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a sewing machine with the words how to set up your machine for free motion stitching

Confused about setting up a domestic sewing machine for free motion stitching? Your problems are solved! Check out this free video and article that will walk you through it, step by step.

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a button with the words learn how to do free motion embroidery in 7 easy steps

Free motion embroidery is one of those sewing techniques that, once you give it a go, will become a source of great inspiration (and just maybe a little bit addictive). Master the basics and …

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an abstract painting of pink flowers and green leaves

I recently discovered free motion embroidery and I love it! I combined two of my most favorite passions, art and sewing, and created this painted and embroidere…

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some pieces of paper are laying on top of a map

Free motion embroidery, free motion sewing, or raw edge applique allows you to turn one your favourite pictures or sketches in a piece of fabric art. This technique provides you with full control over the picture - by dropping the feed dogs on your machine you guide your picture through your sewing machine to create the look you want. For your background fabric, choose something firmly woven such as calico, cotton or even linen.

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someone is using a sewing machine to sew on some art work that they are working on

Textile mixed media workshops with British Textile artist Ellie Hipkin, based in Brighton, UK for in-person workshops or online.

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the instructions for how to quilt with pink and blue lines on it, including numbers

Free motion quilting sampler block using quilt as you go technique. Post series include tutorials on how to free motion quilt and assembling quilt as you go

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several pictures of different patterns and shapes

I'm teaching a Free Motion Quilting class starting in April at my LQS, Heartstrings and Heirlooms. I finished up the class sample over the weekend. In the class the students will do larger samples, but I needed a small book of designs to advertise the class. As you can see in the above end view, I used three different types of batting for my sample book - Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton, Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton and 20% polyester), and a 100% wool. I used a tutorial from a recent Quilting Arts…

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someone is using a sewing machine to sew flowers on the table cloth with scissors

On demand video tutorials - printing with nature onto fabric with textile paints and add beautiful layers of free motion embroidery.

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the fabric has been stitched together to make it look like something out of space

The Bunkhouse is what we call the little cottage next to our home. I use it for my workspace and it also serves as our guest quarters. It's a sweet little 500 Sq. Ft. beach cottage, single wall construction so in the summer it's baking in there. But I have managed to slide in a few sewing days so far this summer. A few of my sewing pals and I went up to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago to catch High Style at The Legion of Honor. The show has ended now, I hope you got a chance to see it…

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how to quilt spirals for beginners with instructions on how to sew them

Free motion quilting sampler block using quilt as you go technique. Post series include tutorials on how to free motion quilt and assembling quilt as you go

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