Free Motion Quilting for Beginners
Learn the basics of free motion quilting. You will prepare your quilt and set up your machine for free motion stitching. Learn to choose materials for your free motion project. Rana will educate you on different thread types, specialty needles and helpful tools.
There will be ample time for hands on practice.
Need ideas on how to finish a quilt? Bring it to class!
Yes! We will make feathers!
Call or stop by the shop in advance if you need help finding the correct free motion foot for your machine.
Supply list below.
For questions or more information about this class, please email Rana directly at ranaquilts@gmail.com
Supply List for Free Motion Quilting Class
Sewing Machine you are familiar with.
Extension Table if you have one
Darning Foot* (also called a *free motion quilting foot or hopping foot)
Extra Quilting, Topstitch or Microtex Needles* 90/14 is a good general size.
Thread* bring more color choices than you think you will need. Cotton, polyester, rayon. Go for color more than brand—I use everything from YLI to Sulky. Variegated thread is OK. No metallic for today.
Sewers Aid* to help thread feed smoother
Bobbins* some machines work best with the same thread in the top as in the bobbin. Please bring empty bobbins so you can fill them with whatever brand/weight thread you are using on top.
Many machines can use bobbin thread, a very thin thread like *Superior Bottom Line, Aurifil 50 wt etc. Neutrals work best: white, gray, beige and so on.
Quilting Gloves*
Small scissors*
Marking tools*—specially made marking pencils or markers are a good bet. I also like Crayola washable thin tip markers, and ordinary chalk. If you don’t have anything, don’t worry—I’ll bring mine.
Quilt sandwiches to practice on. Make a few so you don’t run out of practice space.
Cut a light colored fat quarter in half for two 11” x 18” pieces. Layer with batting. Spray baste. If you don’t have *basting spray, bring the fabric and batting and we’ll spray it in class.
Reading glasses if you need them
Snack/drink/water for lunch break
An actual quilt if you want, for consultation!
*Starred items are available for purchase at The Sewing Machine Exchange.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | You know how to use your machine but you are new to free motion stitching. |
| Requirements: | See list in class description. If you have questions please email Rana. Email is provided in class description. |
| Instructor: | Rana O'Connor |
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