When to Use Rulers vs. Free-Motion Quilting

[@debbiestallard694]

Just starting my quilting journey. ❤

[@jennijones1383]

You make it look so easy, Kristina! Practice, practice, practice… right?!

[@HandiQuilter]

Exactly!!! -Kristina

[@Triggquilter]

I always learn something new from your videos.

[@dianejutras8228]

Hello from Lewiston, Maine Enjoyed your ruler work demonstrating

[@gloriajohnson3161]

Without your videos, my Moxie would be sitting idle. I never miss a lesson and always learn something as I am new to long arm quilting. Thanks for sharing all the tips, tricks, and so-much-needed instruction.

[@jeannemalloy3452]

Thanks for today’s demo. It would be great to have that ruler. Thanks!

[@lorihyatt3661]

Always good tips on your watch and learn videos

[@stephaniescheidt196]

I love love love quilting with rulers! I bought all three mystery boxes in 2021

[@shannonthickstun2717]

I do both. Thanks from Alaska

[@LindaTrue]

Great job. Wish I were as good as you are.

[@DeborahRicks-v5w]

Great job. Looks great

[@erinpotts1029]

This ruler work was fun to watch!

[@DebbieCuddy]

Very nice work. Thank you for sharing.

[@randiabbruzzese713]

I am so excited as my Amara on a 10’ frame has arrived and getting set up next week. I can’t wait to try all the rulers and practice. Would love to win a skinny ruler!!

[@annettehumphrey1417]

I watch you talented ladies every week. I have learned a great deal from watching your videos. I love ruler work and I love my Handi Quilter Longarm.

[@colleenstrait473]

Diagonal straight lines done free motion? Way to go!!

[@HandiQuilter]

That was a bit nerve wracking to be honest!!!! (:

[@sueniven117]

Yes please for the ruler, I do free motion but not tried ruler work yet. I have a Sweet 16. Keep making these awesome videos. You inspire me. Thanks.

[@BettyMarlin]

I’m just starting with my machine, can’t wait to try this

[@sandywaters1386]

Great work. Some day, maybe I can quilt like this.

[@JOW-n6i]

Hello from Ogden (right up the road). Today was short and sweet. I'd love a chance for that skinny ruler.

[@TheMelanieGrace]

Love watching! I'm a total fan of quilting with rulers!

[@annettebeilby4109]

Thanks Kristina and Kim I enjoyed your video. You make it look so simple , I think I need to practice more ❤😊

[@alexandrawellington8028]

I have yet had the guts to use rulers, it always looks great. I have the base and the foot but no rulers to use yet. xxxxxxx

[@PattiKroll]

Thanks for all of the great ideas

[@TheJAG1357]

Very interesting comparisons. Thank you ❤❤❤. Appreciate your videos always

[@kellypevehouse8870]

Love that you laugh all the way through

[@anneverburg5963]

Thank you for showing us the differences!

[@glory50fyde]

I LOVE watching you ladies! You are sew much fun and I learn so much more each time I watch you! Moxie Newbie here!

[@mariav1767]

Awesome demo 🎉 thanks for sharing!

[@bettylou6334]

Love using rulers along with the free motion. I have the Avante

[@debbiemacdonald7439]

I learn so much from your videos❤

[@LilaSchmidt-l4n]

You're enjoyable to watch and learn from.

[@wendyharris5843]

Kristina. I found the same thing. Free motion is faster. Ruler more precise. Thanks so much for showing this!

[@judyrutherford1301]

Hello from Florida, Just purchased my Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen with the 10' frame.. still getting used to it and will take all the tips I can get!! Thanks for your channel

[@lynnelawrence7991]

Very good demonstration. I love rulers, mostly because my freemotion is a work in progress.

[@LindaJoice-on2nz]

I have the petal pusher ruler. Didn’t know I could slide it under by lifting the foot when needle down! Learned something new!

[@anndotsey1910]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO ON RULERS VS FREE-MOTION.

[@anndotsey1910]

@@Thomasfrohwitter My day would have gone better if I showed some improvement witH using my Amara ST.

[@LethaHinkle]

Looks fun I need to.learn this

[@joanotto9984]

Enjoy watching you both quilt. I would put that ruler to good use!

[@tiakennedy9338]

Loved your class at Paducah and all of your videos

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad you liked the class!!!

[@tamelascaggs1835]

Fun quilt off!

[@elainemurphy2204]

Nice work!

[@robertaalexander9532]

Love rulers! Mostly because my free motion is Eh at best! Thanks for all your work to help fellow quilters 😊

[@donnastjules8157]

I love quilting with rulers to do stitch in the ditch or make an outline or frame and then FMQ from there. I'd love the ruler you used because it is much longer than the one I have now.

[@kathleenpitts7028]

loved to see how easy it was to change direction using that little ruler, great job.

[@rebeccapotter4496]

I just got a used Sweet 16 - so will be binge watching videos as I practice & learn. Thank you so much!!!

[@HandiQuilter]

As you start watching videos, remember that most of the techniques are similar between stationary machines as well as frame mounted so watch them all!!

[@dedrasmitherman7983]

Thanks for the demonstration. It was good to see that you were quilting fairly slowly. My mind thinks it should super fast but it isn’t.

[@sharp9059]

I just recently bought my long arm. It was delivered last Thursday - it sits in the other room unused as I remain intimidated :-) your videos are helping me a lot. I think tomorrow I might even turn it on ha ha.

[@HandiQuilter]

You can do this!!!!!!

[@sharonlowe5629]

I love watching you. I'm a beginner and anything I can learn from you is helping me with my quilting.

[@yolandahale1996]

Loved ,Loved this video I want a long arm so bad , but can't get right now , I bought the Solaris because It did edge to edge , when I should have just bought the long arm bahhhhhh to me , my next will be a long arm .

[@HandiQuilter]

Good luck!! You will love it!

[@fritz0216]

Useful tips. Since I did freemotion only for 15 years, I do find it quicker in some areas but my hands aren't as steady as they once were (age 75 now) so rulers are a necessity at times!

[@russhill20021]

Thank you for all your videos. I’m new to Handi Quilter and love my machine. I’m doing lots of practice pieces and your videos are a great tool. Watching this video informed me I was using my ruler wrong. Thank you.

[@mairimitchell48]

Your videos are always helpful and entertaining. Thanks

[@margrietingenhut-huntjens2321]

Thank you for your tutorials. I look forward for them every week they're very helpful. Using rulers gives me more confidence but I keep practicing on my free motion skills.

[@debberends9497]

I always enjoy watching your videos! I prefer using rulers over free motion because I like the precision of the stitching.

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Very nice! I love Handi Quilter!

[@carolynpitt7129]

Was just in the rulers are your friends class love rulers and thanks Kristina

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad you liked it!! - Kristina

[@joc9190]

Fun challenge! I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@jbtoots]

Would love to win the ruler. I love using rulers to achieve such good precision in my quilting. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@kimmartin4678]

Love it. Thanks for helping give me more confidence.

[@sharonfulton1119]

You make this look easy!

[@mindytaylor26]

I loved this video. I do mostly free motion on my longarm, wish I felt more confident with rulers. Thanks ladies for your teaching.

[@elro9846]

Love the tips that you give all of us. I want to try the rulers on the quilt I just sandwiched. Keep the tips coming. Elaine

[@lornacampbell490]

Thank you for teaching how to use the rulers and do free motion. I'm pretty new at this so this will help me so much.

[@marshadimond441]

Although I'm not new at using the Handi Quilter, I am just trying to learn to use rulers. My machine is old & doesn't even have a stitch regulator so I struggle with that.

[@marcellajackson1140]

Love your videos

[@joannpenka9201]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You may have just boosted my confidence for both. I think I need to put the rulers on my Mother’s Day wish list! ❤❤❤❤

[@deborahwhiting3332]

I just finished a quilt using free motion and ruler work. I love both and agree with you, free motion is faster but ruler work is precise! Thanks for your informative and entertaining videos!

[@annakisling493]

I love your videos. I was in Paducah last week and wished I could take a class from Kristina.

[@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013]

I would have loved to have you in one of my classes!!

[@keranhumble6782]

Love this! I use rulers a lot.

[@terriwilliams2452]

Trying to get used to ruler work, love seeing your techniques

[@janicemorgan4629]

I love how you show both techniques and to a newbie to free-motion quilting and rulers I really appreciate all the tips and demonstrations that just make me want to go try everything without fear!

[@BarbaraDePlater]

I love the precision of ruler work but also the freedom of free motion. Thanks for making it so much fun.

[@sandrapresley5949]

Always love watching you both❤️❤️❤️ and yes, for sure you both need to sign the ruler;)))

[@elizabethmorgan754]

I too am a fairly new longarmer. I love all your videos, but I certainly find your info on tips & tricks to longarm ever so helpful. Thank you so much ladies.

[@karentzn]

I must say I like the FMQ the best

[@marysheridan7104]

I Love working with rulers! Enjoy your podcasts! Great ideas! Thanks!

[@stephaniebaker-stirk2937]

I love both techniques. The rulers help me learn muscle memory and quilt path, so my free motion looks better.

[@marymackmademine]

This was fun! Love you two, great team.

[@joettewarburton8005]

Kristina and Kim, It is so much fun learning with you two ladies! I can hardly wait for the next episode! I really miss the videos when Ruler of the Month was in effect. I am trying to do Free Motion quilting and ruler quilting. I have a Handi Quilter 16. Happy Quilting!

[@lisarenelle252]

Fun as always watching you ladies! Thank you ❤

[@shelliefuller5070]

I always enjoy watching you two, you make quilting fun and look easy! Thank you

[@leighrichards9200]

Always love to see what you two are up to! Thanks so much for the inspiration, I learn a lot from your videos..

[@beverlymanning3350]

I have ordered a new Amara and would love to try ruler work! You guys are great! Keep it up.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I love that ruler. I have a straight ruler that accidentally got under the needle and has a big chip out of it now. Your quilt is awesome!!

[@connielieving-kj6dy]

I just did my first ruler work quilting! It’s definitely time consuming but very rewarding

[@lilianesklenarik4119]

Nice job. Your Blue quilt is coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing.

[@reneecorbin8501]

I'm new to longarm quilting sew need all the things ,,Thanks so much for teaching us,Renee Corbin

[@BrendaSommerville]

I have so much more to learn.

[@nancymatheson9992]

Y’all are hilarious 😂 making quilting fun! Thanks ❤

[@Jw12321]

Just learning. Trying both methods.

[@t.stemschroef3701]

So it is to rule or not to rule. As queen of my quilt I will always doubt between ruler or free motion, I have no PS. My character tends to free motion, but my ability to rulers. Thank you for all your good education video's, watched in the Netherlands.

[@HandiQuilter]

Do you live in the Netherlands or just visiting? I will be teaching there in June!! -Kristina

[@bonnieallen287]

Love watching you two! Fun quilting for sure!

[@denisederrick35]

You make all of these quilting choices look so easy. Thanks

[@HandiQuilter]

I definitely have to think about it before hand!!!

[@MarleneOaks]

Thank you for showing us the contrast. I make prayer quilts at Church and would love to try the ruler.

[@ohquilter1291]

I am very new to ruler-based quilting - bought the rulers (fave is the Versa-tool) and used the straight & curved side to do a table runner on my domestic but life gets in the way of me practicing more than that. Now that I've installed the conversion kit on my "new to me" HQ Sweet 16 sit-down, I'm excited to do more!

[@lorijacobs7341]

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!

[@carmenbailey1560]

I’m fairly new quilter and find I’m better at ruler work than free motion. All my quilt work is done on a computerized domestic sewing machine. I envy quilters that can do free motion work. Thanks for your demo.👍❤️😊

[@margenestevens1761]

Loved that your ruler vs non ruler looked so easy.

[@sharievans7913]

Thank you for sharing your talents with us, you’re amazing.