🎄Christmas Free Motion Quilting Designs! Twinkle Lights on a Regular Sewing Machine

There are still a few days left to get those gifts finished and ready! This is a fast, easy free motion quilting design that looks like tree lights on your quilt. You can quilt it fairly large thanks to the fun lights, so it will help you get those quilts finished! The shapes are very beginner friendly so if you are still building your skills, this design will get you more comfortable with quilting a few different shapes--circles and ovals.
I've also shown a few different variations so you have your pick of four light shapes and the option of adding the little flame or lighting element inside each bulb. Mix and match or choose just one for a more consistent look and texture.
About my machine: I'm working on a "sit down longarm" which is like a large regular sewing machine set in a table. It is just to provide more area for filming but it works the same way as a normal sewing machine. I'm controlling the machine with a foot pedal and moving the fabric with my hands while the machine stays stationary.
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[@marydodd2782]

Thank you for sharing a great video, Mary

[@KimtheElder]

Just adorable. Thank you.

[@sweetcake405]

I think I could conquer my fear of quilting with this design, thank you so much

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

You can totally do it!!

[@judithburke1539]

Practice it on paper until you get to know what to do when, then use the design on some placemats to get even more comfortable with the design. Kids like to have their own placemats and they won't be critical of your quilting.

[@graceannwestcottfuller5434]

I love this design thanks Meghan.

[@denisepineda1788]

Hat looks so cute!

[@betzlavigne]

Thank you for a great easy to follow tutorial! Now I can finish my Christmas quilt with a stunning design! BTW I noticed your lovely pup in the background 🙂

[@ritasokol646]

I love these lights! Exactly what I have been searching for to complete two Christmas quilts! Please keep these tutorials coming as they ease the fear and encourage me to go ahead and quilt my quilts!

[@christinewheeler6443]

OMG! I absolutely love this! I have RA, so hand quilting has become difficult for me. I have been practicing free motion quilting on my brother sewing/ quilting machine. Your videos have been priceless to me... thank you. Thank you. Thankbyou... you are my hero!!! Happy holidays to you and your family....

[@bibliophilecats]

I have a Christmas quilt and wasn't sure which design to choose but this one is perfect! Also, thank you for showing how slow you actually sew the design in the beginning. It is often discouraging as everyone seems to be so much faster than I am (telling myself that the film was probably sped up does not help because it is not what I am seeing :-D)

[@jillboyce3526]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you! I purchased a used George last fall and am still learning so it’s nice to see demos on the George. Thank you. 😊

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Yay for you! George and I are still getting to know each other but it has been so nice to have him ready to go and quilt whenever I need :)

[@melanietaylor0401]

@@TinyOrchardQuilts Just found the "Quilting" videos ! Enjoying ! Have/Did you make a video showing us ur new "George" ?

[@esperansaloughran693]

Sooo cute, and fun to do!

[@elsafischer3247]

I’m so happy you have this I was thinking what to do with my quilt. Merci Happy Holidays from snowing Switzerland

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Congratulations on your new longarm!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Merry Christmas and I hope you have a Happy New Year! I just got the chance to put my feet up with my hand sewing and binge watching your channel.

[@gloriwest]

Thanks for sharing!❤️

[@angiewagstaff4022]

Been trying feathers & by far the simplest design for feathers plus beautiful.

[@karenbiffle154]

So cute!

[@julietownsend1869]

I love this! Thank you!

[@MoonkinStitchery]

The tear-drop string lights also gave me an old-school Christmas light vibe I had growing up. lol Super Cute!

[@souled.out.soapers9397]

I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’m waiting for my HQ simply 16 and excited to practice.

[@betzlavigne]

THANK YOU! Just the perfect Christmas design for my Tree pattern quilt.

[@spiveytina]

Oh my! I just completed a table runner for the hostess of a Christmas party and I quilted it with lights. I never thought of a single oval at the bottom. I used a tiny triple loop with a pointy light. I used variegated thread so the cream backing looks great but the lights are just texture on the front, opposite of yours. Great minds think alike…lol fantastic! I like your oval better than my triple loop. My lights were all different sizes but, I’m still learning and the recipient loved the gift. Win win! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@alexisaltergott3660]

I love this and the pointy one is my favorite. I’m going to have to make a table runner just to give it a try. Thanks for sharing with us🎄🎄🎄

[@susanharber6488]

Oh I love all the options. Thanks so much I am hoping to use these soon! Great tutorial!

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Thanks, Susan! I’m so glad you liked them. I couldn’t resist adding all the variations so I’m glad they were helpful :)

[@susanharber6488]

@@TinyOrchardQuilts you are adorable, by the way! I often wonder if you have to hype yourself up before a recording to always be so cheerful. I know that the isolation of Covid has officially ’gotten to me’ and always appreciate your happiness! 😁

[@revrou2911]

So clever and fun, as always! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@joycesmith1270]

THANK YOU !!!

[@teresabaez6925]

Muy interesante el tutorial 👍 Me encanta los simples movimientos y el resultado ,genial,para unos matelitos individuales que estoy haciendo👍🤗 Tienes nueva suscripción 😊

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Muchas gracias! Bienvenida :)

[@beverleybrowning3480]

Perfect timing! Thanks. Just about to quilt some placemats for my daughter and these designs will fit wonderfully.

[@jillsweet6469]

This is great!! I am just starting free motion quilting, and I'm excited to try this in the future (after Christmas of course). Thank you for explaining it so well.

[@jayanthirao9726]

So nice of you 💕 thank you! Happy holidays to you and your family

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Happy holidays to you too! ❤️

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Live the 🔥

[@yvonnefarraway2180]

What a great tutorial! Thank you.

[@glendacrouch1877]

This is an absolutely beautiful for Christmas! I love it. I can also see you creating an Easter one!

[@lindalosier5989]

Love this design. I have been playing around with this idea but couldn't quite figure out how to avoid thread buildup. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@marlenehajek8256]

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[@tristadav]

Thank you!

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Wonderful tutorial - thank you for sharing - I will definitely be trying this out. Thanks for the fabulous explanation

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Thanks! I’m so glad you liked it :)

[@robinr6399]

Love this! Very festive, fun, and doable. Thank you for your great ideas and clear instruction. Merry Christmas!

[@3catscarefreelife]

That is creative! Love it. Is that an APQS long arm sit down machine? I never knew they had that kind of long arm.

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

It is! They actually discontinued them this year, sadly. I scooped up this 2012 from someone and was so glad to have it!

[@SeeLeiSew]

Very helpful tutorial, and as a very beginner quilter, this feels like an approachable option to practice! Also, do you mind sharing what machine you purchased? I need to move out of my beginner sewing machine to a sit down quilting machine, and would love to know what you selected.

[@melanietaylor0401]

Just asked that same question!!

[@carolinewalker4012]

I can't find a pdf drawing guide for these twinkle light free motion quilt design. ???

[@janicek2860]

What kind of thread are you using? It looks so thick. I’m going to try this but all I ever do is stippling and I QAYG

[@stargoodhand2330]

Your quilting foot seems to be bouncing on your sandwich...why is this? Is it the thickness of your batting? Love everything you post!!! Thank you. @StellaQuilts

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

This is a hopping style foot on my juki-it does go up and down a bit. It goes down to stabilize the fabric when the needle is going in and then goes back up when the needle exits so you can move the fabric easily. :)

[@rosemarymahrt2073]

How do I find the PDF you referred to?

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

All my PDF's are on my website: tinyorchardquilts.com. The FMQ design sheets are here: tinyorchardquilts.com/collections/fmq-drawing-sheets

[@cathyspeights3613]

How do I get some of your drawings? Can you send them to my email cause I don’t know how to do it thank you.