Free Machine Quilting Patterns
It’s always nice to get something for free, so in this section you will find some free machine quilting patterns.
We intend to offer a series of free machine quilting patterns suitable for all levels of experience, and we are starting off with some easy designs suitable for beginners. We will be adding more intricate and decorative designs as time progresses.
The first in the series is called “The Little Book of ~Easy~ Machine Quilting Designs”. These designs are continuous line drawings, simple in shape, and are suitable for beginners.
The patterns are compiled in an ebook in pdf format for convenience, so you will need Adobe Reader to view it.
If you need to update your Adobe Reader, click on the “Get Adobe Reader” logo. This is a free update.
Special Feature
A special feature of the ebook is the supplemental animated “stitching sequence” videos. The videos feature the designs that are included in the ebook and show a special animated stitching sequence which represents the best way to stitch out these designs.
The videos are in flash format and are designed to be viewed online.We hope you find this a useful feature, particularly for the more intricate designs which will be offered in the future.
Tips for Free Motion Designs for Beginners
Free motion quilting designs are generally stitched without transferring the design to the fabric, in other words they are stitched freehand. This can be tricky when you are first starting out, however the following tips should help.
The best way to start with free motion designs is with pencil and paper. Just like writing your name, free motion designs can be learned in a similar manner.
Using the designs in the ebook, lay a sheet of transparent paper over the top and trace the outline without lifting your pencil from the paper. Do this a number of times until you are comfortable with the movements. Then take a piece of copy paper and practice freehand.
Once your brain has comprehended the flow of the line, you will find it an easy transition from paper and pencil, to machine and thread.
And of course, the only way you will ever get good at anything is with - practice, practice, practice !
Other Sources for Designs
Other great free machine quilting designs can be found at Patsy Thompson Designs. She has a great website with beautiful photos of her machine quilting.
Quiltmaker also offers some free patterns.
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