! You are the reason I started to quilt in 2017 💕

[@fatbottomful]

It is the part I always worry about as I'm new to quilting...I will I've it a go...you made it look so easy!

[@susanioanou-silver204]

Can't wait to try this one out and know which top I am going to use it on - am also going through withdrawal from the Midnight Quilt Show

[@lindasoltys5947]

Love it

[@maryhodge2625]

I love this flower meander. I'l be trying it in my next quilt.

[@jackietucker8942]

With your videos and some practice, I might just learn how to do this. YOU make the whole process fun. Thank you.

[@carolynw9665]

you make this motif look so easy and encourages me to try this on the quilt I am working on.Thank you.

[@Saucyakld]

Off to the machine to try it, many thanks, love from New Zealand xxxx

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Ahhh New Zealand....the most beautiful place on the earth!

[@joanwillard6722]

I can't wait to practice this design. You certainly know what I need, more designs to add to my arsenal. Thank you again ANGELA.

[@lanastewart7310]

Great tutorial and I can't wait for another episode of The Midnight Quilter! I'm addicted!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

New episodes of the Midnight Quilt Show start August 9th! yay!!

[@bettyjordan2112]

Angela Walters can't wait love midnight quilting.

[@hereynol1]

You have inspired me and I love the Midnight Quilting Show, by far the most fun and helpful videos out there. Keep the Quilt Show coming :)

[@Amal2365]

Beautiful design 😍😍

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much!!

[@lynnczar2463]

Great tutorial, I'm going to use this in my basket quilt, have been putting it off because I didn't know how to quilt it! Thanks so much.

[@sewflower1]

I love the design, and you teach it so well, thank you.

[@kransberg1]

I have signed your channel and I am learning a lot. Have also bought many books from you and Tula. Thanks again to teach us!

[@chi2tan]

Love all the variations. Thank you.

[@Sandramariadefaria]

This tutorial was really very helpful. I really want to quilt this design on a project I made for my sister. Thank you!!!

[@susanprinslow8324]

I loved the instructions and the design. Even I use a longarm machine, the instruction works for me. Thanks,.

[@HorrorWriter]

I have a UFO that I can finally finish with this design. It's perfect! Thanks!

[@catkoe9321]

Love love love this! Thank you sooo much Angela ❣️❣️

[@maryavelis1157]

I would love to see more tutorials like this. Taking one design and showing variations for us quilters that aren't as "graceful" Thank you!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I definitely will!!! Thanks for watching!

[@nancylaszcz5457]

Thank you for sharing! Love your teaching style! 🍷

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks!! I so appreciate you watching!!!

[@margaretstephens6492]

I also love the different flower variations .And i am glad the u are doing more of your Mid night quilters videos I cannot wait till u do more as I love them.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Newest episodes start on August 9th, can't wait!!

[@inestavelin7854]

It's just so wonderful to make all those variations. You do it so smoothly that I hope I can do the same.I shall try them on my finished quilts .

[@stephiepeterson]

I love your videos. I love the way you point out the don'ts as well as the do's. That's really helpful in understanding what one needs to do to execute the motif well. I also love the variations and how you teach us to get out of corners. Your videos are so instructive. I love the way you freeze the video when you are talking about a specific thing you want us to pay attention to. Thanks for your attention to detail and amazing instruction.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much! That is the ultimate compliment. I want to be know as a good teacher more than a great quilter. :)

[@stephiepeterson]

Well, I think you've made it! I am a professor and used to train teachers. So, I know a good one when I see one! :-)

[@deborahamaral8470]

Excelente! I’ll try that! Thank you! Best wishes from Brazil!

[@karenbryant746]

Angela, you are so encouraging and brilliant. I would love to know you, because you are so down to earth, warm, and fun. A good friend whom I have learned so much from. Thanks so much for your tutorials.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@catkoe9321]

Love, love, love this Angela❣️ I can’t wait to try it‼️

[@mariefalkenhagen546]

I just love how easy you make it look and being a novice it works for me. I love how you show it over and over till it's in finished. Thanks for the details.

[@littleangelbsb]

Love this design. Can't wait to try it. Thank you!

[@pennyhawkins-jackson9782]

Love this design and all of the variations! It is sooo me!

[@joyceabbott4584]

I have loved the flower meander and Paisley Feather tutorials. Thank you so much for your contribution.

[@jlynn8843]

I like the echo flower the best!! Thank you so much for this tutorial, I will try it soon

[@Lpsb232]

Great video. I really liked the commentary as you quilted!

[@sbear7251]

Angela, I love your tutorials!! I started a queen sized curvy log cabin quilt for my niece. I decided to use the flower meander for the colored areas. The only problem I had was that I started the meander very small!!! I had to quilt that quilt to death!! I hope she appreciates the work!! The center of the quilt? I used a stencil of a feather wreath and feathers in the butterflies in each corner. The quilt is beautiful!!! Thank you!!!

[@rebeccajanes5203]

Angela I just want to thank you for all your wonderful videos and books. I have always wanted to learn to free motion quilt and because of you my journey is beginning . I love watching you sew and create.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That is so sweet! Thank you so much for your support, I can't tell you how much it means to me!

[@francinedaniels892]

+Angela Walters , love this, I may actually try this since I'm a hand quilter and usually send all other tops to machine quilters that I don't have time to finish. a great big thank you, I love your shows.

[@jennielynnp]

I do! I love this flower meander as much as you do! Thank you so much, Angela, for taking the time to teach us your quilting techniques and especially showing us that quilting doesn't need to be scary!

[@missmix48]

Angela you are a treasure for sure. When I told you about my disappearing 4 patch my hope was you would put up a pattern and how to of just this. It will go SOOOOO good on my quilt. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Thank You, Thank You

[@maryannterwey3404]

Love this design and all the variations-excellent video 😊

[@jedlinnen6528]

enjoyed tuturial... thanks for showing us.. looks very relaxing to do

[@noelmay9]

Your explanation of all the variations is so helpful! Showing how one design can be adapted for multiple skill levels gives me confidence to try more! Thank you and more of this type of breakdown in FMQ motifs please :)

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Will do!!!!

[@Haylo545]

Love this! Again thanks for sharing! 😊😊

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for watching! I really appreciate the support!!

[@lizryan6289]

I love it. Thanks Angela.

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

Love your teaching style and this design. I will definitely be trying this!

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Great video! Thanks for slowing down on tricky bits and giving multiple variations.

[@barbaramarshall5271]

I love this design

[@karenwilliams1398]

I love this design. I have used a similar design before. Thank you for the variations. You are a great inspiration for me to branch out & try new things. I too hate "unsewing" showing how to correct the oops & fill in or get out of a tight space is great. Thank you.

[@margaretammirata1040]

Great idea and you are very easy to follow! Thank you!

[@lindajarriel354]

Recently found your channels and am binge watching...Thank you! Your videos are wonderful. I've made numerous quilts on my Janome 1600P and Juki TL2000Qi sewing machines. I'm definitely not a perfectionist and love all the quilts I've made but here's my main problem: I have trouble making the stitch length consistent when free motion quilting as I try to wrestle a large quilt into submission. Your advice and recommendations are very welcome! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@alicedewitt747]

It is so awesome that you are in town. I always enjoy your video!

[@JuliePettyjohn]

It looks so easy when you do it; can't wait to practice. Thanks.

[@caroldworschak9339]

Excellent design. Definitely trying this.

[@lissametzger4387]

I love how you explain things during the quilting of the designs. I've done this design before, but I used the longer "stem", which, of course, didn't work out as well. Thanks so much for doing these tutorials. They really help :-)

[@MsTiLaJ]

It's a great design and the variations really look beautiful ♥️

[@9thd4z]

Thank You, just trying to learn how to do FMQ....your tut helped, now will practice it..

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay, let me know if you have any questions!

[@shondaleeordonez3851]

Angela, your videos are amazing! Your personality is so energetic and you make it so fun to learn. I appreciate all of your hard work and your teachings. Thank you.

[@bonniebeal1857]

I love it, I hope I can remember and use it next time

[@RandomlyTaylord]

Love it. Again you make it look effortless

[@shondaleeordonez3851]

I absolutely love your tutorials! You are a natural teacher and I appreciate everything you do!

[@ejozga]

I taught myself to quilt about 5 years back and am finally confident enough to work on my free-motion quilting. Its a hot mess now but its coming along slowly but surely thanks to your videos. So thanks for another great tutorial i cant wait to try them all.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay! Keep it up, I promise it gets easier with practice.

[@beckybrunelle641]

Girl, you make it look so easy!! Thanks again for the great tutorial

[@tabethabrown7641]

Angela I just love watching your videos you make quilting fun I did the paisley design from you last video on a practice quilt block and at first I didn't like it but I continued with it all over the piece it wasn't perfect but when you stepped back and looked at the whole block I was amazed at how well it looked! Thank you so much for videos. I have been so afraid of free motion quilting because I don't want to mess up all the hard work of piecing a quilt together and the free motion looking crappie. But with your easy designs and teaching skills you've made me want to go for it! Thank you so much!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That is the ultimate compliment, I am so glad you find the videos helpful!!!!!