Tips for Quilting Plus Blocks : Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along

[@little1942]

I know I’m a little late to the party, but I just ordered my panel and threads. Now I can’t wait to get started! I took an in-person free-motion class this past week with another instructor, Debby Brown, who taught us many of these designs and techniques. I’m so grateful for that class. I feel like I might be ready to do this challenge, now. Thank you Angela, for helping so many of us with our quilting fears! It’s funny how, as I’m piecing quilts, I’m already studying it for the quilting. Thank you so much! I couldn’t do it without you!

[@craftykat1634]

I just yesterday bought a mid arm, taking a leap of faith. Today I found this video. I’m going to use this series to help me learn to use my machine once I have it. I’ve watched your videos for several years to help me quilt on my domestic machine, so it feels right to refresh and learn more in this new experience, with you. Thank you..

[@marciafitzgerald8154]

"It's hard to see a mistake when there are other mistakes all around it." New life motto!!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

LOL, I always joke that I am not a better quilter than anyone else, I just happen to be really good at hiding my mistake :)

[@lindalosier5989]

I haven't got my quilt together yet but boy am I excited to see Angela again!! Love your tutorials.

[@bernicecloete4245]

You just don't know it, but you are my BEST FRIEND!! You have taught me sooo much, dishing out quilting confidence to me as well! Thanks Angela!!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Of course I know we are BFFs! We go way back online lol. Thanks so much for your support!

[@pabennett3287]

Woot I joined your Build a Quilt Group - I am soooooooo excited. Looking forward to every aspect. Don't even know what to expect; except you will be showing us how to machine quilt better! Thank You

[@lindacontois8818]

"I'm on this last "plus" block.... I'm sooo very terrible with swirls. On the second "plus" block my swirls are more meander looking. I know I need a lot of practice but that's why we are here, right? I so appreciate your lessons and this challenge . I am using a Husqvarna Viking Platinum 735. Probably not the best for FMQ, but its all I have, so its what I'll be using. I'll post on FB very shortly. Thanks Angela.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I love your videos and I really appreciate the free tip sheets to jog my memory afterwards. I've been binge watching your FMQ videos and they are making me improve immensely and actually enjoy quilting! TFS.

[@sylviasmith469]

How do you print out the tips?

[@lauriefromtexas5901]

Thanks Angela! It was great seeing you on Saturday!

[@deniselawrence7491]

Finished day one, row one. Fun designs. Thank you Angela, you did so much work putting all this together. Love the Diagrams and tip sheet. Really helped and the videos were Perfect!

[@Deeloveshergoldies]

I’m quilting, very basically, my second ever quilt. I’m going to make some blocks and have a go. You’re giving me hope that I may be able to master some curves sometime in my life 🤣

[@amylynn1345]

Can’t wait to try these! ❤️

[@cardsbyjo81]

I didn't realize this one was out there too. So excited. Starting tonight when I get home!

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Yay! I am so glad that you are quilting along with me!

[@cindyswoveland2277]

I love how you make it seem so easy to move around the block! I always get confused - even with diagrams. Guess that ease comes with lots of practice! It is also wonderful to see how basic designs you showed in the very first challenge can be changed just a tiny bit to make something new! I am not doing this challenge but will certainly incorporate these ideas in the work I am doing at the minute and in the future. Thank you Angela.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

I am so glad that you find it helpful!

[@musicmom614]

Yippee skippy can't wait to start!

[@Dera1954]

Definitely doable... no reason to not try this! Now I wish I had a 9-patch to quilt!!!

[@jeanned3874]

Great video this is my first quilt along 😻

[@brendavandyke8220]

I really like the diagram in the right hand bottom corner. It is easier to follow and see the whole design

[@meemawpdx2986]

If you put the practice pattern into a sheet protector, you can use dry erase marker to practice, wipe sheet protector with a scrap of batting and practice, practice, practice......save a tree!

[@deniselawrence7491]

I had forgotten about that. Thanks for the post.

[@little1942]

I purchased a huge chalkboard this past summer that I use for practicing the fillers, such as swirls and paisleys, etc. and even my ruler work. It has made a huge difference and has helped build that muscle memory. I also purchased a poster frame that I use for practicing with dry erase markers. I hadn’t thought about making a copy of the blocks to put under it to practice on. Thanks for the idea!

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew fun!❤️

[@brendahinton1540]

i don''t got mine samwich yet so i did print the designs tho

[@judydeveney5024]

Were do I find the print out ?

[@vmanell5050]

I totally misunderstood this class. I thought I would be learning how to make the designs so it’s a major challenge for me.

[@deniselawrence7491]

Angela has you tube videos teaching how to fmq and most of the designs in this challenge. Good Luck.

[@CaleanWsh]

Another great tutorial! (Sorry to say though, that the sewing machine is loud and covers your voice! Couldn't hear you in a few places!!)

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

Uh oh!! I will pay closer attention to that in the future!

[@denisenjim284]

Enable captions!

[@lindam5411]

Is the foot not really touching the quilt? I've tried one but it gets hung on the seams. :-(

[@little1942]

Linda B Hi Linda! The foot should just hover over the the quilt top, but not too high or you’ll get skipped stitches. If it’s getting got up in the seams, it may be too low. Try raising the foot up just enough to be able to move the quilt freely. It may take a few test shots to find that “sweet spot” for the foot and machine. I hope that helps.

[@carmenbailey8209]

👍❤️😊

[@jmason8883]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@KristiBee]

I'm completely lost 😟I thought this was going to be a very instructional class.

[@AngelaWaltersfmq]

What part are you struggling with? There are free quilting diagrams that you can download and you can join the Facebook group if you have specific questions.