Start Free-Motion Quilting
Elizabeth Dackson
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- In-depth Instruction; over 183 mins
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Introduction
13:21
Meet your instructor, Elizabeth Dackson, and jump right into learning her three golden rules of free-motion quilting. You'll set up your machine, grab a quilt sandwich and start practicing!
Stipple Patterns
24:47
Organic, free-form stippling is a great technique to play around with and get a feel for matching your machine and hand speeds. As you quilt, listen to Elizabeth's advice on needles, thread and troubleshooting.
Loopy Flowers
19:46
Expand your design repertoire with playful, loopy flowers as Elizabeth discusses batting as well as tools and strategies that can make your quilting easier and more efficient.
Woodgrain
24:09
Elizabeth shows you how to build a quilt sandwich by pin- or spray-basting and how to join scraps of batting without lumps. Follow along as she demonstrates the more linear woodgrain design, complete with knotholes!
Circuit Board
20:38
Get your quilting squared away with the geometric circuit board design. As you quilt, Elizabeth discusses feed dogs and choosing a free-motion foot for your machine. Should your bobbin thread run out while you're sewing, you'll see how to start a new one and bury your thread tails.
Linear L Design
24:08
Loopy, cursive L's can be used to fill a quilt patch with a repetitive, linear pattern. Stitch them as you learn about a variety of marking tools you can use to create guidelines, and where to look as you're sewing. If you're considering stitch patterns for a project such as the included Mod Kaleidoscope pillow pattern, Elizabeth gives you some planning advice.
Wishbones
16:28
Learn another linear motif, the wishbone, as Elizabeth discusses how to troubleshoot common quilting problems such as thread breakage, and shares options for stitching in different directions.
Clamshell & Pulley
35:01
The mock clamshell loop is an easy and attractive overall design, perfect for a beginner. As you sew it, learn more about setting up your work space and setting the mood for quilting. Then try the pulley stitch as you learn more about correct posture. Finally, Elizabeth shares some of her design inspiration.
Bonus: Stitching Out of a Corner
4:10
As a bonus, Elizabeth has one last quick tip: How to get your design back on track when you've accidentally boxed yourself into a corner or other tight spot.
Description
Join quilting author and instructor Elizabeth Dackson to succeed at free-motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine. Start from the beginning: Learn to select the best needles and thread, baste your quilts perfectly and set up your machine and workspace for free-motion fun. Find out how to achieve a consistent stitch length and troubleshoot any issues. Plus, Elizabeth will guide you through a variety of non-linear and linear designs such as stippling, woodgrain, wishbone, modified clamshell and much more! You’ll get plenty of free-motion practice while working on the three patterns included with the class: two pillows and a baby quilt or wall hanging. Master free-motion fundamentals to create beautiful quilt projects that look and feel finished.
Elizabeth Dackson
Elizabeth Dackson is a passionate quilter, pattern designer and blogger. She is the author of Becoming a Confident Quilter, and her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Quilt, Quiltmaker, Fat Quarterly and more. She teaches quilting in venues across the United States, from local guilds to national events such as Sewing Summit and QuiltCon.
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