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simple machine quilting designs with text overlay

Once you are finished with your quilt, you may be thinking - what's the next step to actually getting this large piece of fabric into a finished quilt. Here are some of my favorite free printable machine quilting designs.

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Join us in the Free Motion Quilting Series and learn fun and easy techniques to practice your quilting skills.

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a purple quilt with wavy lines on it

These free-motion quilting design tutorials include videos of me stitching them! Wibbly Wobbly Starbles (Stars + Marbles) Way...

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a close up of a machine with embroidery on it

Embroidery is supercute, but many of us can't afford an embroidery machine or want different designs from the one you can purchase. Embroidery (or free motion appliqué) can add a personal twist to your purchased wardrobe and it can easily theme your next sewing project. All you need is a bit of inspiration and excercise... the more you try the better your outcome will look! The following tutorial will mix pictures of two of my projects, but most of the steps are the same. Option 1 is free…

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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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a close up of a piece of paper with the words free motion quilting with baking paper

Learn how to use baking paper as an aid for your free-motion quilting. Tutorial includes instructions on how to quilt a stylised flower motif suitable for square blocks. Free downloadable template provided.

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Do you want to do quilting differently this time? Try and learn how to do FMQ in this post on the free motion quilting tutorial.

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Marking a quilting design on your quilt top is a quick way to make huge improvements to your free motion quilting. Using these machine quilting tips, you can stop guessing where to go and always end up with perfect shapes. Continue reading for 5 ways you can transfer quilting designs on your next quilt. | Quilting Wemple

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20 free motion quilting design ideas that are perfect for beginner quilters to make

Free-motion quilting design ideas with tutorial for each design. Try out different free-motion quilting designs to make your quilt unique!

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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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a blue quilt with white stitching on it and an image of the back side

Free-motion quilting can feel intimidating when you're first getting started. After all, you're used to a walking foot doing the hard work of guiding your design. But once you switch...

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a close up view of the stitching on an appliqued piece of fabric

Hi fellow quilters... thanks for stopping by! Before we announce the winner of the Aurifil thread (so exciting) I wanted to share ...

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