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Quilting: my first free motion work
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my first free motion work

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Children

Style: Mod

What was your inspiration?

I loved this class. Although I did not make the project as the class taught I learned so much. I loved the way the spray basting held it together. I didn't get any tucks in the back at all. Once I got going with the free motion feathers I went a little wild with it. I just couldn't stop. I love free motion quilting so much now! I know my project looks inconsistent throughout because I kept trying different things but I don't really care. I just wanted this to be a learning project.

What are you most proud of?

I'm so happy I got over my fear of free motion quilting. I've been wanting to learn for so long. From now on I will quilt all of my own quilts. No more paying for long arm quilting!

 

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gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Mar 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks everyone for all of your comments. To answer your questions Scheri I used a regular sewing machine. I bought it recently at Costco online. I got it here in Canada. Model # PC210. (I think model numbers are different in the States) I paid around $350 for it. For the money I would say it has good value. I really can't make any complaints about it at all. I left the feed dogs up. I found it is very important to use the right thread. I am using Isacord 40. I am still trying to get the bobbin washers. They aren't avail. here so I will either order them online (although shipping to Canada is $8) or I will try to find them on a daytrip to Washington state. I am hoping I will see a difference on the back of my quilt once I get the bobbin washer. If you haven't heard of these before google "Leah Day" She does amazing free motion work and really recommeds these. You can order them from her site. Her videos are also very helpful and free to watch. The tension doesn't look quite right when I sew quickly while sewing around in a bend. I have to sew quite slowly to keep the tension looking right at the present time. When I did the feathering I just used a mark B gone water soluable pen to draw the stem. The rest of the feathering I just "doodled" in with my sewing machine. I may have been happier with some areas it I did draw it in first. For the "swirls" in the sashing I did use a store bought template and I marked it on with the mark B gone pen first. The only other thing I can say is use gloves. It really makes a big difference. Hope this comments are helpful. The feathers didn't really feel natural at first. I have been practicing and practicing and they are slowly improving.
Elvy Italien on craftsy.com
Elvy Italien
Mar 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It is a very beautiful quilt. Congratulations! Nice work.
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Scheri Manson
Mar 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fabulous Gloria. I have done up first quilt top and and watching classes like crazy and trying out free motion quilting. Did you use a long arm? Did you trace out your design? If you could share more details for all of us inspired by your beautifil first project :)
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Mar 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Scheri, I have responded to your questions in a comment above. Please read. Thanks for your interest in my work!
Angiefan on craftsy.com
Angiefan
Feb 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow - It is stunnig. I am also trying to master that skill.
vlbruhn1160477 on craftsy.com
vlbruhn1160477
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful work! One of these days I will get over my free motion fear and give it a try.
messyrose on craftsy.com
messyrose
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! What a nice job.
atatter2 on craftsy.com
atatter2
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Good grief! Your first?? It is really well done - I admit to being a little green at the moment. . .
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Mar 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank-you for your comment. I was having trouble responding to people but I now have the problem fixed.I have written some more details about my project in case you are interested they are up near the top. Your horse is beautiful by the way.
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
SweetJasmine
Jan 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, impressive!
ISA on craftsy.com
ISA
Jan 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Waouh! C'est beau! Beautiful, Sorry I speak un french! Tanks to share with us . I am now inspired
ksnix on craftsy.com
ksnix
Jan 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
wow!
Nina C. on craftsy.com
Nina C.
Jan 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
FABULOUS work! I can't beleive this is your first free motion quilting! Way to go Gloria!
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Jan 05, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Sewsewlady on craftsy.com
Sewsewlady
Jan 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Oh My Gosh, if that's your first ever Free motion work, I can't wait to see what your future work will be like!
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Jan 05, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I can't wait to do some more work!
pinkroses49 on craftsy.com
pinkroses49
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It's lovely nice work
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank-you!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Jan 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow Gloria! You go girl!!! Wonderful work - VERY inspiring!
Mimi Neal on craftsy.com
Mimi Neal
Jan 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
great job!
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Excuse my spelling error in the previous comment. One more thing I forgot to mention in my little write up about my project was that there is a little tutorial on Amy Gibson's Stickory Dickory Dock blog called "disappearing nine patch". That is what I used for the quilt top.
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks to everyone who has written such positive feedback on my project. I would love to respond to each person but seem to be having difficulty reponding to each comment. I type in the comments and when I hit enter they just get earsed!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is your first fmq???????? Wow it is amazing well done you:)
Eastern Quilter on craftsy.com
Eastern Quilter
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing job! I can't wait to get my first free motion work started. I took Ann's class (my favorite and most helpful). I am now inspired! Thanks for sharing such a lovely quilt!
Eastern Quilter on craftsy.com
Eastern Quilter
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing job! I can't wait to get my first free motion work started. I took Ann's class (my favorite and most helpful). I am now inspired! Thanks for sharing such a lovely quilt!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Well, we all agree, YOU are terrific. Very well done & you are an inspiration. Thank you so very much. :-)
Boxinggirl on craftsy.com
Boxinggirl
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Well done, your note takes a bit of the timidity from me, Guess I will have to take the step & take the class, Thanks for offering encouragement through your positive comments,
CCG on craftsy.com
CCG
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OMG!!! Beautiful job
deborahc53 on craftsy.com
deborahc53
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic job! I've got a quilt now that I'm calling my practice FMQ project because I'm trying all kinds of patterns on it. Some of it looks like crap, but most is acceptable. So I understand that while it may not be perfect, it's all about losing the fear and just doing it. Congrats!
tholtz on craftsy.com
tholtz
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, fantastic, great job!!
BHBleakley on craftsy.com
BHBleakley
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is lovely - especially so as your first free motion!
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your first? Wow! You are a natural! I've been working on FMQ for a long time & it doesn't look this good at all.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Jan 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
You are so right, She is a natural.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Jan 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
You are so right, She is a natural.
LILI on craftsy.com
LILI
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
BEAUTIFUL it looks an expert work
Jilly bean on craftsy.com
Jilly bean
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your FIRST free motion project? Amazing! Beautiful job!! OK, you've given me the go-ahead to tackle my first free motion quilting project now :-)
Ann Petersen on craftsy.com
Ann Petersen
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I LOVE the way you quilted this - so very inspirational. I really want my students to feel like what they learn can be applied in many places and ways and you are such a good example of that. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Jill-1234 on craftsy.com
Jill-1234
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
VERY pretty!

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