The Incredible Swirl: How to Create an Intricate Machine Quilting Design from One Basic Shape!

[@stonecrestquilt]

I still love watching you quilt on that old Gammill. I still use mine bc I am poor as hell but these old videos are a treasure still! :)

[@patticriss2238]

I’d be embarrassed to show anyone how many times I e tried this design on paper. I have drawn and practiced and just can’t loosen up. I love the chain. I picked the wood grain up in 1 try. The leaves in one try and many others. My brain is not computing for the swirl chain. Back to practicing and thank you for the time you put in on these videos. Your quilting is second to none.

[@little1942]

You make this look so easy! Then I spend hours with a huge chalkboard and chalk trying to copy it before I head to fabric. Believe it or not, it actually helps. Then I have to take the chalkboard outside to clean off all the chalk! 🤣. Thank you so much for these tutorials. I never dreamed I would even get this far.

[@F15mother]

You really make a gal feel like she can do this with lots of echos. You're the best, Angela!

[@jackietucker8942]

You have “The Quilting Gift”. Your work is always beautiful.

[@margaretlewis2289]

Beautiful connection of swirl chain and filler elements… but you already knew that!😊

[@sandigriepenstroh9620]

I've been longarm quilting for customers for almost 9 years, and I still learn little tips from your videos! I have all of your books and have taken your Craftsy classes. When a new longarmer asks me for advice...I send them directly to you!!! Keep up the good work, and thanks for the inspiration!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

That is the ultimate compliment!!!! Thanks so very much for the referrals!!

[@VirginiaOwensby]

You are the most amazing person ever. You are so talented. I love love the swirl design. I’m doing better, but I have a ways to go. I’m hoping you add this in detail in your next book. Love you Angela.

[@carriekaron2561]

I could watch you for ever. Thank you

[@scarlettdell2561]

Awesome! Do you think on your next video you could show this on a quilted top. I just bought my long arm and I noticed that most of these videos always show quilting on plain fabric and not on a quilted top. Thank you

[@youngmanmary2918]

It always looks so nice on plain fabric but what does it look like in squares and shapes in a real quilt.I love to watch the videos .Your work and art is beautiful.I have learned a lot from watching you

[@frankgage8046]

way to go kiddo. you make it look so easy

[@dianaballew6329]

Angela, I made 3 quilt tops with randomly placed pinwheels. They look like they are tumbling from the sky. An elongated swirl will give it a "breezy" look. Wish me luck! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@marjoriedevine9051]

Love the quilting, and especially the completed quilts. And the green sample made my morning 🧵

[@suepolinchock2005]

I'm new to long arm quilting. I'll be back to watch you again. Thanks

[@sheadorris]

They last quilt was insane!!! And Imma need a t-shirt that says echo echo echo!!!😘

[@icluesew]

Those wholecloth quilts are very nice and look fun to do!

[@rhondaandrus7481]

I did not see your machine. Do you use a long arm quilting machine? Your work is beyond words. Stunning and Beautiful 🤩

[@sjweigel9671]

I like to watch quilting videos while I quilt. But when I try to quilt and watch Angela, I keep stopping quilting to come and stare at the computer screen! Love it!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

LOL, it's an occupational hazard!! ;)

[@bnyzhny]

You are a Treasure, Angela. Your generosity of spirit is waaay beYOND B-R-E-A-T-H-T-A-K-I-N-G. Thank you for sharing your Genius AND stunningly effective teaching style.

[@proudarmymom50]

Absolutely gorgeous! You are the FMQ Queen!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@barbarakleisler8350]

Thank you for taking the fear out of free motion quilting! I faced another fear and entered a little quilt show and won an Honorable Mention! I don’t think I could have done it with out your tutorials. You rock!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Oh my goodness, how exciting!!!Congrats!

[@sandygray4626]

Barbara Kleisler..I totally agree with you! Just Angela’s way of teaching and encouraging made it possible for me! Here I am 64 and I can free motion!

[@adelawiley2929]

Congratulations....that is awesome...

[@TheGailhaynes]

I love your tutorials! But in this one you make it look so simple. I can't wait to make a sample sandwich to try it! You do take the fear out of FMQ!!! Before i found you on KZbin, fear kept me paralyzed, my first FMQ quilt sat for six months while i watched FMQ tutorials to built up my confidence! 1000 thanks for sharing your skills with us 😃

[@msdixie1]

Congratulations!

[@elisagalery1598]

I think I can actually do this... or can I? You make me think I can. Thanks for that!

[@marymcbride2066]

You make me believe that with enough practice, I might actually quilt something. Thankyou!

[@tanjowil9743]

I can never get tired watching FMQ

[@carolescholes1277]

thankyou Angela You are so inspirational and generous with your teachings

[@conniecephus8128]

Angela, thank you so much for making this tutorial while quilting on the longarm. I watch and love all your midnight quilt show and quilting tutorials. Thank you for sharing your expertise and yes, I have your Craftsy videos and the majority of your quilting books as well. My friends on how my quilting has improved. I give credit to my excellent teacher...You.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww!! Sweetest compliment ever!! I am so glad that you find everything helpful! I just want everyone to love quilting as much as I do!

[@marionstuart1376]

@@AngelaWaltersfmq where do I find the pdf.

[@debraanger209]

That swirl is just awesome and I can see doable for a beginner like me love the additional elements included with them you are just so talented and promoting that anyone can do it with your relaxing way helps keep the edge off! thank you

[@erikasteponic]

UNBELIEVABLY INSPIRING, Angela!

[@cinnamongirl3476]

I could watch you quilt all day.

[@F15mother]

This quilt is GORGEOUS!

[@riettedolezal7550]

Wow what a pleasure it is to watch you Angela!!

[@paulinechapman5669]

Lovely but contrasting thread would really help beginners..luv it.🇨🇦

[@ImdartistBarbaraAndrews]

That Phrase "Echo-Echo-Echo" I think that keeps me on the allert to keep going!! lol I love this.. Thanks Angela. From one artist to another!

[@gawquah5937]

Thank you for breaking the design down into easy pieces to train my poor brain. your work is admirable

[@brendamerritt5980]

Thanks to Angela and her Great Team.

[@vickielecocq2530]

Thank you for not only showing us how to do the quilting but when to apply the quilting. That is maybe the biggest learning curve. Application is always the killer. Keep Quilting. 🥇

[@diazbj]

Thank you for your great videos, I am learning a lot from all your great shows, the midnight quilt show is my favorite. I am sure you do t remember meeting me, I came to your booth at Ste. Marie aux Mine in September, I was the person in the green Shirt, lol. Keep up the great Tutorials.

[@pamelagahan5601]

Thank you so much. You are a breath of fresh air to listen to and watch. I love you happy, bubbly way of teaching. thank you. Pamela . Hobart Tasmania, Australia

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@virginiaowensby8413]

Angela I watched it again. I love love love the swirl and the enlogated swirl. I can see a little bettet. I found your suggestions such as look ahead. Thank you so much for sharing all your talent. You are terrific. Don’t get a big head. Lol. You truly are wonderful and I appreciate you so much. And by the way I quilted my first quilt. It is done. Not the best, but getting better.

[@islandtimewa8204]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and the pdf sheets! I finally broke through with my bsr.

[@r.jeangustafson731]

Yeah! Finally a design that I can use to create wind on a pinwheel quilt.

[@korenmontoyahill4767]

Love watching you quilt!

[@fredluedeman9214]

INCREDIBLE!! Truly!!! If only i could. I'll keep watching and working on it. Thank you Angela. I've said it before, but you always make me feel like "I can"....maybe - lol-. :)

[@barbaracreek8166]

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

[@shannonrapati149]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful FMQ tutorials. I have learned so much from watching you. You are so talented and inspiring.

[@joycehermans7959]

Your make it look so easy! Great fun, Angela!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww, thanks! I am so glad that you like it!

[@darlenesweetwood1913]

I really enjoyed watching you quilt. You make it look so easy!

[@maryannterwey3404]

Excellent video-and love the PDF idea.

[@deniseluper8078]

Gorgeous

[@opensrl1385]

Very useful teaching...as always!

[@daniellewilliams2855]

Thank you Angela getting a new video from you is like Christmas every week. Lovely swirls.

[@pialindeg]

You rock Angela! - You quilt the most beautiful and inspiring lines. Just the tutorial I needed. Having struggled with the elongated swirl. Thanks!

[@deborahducker2069]

Pip fugl

[@jennynicholas2908]

Hi Angela, ur FMQ has been so easy to follow. . Ive been watching ur youtube shows, and they are helping my dear brain, to understand where to go when im FMQ. Thank u for being an awesome teacher to all of us trying to learn how to be so creative like yourself. Cheers Jenny

[@rosemarymedlock7853]

Another wonderful video tutorial, thank you Angela I’m learning lots!!!

[@Littledentist]

Incredible. Just beautiful

[@bettinahenning5069]

You are really the quilting Queen! Love it

[@ireneanderson1722]

Angela, Thanks for making free motion quilting look so easy.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@bclarkquilts]

Another awesome video! Thanks, Angela. You inspire me!

[@bonniemills1141]

Without a doubt you are the most talented free motion quilter today. You make me believe I can do anything and give me courage to try. I keep coming back to your videos time after time.

[@elsieoakes2933]

Great instruction.Thanks

[@roseanndivincenzo]

Fantastic design, your skills are amazing!! Hope your husband is doing well, too!

[@SewTexas]

You are a genius Angella, I think it is such a gift that you share you knowledge of quilting and give so freely. I appreciate all your videos. I have ordered the 4 piece quilt rulers, and searching for the sewing foot you use for the rulers. I have a Juki I'd like to have one for, and my Gammill. I have a couple of Bernina but doubt if I will ever try to quilt on them. I want to be able not to fear the Gammill first!.

[@suesherrill7934]

Love your videos. You make it look so easy.

[@skalsta4361]

The pdf is a great idea. Will you be doing more of these? Nice to print and put in a book for when I get quilters amnesia. My quilting has definitely improved all thanks to you and your bubbly personality.

[@jackiedannenberg2476]

S Kalsta I can’t find the PDF. Hmmm *shrugs*

[@poocky100]

You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video

[@cherylnewell9806]

Love the tutorial

[@bettevogel5289]

I really relate / learn from your teaching method. Kudos.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@sheilasnow925]

Beautiful

[@mickyroman9315]

I love your work. The first time I saw one of your videos I knew you would go places! Keep on going. The sky is the limit for you. You are so talented.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww, and I am so much better now than I was back then!!! Thanks for your support!

[@lindaprial7921]

I've been trying to figure this design out for a while. I'm thrilled that you have made this video. Thank you so much love your work.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay!! I'm thrilled that you find it helpful!!

[@lauraromains4037]

Thank you again for this wonderful video.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thank YOU for watching it!

[@Sprinkles_o7]

OMG, I cannot draw this at all! LOL, getting the PDF. Thanks Angela!

[@alexisaltergott3660]

I’m going to use this on a quilt now❣️

[@marniehouston7465]

Watching your videos on how easy you make this look. I just bought my HQ simply 16. I’ve started doing some quilting and it looks nothing as incredible as yours. But i will get there. I’ve subscribed, and can’t wait to see more of your videos.

[@denpearce9162]

Just love your You Tube quilting. You make it look sooooooooooo easy. Thank you xxx

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Awww, thanks so much!! I appreciate your support!

[@cherylnewell9806]

Oh Angela I love this, I'm going to use it . So many thanks

[@Peachygreencrafts]

I love all your videos. I stopped by you shop the other day on my way home to Utah. Loved your shop also. Hugs Diane

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I am so sorry that i missed you!!! Thanks so much for coming by!

[@plcouch]

Your work is amazing! Thank you for all you do to help us learn.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

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

[@janetmcelroy1404]

just bought the pdf, it will help remind me what to do as I sew. great idea thank you so much

[@deborahamaral8470]

Loved it! Thank you!! 😘🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@lizryan6289]

I love this because you make me understand it. Thank you, Angela.

[@joananderson4672]

This was a fantastic tutorial. I can't wait to sit down with my machine and give it a try. Love it

[@leighannvanhove2272]

Just absolutely stunning! I can not stop watching it. Amazing Angela!

[@kathleenross7059]

Thank you Angela. I love this design and happy to see you quilt this on your long arm.

[@esperansaloughran693]

Love your teaching, it works so well. Thanks!

[@MacT4972]

Your work is beautiful, Angela! Thank you for sharing your talents with us and helping us grow as quilters! 💕💝💕

[@teresavarnhagen6281]

I’m excited to really get comfy with this during the third challenge coming up! Thanks for all the great encouragement and advice!

[@beckypetersen2680]

Thank you for your practical tutorial on how to use this design in a quilt! It's a beautiful design and doesn't actually look too hard to use! Thanks for showing us how - and encouraging us to with specifics on what to do. Little comments like "You can always echo if you don't know what to do" really has helped me as I've been practicing a basic curl or swirl design - (DSM - Janome) when I wasn't sure where to go next. Thanks again! I know you don't really have time to read these comments, but maybe one of your minions will tell you what we are saying!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

LOL, I totally read the comments, and I definitely love knowing what tips and pointers you find helpful! Thanks so much for your support, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

[@anneschuster1396]

So great, Angela! Absolutely love your videos and your work.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much! I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@dellajewelrydesignashelyma4637]

Angela Somehow I didn’t realize until today that the reason I couldn’t get this design right was because I want making sure my elongated swirls face opposite directions. I don’t know how I missed that before! Thanks for this video I would have never thought to use the swirl chain as a motif. That makes this design super useful!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay, I am so glad that was able to help it click!!

[@rosettagadson1762]

Great job and beautiful quilting design..

[@rihamothman5065]

It's beautiful I like it for my landscape in a stormy days thank you

[@rossozer6680]

Wonderful teaching style. I’m new to FMQ and you couldn’t describe the techniques any better. Thank you.

[@skipclaiborne319]

Love love love when you demonstrate longarm techniques. Thank you !!

[@lorettajeanmorris7139]

I loved this tutorial!!!! thank you so much Angela

[@lindahebert4273]

Love, love your videos. I’m so new to free motion. I’ve been practicing your ideas. I have a Dresden plate quilt waiting for an idea how to quilt it. Would you please provide any ideas you think would look good it.

[@TarotPolitics]

You are a genius!!!!

[@denisemcintosh7568]

Wonderful tutorial!!!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Thanks so much! I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@sarahvirginia]

Thank you so much for making this video Angela! You are very talented and your hard work is super appreciated. I will definitely be getting that PDF file!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay! I hope you find it helpful!

[@sarahvirginia]

Angela Walters I fell in love with your videos and then I realized you are the author of one of the books I own. You give so much of your work away for free and it is super helpful! I am so excited and I can't wait to get the new book I ordered from your website today!

[@sandygray4626]

Good to see you! Many of us have been concerned about Jeremy. You teach so well. Thank you that as a visual learner I always have your videos to watch OVER & OVER, lol.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Aww, thanks so much for your sweet concern. He is recovering well and should be back to normal soon :) An answered prayer for sure!!

[@zenamorgan1754]

Thank you for making this amazing video.love it😘😘👏👏👏👏👏👏👏