Thank you again! You've been my quilt teacher for quite some time now, not bad 1/2 way around the world! I watch, quilt, watch, quilt until the quilting looks vaguely like yours. The donation quilts I make are my practice pieces & you know what? The receivers in the aged care homes adore them & they think they're perfect & thats all that matters......... & I am getting pretty good now! Thanks Angela from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ♡♡♡
Loved the beginning of this video. Just as my eyes began to tear up, you made me laugh. Thank you for all you do for us beginner free motion quilters. Because of your videos, I completed 2 quilts with your techniques and gave them to some dear friends. I knew of all the mistakes and began pointing them out. The only thing they knew was that the quilts were fantastic. One of them loves fishing, boating, lighthouses. The fabrics and quilting encompassed all that using what designs I could find along with using all your fillers and designs. Same with the other quilt which was made with cat fabrics. Designs, motifs and everything to do with their hobbies. I was very proud of my work and praised you as my teacher to them. No more stitch in the ditch for me. It is your encouragement and I can only thank you.
A HUGE thumbs up for this video!! If only all of the well meaning, but totally serious, FMQ instructors approached quilting in this way to us "newbies", we might actually be more fearless and there by learn more. Thanks!
I’m a beginner quilter, I’ve only made two quilts ever. The first one was 12 years ago and was only straight seam quilted. I’m still working on quilting the second one but it has feathers, pebbles, loopy meandering and lots of other stuff. None of it is perfect, and I chose a thread colour that is too dark, so it’s definitely not hiding anything. But I really like it anyway. I practiced the pattern with doodling on a piece of paper without lifting the pen. It’s a really good way to train your brain before doing it on the machine.
After a month of stressing, practicing, watching countless RU-vid and Craftsy class videos, and LOTS AND LOTS of mini practice quilt sandwiches, I finally dove in and started FMQ a real quilt! It's coming along nicely, and I keep reminding myself that practice makes perfect, and let the mistakes become part of the design ;) No one but me will see the uneven stitches, or dots of bunched thread
And let's not forget about the quilt tops with colors you once thought were stunning. Now you wonder what you were thinking. You don't even want to waste time quilting it. Not that I have any like that. But if I did.....you have given me an idea. I'll buy a cheap cotton sheet (should I find such an ugly quilt top somewhere) for the backing and practice whatever design I have planned for my next quilt. Thanks Angela! I also love the idea of saying some prayers for the recipient of the quilt. I am making quilts for sick kids. A quilt is a hug and I think about the child and their family. I know it means so much to receive a hug from someone that cares about you even if you don't know them.🤗
pretty strong word to use. whatever it is Angela encourages us to do I hope it's not to make ''ugly'' quilts... or ''ugly'' anything. (world has enough of that already)
Thank you I've been watching the show for a few weeks now as I'm new to quilting I've got a lot to learn, I have a brother machine and I love it when though the quilt shop said it's not a good machine to quilt anyway watching you free motion is given me the courage to try it thank you
I swear you were talking directly to me on this one!!! I have so many quilt tops that need to be finished. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your inspiration. Hugs, Bonnie Anderson, newbie and fan.
A finished quilt is always better than a perfect quilt top! Great encouraging episode! I never tried light tan thread on a quilt, so I’ll try that. I love your leafy meander! Thanks, Angela!
It was really nice to see you quilt in real time and to realize how slowly you move the quilt. I got my free motion quilting foot back out and seriously cut down on the loops & "eyelashes" on the back of my current quilt by simply slowing WAY down. Thanks for your videos, this is one of my favorite channels!
Angela, This video finally pushed me to drop the needle and actually machine quilt my first full-sized quilt! I've practiced, and practiced, but was so afraid to start! Now that I am half way through, I feel so exhilarated and empowered. NO MORE FEAR!!! I love your series but this episode was great, and right to the point, and finally gave me the courage to do it!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
This is so helpful! I’ve never machine quilted before, but now I’ve thrown together a small quilt top for an under sink space curtain in my laundry area, and the fabric I’ve used is salvaged from my three sons’ colorful boxer shorts!
Angela you inspire me like you wouldn’t believe. I have learned so much from your videos. I am working on my first quilt now and it’s just meandering the entire quilt. I was so intimidated at first but I got through the first block and now I’m just about done. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with the world.
My first attempt at quilting on my home sewing machine was using meandering and I still use it when I'm in a hurry or want a stress-free quilting experience. I think it looks good on old-fashioned type quilts, too.
OMG the beginning cracked me up but boy is that me. You inspired me, I went to my machine and did the best feather I have ever done. THANK YOU soooo much.
Thanks to you, Angela, I dove into FMQ this year! I have finished 2 baby quilts for gifts, almost finished a third a bit bigger (a redo because of a lack of quilting). Working on a full size t-shirt quilt that will also be FMQ finished. Your videos gave me the courage to get out of the ditch! Thank you! 😀 P.S. love your videos, my daughter and I can’t wait until new videos come out every week.
Love your videos. After I start wathing the midnight quilt Show I finished a topp I made a lot of years ago. My oldest daughter liked it very much and better finished. And now I almost finished a new one after a pattern you shared in one of your videos. My youngest daughter is looking forward to get this finished and I am looking forward to the quilting.
Thank you! I just started quilting and have 3 pieces tops of my own design and have been terrified to start quilting! I love your can do/go with it/life is too short for perfection attitude!
Tonight, I am starting the quilting on a baby quilt for a baby shower I have on Saturday. Trying the feather meander for the first time. I have been doodling to get my brain to remember what to do once I am in from of my sewing machine. Looking forward to it. Wish me luck!
A month ago I did my first machine quilting. I looked up your leafy meander and just went for it. Yeah there are mistakes but I love it so much. Thank you for your videos.
Hey Angela! I have to say my "quilting" has been stitching in the ditch... I actually quilted straight lines on the white background of a beautiful Ribbon quilt. It turned out great. Currently I have 4 quilt tops folded nicely and laying oh so lovely on the edge of my sewing table. I have watched a lot of tutorials, I went out and bought 3 stencils today. I will finish these 4 quilts All the way to the last stitch. They may be a little less than perfect, but I truly want to finish them. Thanks for all the encouragement!!! All the great ideas!😄 I appreciate your sense of humor and adventure. Have a wonderful weekend😉Laura
I've finished quilts, not been happy with the result, folded it up and stashed it away, taken another look at it months later, and said "Hey, this turned out to be a pretty nice quilt!" 😂
I always complete my quilt before I move to a new one...basically because the quilts I made were gifts...and learning projects.....😉. Plus, I hate to leave things unfinished....even if I have to stick in the ditch...
It's May 2021 & I'm finally ready to free motion quilt. Your tips & encouragement is exactly what I need. Time to take a deep breath & get started! Thanks for your videos!!!
hi angela! thanks again for your inspiration and motivation! i finally finished quilting your "on point" quilt. i totally messed up the border and thought I needed just to cut it off. But I waited until the next day and looked at the border again and thought, "i dont even notice the mess i made yeaterday" so i left it on and it looks fine... just like you said. In the grand scheme of quilting you dont need to sweat the small stuff.
I love your videos and creativity. I find gloves help soooo much when quilting - otherwise the fabric slips more under my hands. Thank you for your videos and all you share with us.
You are hilarious! Thanks for the videos you have put together. You are the person that has inspired me to try quilting. I have pieced quilt tops together but have only done straight line quilting with my walking foot. Now that I have tried quilting and love it! I am already saving for a longarm machine. Thank you!
Thank you! I never thought about making a small quilt to learn with. It’s been suggested to me to do placemats and runners - I have a ton of those..... Off to make a baby quilt now for some unknown child! Can’t wait till your next episode? 👏
Maria McPhail i have made zillions for babies. I got to see the feet of a foster child first belonging was my sage green and bright orange baby quilt shown by a neighbor who loved his first belonging was a quilt. Totally by accident I asked to see the photo and since I made 33 a chance yup I made that one. Who else does orange binding with striped flannels.
I took your advice. At the start my inner critic was tasting “you’re ruining it” . 2/3 of the way through it changed to “it will be okay”. At the last stitch it was “eh, but it’s done”. On to the next neglected top. Thanks
This helps me SO much, thank you Angela! The first part of the video totally describes my quilty avoidances for the past year! And then I feel guilty on top of it! I really just need to go for it and this video totally inspires me to. Thank you! P.s. I love all your videos, you're amazing! 😉
Thank you for the breakdown. I just finished my first quilt top and have started practicing on scraps. It is way harder to tell your hands what to do than figure out what you’d like to do. For me anyway. Enjoying the journey thank you!
Thank you so much for this video! I have made so many quilt tops and never actually finished a quilt because it seems so overwhelming to learn how to machine quilt. I’ve never know where to start and have struggled to really find a video that explains all the very basics. This video has me so motivated now!
I've been encouraged to get on my small machine and just do it! I've got a couple that I've got to do on my long arm and I'm encouraged to do those too.
You crack me up, all I can say is that it was a good thing I had just used the ladies room before viewing this tutorial , because when you came out with the comment about not peeing your pants, I just might have!!! I love your sense of humor and your style.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I've been looking for a video like this, I'm always thinking what do I do once I finish my quilt top? Kudos to you, keep up the excellent and humorous tutorials!
thank you! my grandma recently passed and I inherited a bunch of queen sized unfinished quilt tops and I'm nervous about finishing them because I'm a beginner.
I have one sewing machine that can lower its feed dogs but I haven’t gotten it serviced yet. I’ve had it for a year and I bought so I could learn free motion quilting. I absolutely love all of your videos and really can’t wait to try out this method.
Quick tip... You can use a teflon oven liner in place of a supreme slider its much cheaper... Just make sure that you tape it down well... That way you dont accidentally quilt it into your quilt
I needed this so bad! What a boost of confidence I have 3 quilt tops done that I am TERRIFIED to quilt. I have been practicing on small quilt sandwhiches and I don't like how they look. Time to stop practicing on small ones and just got big!
I NEEDED this tutorial. I always appreciate the tips and demonstrations on quilting. I really liked how you took things slower on this episode. I have seen where they pull the bobbin thread up from the bottom but it happens so fast I never got the hang of it when I tried it on my quilts. I love your videos and I look forward to more!
Angela, Totally off the subject of quilting, which we all know you are fantastic at. Were you in drama in highschool? Thank you for keeping up your fun ways of inspiring us.
Had that happen recently, I didn't like the quilting on my quilt! But you know, I was just so happy it was done it didn't matter. Thanks for the tips! P.S. wine while quilting is perfect!
Loved the video! I make and finish all the time. But I've gotten good at the meander design that I am kinda fearful to spread my wings...Not now! I AM INSPIRED!!! Thank you!
First let me say that I totally enjoy the Midnight Quilt Show, so far I have made three quilts from different episodes and am getting ready to try my hand at a fourth. And I have a Craftsy Unlimited subscription. However - you knew there was a "but," I bet - this episode was pretty disappointing, since it was just about machine quilting on a domestic and a review of things we've seen (and loved!) before. I have a longarm machine so am really hoping that at some point you might show some quilting on a long arm in one of your episodes. That would be great! BTW, I'm a person who often ends up with a stack of quilts just waiting for binding - my least favorite!
