Fabulous Free Motion Quilting

Learn how to create stunning designs using free motion quilting techniques.

Free motion quilting can be used for more than just filling in empty spaces; it can also be used to create stunning design elements as well as add beautiful movement and decoration to your quilts.

This is a full day (6 hour class) suitable for beginners and beyond

The class begins by providing you with an overview of needles, threads and quilting tools. You will then put this theory into practice by preparing some samples using some basic free motion designs; at the same time learning how to adjust and control your stitch length and tension. As well you will learn various ways to transfer designs.

After warming up, you’ll explore different designs—filler designs, various feather designs, block designs—as well as learn how using different threads and stitch types can offer interesting and alternative results.

And lastly we’ll apply the “What if?” principle and experiment with different ways to add visual excitement to your free motion stitching by varying the way you use your stitches and threads, and also by applying some surface design techniques to your stitching using paints and crayons, angelina fiber, and foiling.