Hi everyone -- I hope you're surviving this crazy March weather. Here in the Northeastern USA we've had a few days of nearly 50 degree temps and sun - but many more days with sub freezing temps, nasty wind and snow. Although the sewing days have been fun, we're all ready to break into spring. Here's hoping it comes soon - these are the evenings I'm dreaming of...
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| Keuka Lake - Summer 2013 - Family Fishin' |
In case you missed it, my latest free quilt design, "Chevron with a Twist" was published on the Moda Bake Shop on February 23rd. You can read my introductory blog post here or go directly to the Moda Bake Shop recipe by clicking here.
In the recipe, I outline all the cutting, piecing and applique details for making the quilt, but only a few images and details about the free motion quilting. What's fun was that the free motion quilting was stitched using Aurifil 50Wt Mako Cotton (love that thread!!) on my Janome Horizon domestic sewing machine -- YOU can do it too!!
In today's post I would like to share more about free motion quilting
Chevron with a Twist
and let you in on a great giveaway!
Chevron with a Twist
and let you in on a great giveaway!
Woohoo...
Let's start with detailing the Curved Crosshatch quilting.
Some background:
Chevron with a Twist was my first attempt at using EQ7 software for designing a quilt.
Although the learning curve was big, it was well worth the investment (time and $$).
Although the learning curve was big, it was well worth the investment (time and $$).
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| EQ7 Chevron with a Twist Design Print |
Just prior to finishing Chevron with a Twist, Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple announced her brand new QP Curve Templates for Free Motion Quilting (long arm, mid-arm, and domestic machines).
Linda is one of the amazingly talented quilters that I follow on social media. She has a great blog, a Facebook page and an Instagram account that I stalk. I'm always inspired by what she creates on her long arm machine -- really -- over the top beautiful every time!
Follow her - I promise you won't be disappointed. Even if you don't FMQ your own quilts, Linda's quilting designs will give you tons of ideas to share with your long arm quilter.
Here is a sample of Linda's beautiful quilting.
"Portland Rose" was created by the amazing Lisa Bongean (Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop) and quilted by Linda Hrcka. The Linda and Lisa quilt won a BLUE RIBBON at AQS Paducah in 2014! What an honor and certainly much deserved by these two talented ladies.
You can read/see more "Portland Rose" on Linda's blog here.
Here is a sample of Linda's beautiful quilting.
"Portland Rose" was created by the amazing Lisa Bongean (Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop) and quilted by Linda Hrcka. The Linda and Lisa quilt won a BLUE RIBBON at AQS Paducah in 2014! What an honor and certainly much deserved by these two talented ladies.
You can read/see more "Portland Rose" on Linda's blog here.
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| Image courtesy The Quilted Pineapple |
SO, here is this very talented professional long arm quilter with a awesome set of curved acrylic templates that SHE DESIGNED... The QP Curve Templates.
I had to have them!
I had to have them!
I ordered the entire set and started on a mission to find a way to use them.
Back to EQ7 -- What's neat about EQ7 is that you can print a black and white image of your design (layout only) and use it to sketch potential FMQ motif.
I was pretty sure I wanted to stitch feathers in the Chevrons, and because I was itching to use the QP Curve Templates, I came up with this new to me "Feather Fireworks" aka "Feather Star-Burst" design for the non-Chevron blocks
I was pretty sure I wanted to stitch feathers in the Chevrons, and because I was itching to use the QP Curve Templates, I came up with this new to me "Feather Fireworks" aka "Feather Star-Burst" design for the non-Chevron blocks
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I kinda liked the sketch so I started quilting. Chevrons first... after considering two different designs for the Chevrons I settled on feathers. What a great way to hone your feather skill - that's a lot of feathers!
I will share the chevron feather process in a separate post.
Next quilting step: Feather Star-Burst aka Feather Fireworks! Here's the design and I'll share how to stitch this one too -- in a separate post.
**NOTE: I posted more information about Feather Starburst here -- check it out **
**NOTE: I posted more information about Feather Starburst here -- check it out **
The full-size on-point blocks were all filled with Feather Star-Burst.
I'm really having fun with this quilt and learning The QP Curve Templates!
I'm really having fun with this quilt and learning The QP Curve Templates!
At this point I realize I need something a little different in the half blocks or the setting blocks....
A new sketch...
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Hummmh... this might work...Curved Crosshatching!
Note: I'd been itching to stitch a curved crosshatch on my domestic machine since I purchased Karen McTavish's "Custom Curves" book. Karen and Rhonda Beyer make beautiful designs with curved templates in that book (a must have book for anyone that FMQ's).
Ok - lets see if I can actually create a acceptable curved crosshatch on my domestic machine using The QP Curve Templates...
I used the #20 QP Curve Template for the Curved Crosshatch
Remember, I'm new to using rulers of any type on my domestic machine...
I used the #20 QP Curve Template for the Curved Crosshatch
Here's the trial run with a narrow Crosshatch...
Trial run for the large Crosshatch
Trial run for "Just the right size" Crosshatch
It was fun to learn how to use The QP Curve templates on practice pieces ... Once they were created and I placed them near the quilt -- it was obvious that I should go with the "not too wide, not too narrow" design... ha ha ha!! (I won't mention that it had a lot to do with how much time I wanted to spend quilting...). The "just the right size" crosshatch had 11 lines each side of the crosshatch.
Because I'm new to using acrylic rulers/templates I chose to mark each line on each block - it gave me piece of mind to get the quilting done with minimal ripping (picking).
I used a run of the mill water soluble marking pen to mark each line.
(Details in the video below)
What's in a Foot?
To work with acrylic templates on a domestic machine you need a foot that won't slip under or on-top-of the template. Many thanks to Amy at Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures for sharing her knowledge on the subject last year. I ordered the Janome "Free Motion Frame Quilting Feet Set" for the 1600P - Part# 767-434-005 which included a 1/4" Ruler Foot and an Open Toe Quilting Foot. Also showing (below) is the closed toe foot (not included in the kit) I use when stitching around wool applique.
The 1/4" Ruler Foot is similar to a hopping foot for a long-arm machine. It is perfect to ride against an acrylic template that is 1/4 thick.
On the Janome, if the template was much thicker than a 1/4", I may have run into trouble with it hitting against the built in walking foot mechanism. I'm just sneaking under it with The QP Curve Templates (thankfully).
On the Janome, if the template was much thicker than a 1/4", I may have run into trouble with it hitting against the built in walking foot mechanism. I'm just sneaking under it with The QP Curve Templates (thankfully).
So I marked and quilted 13 outside 1/2 blocks, 6 inside 1/2 blocks, and 2 corner 1/4 blocks with the curved crosshatch.
By the time I finished them I was feeling pretty confident -- maybe the next time I'll only have to mark my starting lines.
Now I'll share with you my Not So Professional YouTube videos outlining the marking and quilting process using The QP Curve Templates.
The first video shows you how I marked this particular quilt using
The #20 QP Curve Template.
(Click the image below to watch the video)
The #20 QP Curve Template.
(Click the image below to watch the video)
The second video shows you how I quilted the blocks using The #20 QP Curve Template and my Janome Ruler foot.
(Click the image below to watch the video)
(Click the image below to watch the video)
Please note -- these are first takes of videos AND the first time I've prepared anything like them.
I stumble over a few words - but I hope they will still be helpful to you.
I stumble over a few words - but I hope they will still be helpful to you.
Prepare yourself to see and hear me at my quilting finest ;)
Do you want to see more of my quilting videos ?
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for upcoming videos.
See more about Feather Starburst in this post !!
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Do you want to see more of my quilting videos ?
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for upcoming videos.
See more about Feather Starburst in this post !!
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Wow... that was a bunch of information...
Now we're at the fun part of the post!
Now we're at the fun part of the post!
The wonderfully talented and always gracious Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple is providing a
COMPLETE SET of
The QP Curve Templates
to one lucky reader!
Yes, that's right, an entire set of QP Curve Templates - that is 6 different templates including the smallest template that Linda has coined the "BFF Template" (Best Friend Forever).
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| Image Courtesy The Quilted Pineapple |
The giveaway is open to domestic AND international friends alike!!
The giveaway will close at midnight on Saturday, March 28th.
*** This Giveaway has Ended - Congratulations Laura ***
For a 2nd chance to win, hop over to one of The Quilted Pineapple social outlets (Blog, Facebook or Instagram and let Linda know how much you appreciate her sharing TheQPCurveTemplates with us. Be sure to come back and leave me a second comment letting me know how you reached out to Linda.
Please Note:
If you are NOT A BLOGGER and/or you're not sure if blogger shares your email address on a comment, please, please leave your email address in the comment(s). For the last giveaway the random winner was tossed out twice because I had no way to contact them (So Sad). Blogger does not always share your email address with me - so please, if you're not sure, leave an email address in your comment(s). Thank You!!
Also, many thanks for the support and encouragement you've shown me lately -- It's been a little nuts and I haven't been able to reply to each comment. Know that I read and cherish each and every one and I so appreciate you leaving them.
Stay tuned - I'll share more FMQ details for Chevron with a Twist in near term posts.
Hugs,
Karen
PS - Linking up to other blogging friends like Hope Studios Tutorial Tuesday, Quilt Story Fabric Tuesday, and FreeMotion by the River...
PS - Linking up to other blogging friends like Hope Studios Tutorial Tuesday, Quilt Story Fabric Tuesday, and FreeMotion by the River...
I would use the rulers to mark quilts, help make templates for blocks and to sew with them on a Singer machine. As far as free motion, still trying to get the hang of it. I'm fine in a small space but doing any big free motion is to hard right now. 24Tangent@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI'm blushing. Seriously, Karen I am so undeserving of all this. Thank you, dear friend.....running for the Kleenex.
ReplyDeleteThese rulers look as though they would be just the ticket for my home machine quilting!
ReplyDeleteSusan S
goldbug at centurylink dot net
Karen!!!!! I can't believe this giveaway...thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI am fairly new to machine quilting, just had my Tiarw under 2 years, but getting there...lol. I would be so thrilled to win this set of fantastic rulers especially as ai only have one little ruler and just learning ruler work. they are a sweet set!!!! going over to give thanks on th blog. wow!!!!
I have a janome 6600 that i quilt on, live it, and i am so so interested to try these rulers! Awesome videos - very well done and clear. Gurry@telus.net
ReplyDeleteHI Karen - I am just starting out with a APQS Millie and am increasingly drawn to the precision work you can do with rulers. I have done some nice work with straight rulers, but would love to take it to the next level with curves! I follow Linda's blog for inspiration, and am amazed by all the useful information you have given in your post.
ReplyDeleteI have been FMQing on my Janome 6600 for about 5 1/2 yrs and these templates look amazing! It would be wonderful to have them.
ReplyDeleteI just left a comment for Linda regarding the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteIngenious! Your video was terrific, Karen! Right when I wondered if the ruler would slip you mentioned the db sided tape.
ReplyDeleteOn a funny note, love your sweatshirt sleeve:)
I've got many quilt tops basted and ready to sew, so I'd try the template on one of them. I use an older Bernina and took a machine quilting class with Harriet Hargrave many years ago and have machine quilted ever since.
I left a comment on Linda's blog. Her little demo videos are good too!
ReplyDeleteI have been fmq on my Juki for years, but have just started working with rulers thanks to Free Motion by the River's awesome tutorials. I would love to have this collection to use on my carpenter's wheel. Thank you for all of your hard work and for inspiring me!barefootqltr1968atgmail(dot)com...
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is beautiful! I just started free motion quilting...I was always afraid to do it in fear of ruining my quilt. I started reading blogs and watching videos and with some practice I was off. I love it! I use my Bernina and I'm so happy with it. Linda's rulers would be the next step in my FMQing journey. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing,
Leanne
BTW thanks for the info on the curved crosshatch
Beautiful quilt and quilting! As a Longarm quilter I would love to use the rulers in all sorts of arc-y ways! and thank you for the opportunity in this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your videos! They gave me hope I could do that cool crosshatching on my machine. I have a Viking Sapphire. I have free-motion quilted on it but it is challenging. I have the Moda Bakeshop Trifle Quilt top waiting for a back and then the quilting. There is a lot of space to try some of the things you have done in your gorgeous quilt. So glad you shared about how you did your quilting. It really was an encouragement to me! Blogger doesn't like me so here is my email: lkw2x6-apq@yahoo.com. Thanks so much! The rulers look amazing. K-
ReplyDeleteI have just started playing with rulers and getting used to a new machine for free motion quilting--an Artistic 18-incn sit down machine. I really love the look of curved crass-hatching and have been dying to try it ... thanks for the opportunity in this fantastic give-away.
ReplyDeleteI am struggling to learn fmq. Most of my quilting is done by hand so I would love a chance to try out these rulers. I can use all the help I can get.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog and this post was so informative. Thank you for all you do for us out here.
I follow Linda's blog so will go onto it and thank her for this chance at her rulers also.
ReplyDeleteYour work is simply stunning. I would use the templates as marking tools. I use a domestic machine. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite patterns to make is Honeyberries by Evelyn Sloppy. I've got two of those flimsy's in the closet just waiting to be quilted and those rulers would be a welcomed addition. My DSM is an older Bernina.
ReplyDeletePOSTED SOME LOVE ON LINDA'S FB PAGE! THANKS FOR SHARING!
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I have thanked Linda on her blog for the rulers. She's awesome!
ReplyDeleteHELLO,just a beginner at FMQing. Really love doing it and trying to get in more practice on my Bernina (no bsr). Coming along slowly . . . . Thank You for a neat giveaway!
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I'm so glad Linda had a link to your site Karen! I will now add it to my favorites! I did notice the new rulers on Linda's site and have been interested in them. Reading that you used them on your domestic machine with such great results is so inspiring to me! I am fairly new to FMQ and use a Juki 2010q. I love this machine. My latest project is to make placemats with Kona Solid colors just to practice my FMQ skills. These rulers would be a great to practice with. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteStephanie Hurt saamhurt@allwest.net
I quilt on a Tin Lizzie and have never tried anything like this. It's gorgeous though, so now I want to! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteKaren- I left a comment over on Linda's blog thanking her for the lovely templates you are giving away. I have to look and see if Viking has a ruler foot. Thanks again- K- lkw2x6-apq@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI did go to Linda's blog to let her know that I have been following her for quite some time and that I was grateful that she would sponsor this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThank you both!!!
Stephanie
saamhurt@allwest.net
I have and ocean waves top that I have been debating how to quilt...these curves would be wonderful! (btw...thank you for those tutorials...really nice!)
ReplyDeleteI follow Linda's blog...her quilting is amazing. You both are so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteWell, hi! You already know I follow both you and Linda. I really want to win these rulers. I have one of them, 20, but need more. I would use them, too! I've been FMQing since 2008, on and off, and I have an Innova. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'd give the rulers to my sister who does my quilting for me. She's got a sit-down HQ that she does her ruler work on. She is so good and she's been quilting for less than two years.
ReplyDeleteI just love and admire your quilting, and I love how you have used the rulers to create perfectly symmetric designs, which I struggle to achieve. I would so love to try them, and would already own a set if they could be bought in the UK. Fingers crossed :-D
ReplyDeleteI have a Janome 7700. I am fairly new to FMQ and have been practicing feathers and swirls on paper for weeks. But I would really welcome the opportunity to try the rulers on my Grandson's quilt - the borders especially.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is lovely! I have been machine quilting for approx. 15 years. I free motion quite a bit and would love to give those rulers a try! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI posted a comment as well on Linda's Blog thanking her for sponsoring this give-a-way.
ReplyDeleteOMgosh, I would love to win those rulers. I also follow (stalk) Linda, her work is amazing! I have a longarm but I also quilt on my Bernina. I only quilt for myself and my family, but retirement is creeping up on me and I would love to have the confidence to quilt for others. Oh, I hope you pick me. Robin
ReplyDeleterluedtke@cox.net
I am making some liturgical stoles for my nephew before he & his family leave for missionary work in Hong Kong and I would use these to do the quilting on the stoles. Your quilting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Cheryl
cwhite221@gmail.com
i would make a quilt, i fmq on my big brother 1500s
ReplyDeletealready follow her and left a message on her facebook page
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. I am practing fmq on my bernina. I have ordered the ruler foot and would love the rulers. Thanks for having this giveaway. Mary
ReplyDeleteMlshaffer1@ charter.net
I loved your videos as I am new to FMQ. I have been wanting to try the rulers with my janome horizon 8900. I have several quilt tops that need quilting. Thank you for such an awesome giveaway and look forward to seeing what you do next with the rulers!!
ReplyDeleteI'm Very new to machine quilting, I've done mostly straight stitching and have just started some free motion. Since I'm a beginner I didn't realize these rulers could be used on a DSM. Seeing what you did with them was amazing. I have a Janome that I bought recently from Craigslist. Thanks for the chance to win these great rulers. valekort at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great give-a-way! I have a Pfaff Grand Quilter and would love to use the templates to expand my capabilities. Having just seen your youtube videos, I think curved cross-hatching is next up for me! Such a beautiful and classic look!
ReplyDeleteKaren, your quilt is beautiful. Your quiling enhances it so much - doesn't take it over like some we see :-) and thankyou for walking us through your process. I am drooling about the rulers too - would absolutely love to win a set so thank you for the giveaway!! (and thanks to Linda too!)
ReplyDeleteI follow the Quilted Pineapple's blog. I love her quilting.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Linda's quilt blog :o)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a set! I have been free motion quilting for a few years but am looking for ways to move past the beginner stage and would love to give these a try on my quilts! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteHaving the same curve on the inside and outside of this tool is key. Hoping to win the set!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Working on a set of Amish style baby quilts for new twin grandsons and have been puzzling about the quilting pattern to use. You've provided the perfect solution! Just saw your quilt in Linda's bog -- just stunning! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletewonderful work Karen! I already have my set and anxious to use them with me new machine! Thanks for the youtube videos!!
ReplyDeleteI finished a quick curve ruler quilt back in September so this would be the perfect ruler to use to quilt it!
ReplyDeletejust left a THANK YOU message on Linda's blog
ReplyDeleteI would be giving them to my fav longarm quilter - cuz she makes my quilt tops look like masterpieces!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not currently FMQ on my machine at home, which is a Singer Futura. I am going to attempt it, as I've been wanting to try it but haven't had the courage yet. I'd use the rulers on a new quilt that I'm planning on making for my daughter, who just got married. My home email is padjprinty@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much!
I have been longarm quilting for five years and now want to venture out and do freehand. Winning these rulers would be a perfect opportunity to practice. Irene 😊
ReplyDeleteI have a long arm for 2 years and would like to expand my skills. The templates look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use the QP curved templates on a quilt that I have hanging in my closet (1 among several others!) on my Handi Quilter. It's a no frills basic HQ that I love doing free motion quilting on. I have had it about 5 years. I'm still working on my ruler skills so the QP templates would be a great learning experience!
ReplyDeleteI just bought a sit down quilting machine and am anxious to learn how to use rulers on it! What a generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI quilt on a domestic straight stitch brother, and I have tons of quilt tops that REALLY need these rulers! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI just posted on Linda's website thanking her for her generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI just love the curved cross hatching. I'd love to try to do that. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great post and wonderful giveaway. I would just love to try these rulers. Right now I am practicing my Free Motion Quilting on my Pfaff hobby grand quilter while waiting for my studio to be finished so my longarm can be set up. I think I would be just marking right now but perhaps with the longarm I could learn to just use the rulers as a guide. Can't wait to view your videos.
ReplyDeleteJust posted a Thank You on the FB page.
ReplyDeleteI've just started quilting and would love to try these rulers. Have been seeing your beautiful work on instagram and Linda's as well. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI recently finished paper piecing a Prairie Star quilt by Quiltworx. I having been looking at QP's curved templates and would love to be able to give them a try on my longarm APQS Millenium with this large quilt. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Carolyn
Just left a thank you post on Linda's blog.....
ReplyDeleteI have been quilting for 6 years on an A1 longarm doing free motion and pantographs. I'd love to win the templates so I could learn to do curved crosshatching!
ReplyDeleteI live to FMQ and just started using a straight set of rulers with my brother 1500 DSM . I would for sure use these on my future Swoon quilt. These rulers look amazing! Leslie.chisum@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely gift for someone!! I have several quilts in the planning or cutting stage and definitely want to do some curved quilting on my new longarm HQ Avante that hubby bought me 9 months ago. So far I have quilted only 2 projects on it with rather sloppy, unartistic stitching. I have been wanting Linda's template set..
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Hi Karen I love watching you videos. I have a Pfaff Sensation and don't know if I could work with the rulers. Do you know if there is a Pfaff foot available? I never had heard about some of the fantastic tools you use. Thank you for posting such helpful information. Donna Sullivan
ReplyDeleteI just commented on Linda's QP Curves Giveaway picture on Instagram. Cnytz51. Cindydittman at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI quilt on a longarm and use curved rulers all the time. These would be wonderful to have. I saw your quilt on someone's blog and had to go to Bake Shop to print it out. Thanks for the pattern and the quilting tips.
ReplyDeleteWow,your videos were awesome. I use a Janome 6600 for my FMQ. I have not mastered it yet.....but I love the curved quilting with those rulers. I only recently discovered that it was possible to use rulers for FMQ. Learning more every day, thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteI am a new long-arm quilter and would love the rulers!!! Looking forward to watching your videos! Thanks:)
ReplyDeletehatlevig@integra.net
I just thanked Linda on her blog! Thanks again:)
ReplyDeletehatlevig@integra.net
I am just starting to learn how to machine quilt. I have a Janome 6600. Thank for sharing your experience with us.
ReplyDeleteI thanked Linda on her blog. You quilting looks great, by the way.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Fabulous post, i had just bought some rulers from somewhere else when Linda released her rulers, they look amazing. Being down in NZ we have limited supplies for Long arm quilters. You speak very highly of Linda and rightly so! Her quilting ROCKS! I follow along in her quilting journey as do I follow yours. Very generous of Linda and yourself...........thanks for the chance, my fingers are firmly crossed! I am keen to make your Chevron quilt.
ReplyDeleteI';ve machine quilting about 2-1/2 years and have a sit down long arm and using rulers. I just completed my first custom quilt that will be the cover for the maker pattern. I'm excited and looking forward to creating more custom design using rulers.
ReplyDeletequilter3615@yahoo.com
I free motion quilt on my bernina. I started free motion pretty much when I first learned to quilt. I would use the rulers on the quilts I make for my home and family.
ReplyDeleteI had a wee visit with Linda to say thank for her generousityxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen and Linda for this awesome give away. I have been quilting for 23years and always struggle with the quilting process. I can see that these rulers would make it so much easier in my Bernina 1090. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteFran Bianchi
quiltmaker93551@gmail.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win these rulers Karen! You have done an awesome job on that quilt. Loved it every time I saw it.
ReplyDeleteI have been doing FMQ for about 6-7 years. Mostly because I have arthritis in my hands and can't hand quilt. I am currently using a Bernina 440.
My friend who is doing some stunning FMQ started talking about these rulers a few weeks ago. I would love to win these and have a go myself.
I would love to use these for making show quilts! I stitch on a Bernina 430 domestic machines and have been free motion quilting from my first quilt. I didn't know I was supposed to be scared of it!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment for Linda, too.
ReplyDeleteI have a Powerquilter by Pfaff (a sit-down machine) which they tell me is the same machine as the sweet 16 and the Tiara, just a different name on it. So I recently ordered the ruler foot for a Sweet 16 and hope that it will fit my Powerquilter. Then I would love to do some ruler work and cross-hatching, but I have no idea which rulers to get. So your set would give me lots of sizes and options, pick me pick me! karenlambdin@att.net
ReplyDeleteI have been FMQ for 3-4 years, but only strippling. I have recently been practicing "other" designs trying to get out of my shell☺. I believe I have caught the "ruler" bug and really want to introduce them into my quilting. In fact, I ordered a couple from Linda so I could start to practice. I really like the look of curved cross-hatching and just the look of curves in general. I just purchased a Juki HZL600 and also the Janome ruler foot sets...was so excited to find out they were compatible. Thanks for the awesome giveaway and videos!
ReplyDeleteI would use the templates for marking and quilting. I quilt on a Viking and I am just learning how to do free motion. I am so excited about Linda's templates!
ReplyDeleteKaren, Linda is all you have shared and MORE. She has a true heart that just keeps shining. These rulers if won would be used on a Janome 6600P Memorycraft or a Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold but most on my Avante. Also for sharing with others the love of the wonder Art of Quilting through lessons.. thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteKaren thank you for the opportunity to join in. Have just left my comment on Linda's Facebook post...
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely love to win this set of curved cross hatch rulers. I'd be doing themcurved cross hatching not only on my quilts but also my donation quilts for Project Linus. I follow the quilted pineapple blog and al on Instagram. I've got my fingers crossed that I end up geing the very lucky winner! mparry1001 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI am a newer machine quilter on two different Janome machines. Ruler work intrigues me.
ReplyDeleteLinda is a great quilter and a special friend!
I am commenting on Linda's Instagram. So fun to follow!
ReplyDeleteI would really like to "PLAY" and learn with these rulers. Currently using my Viking S225 machine (still going strong!) I've have done just some practice FMQ, but would love to do more:-)
ReplyDeleteSusan
skpitt@aol.com
Watched your videos. You did a great job. Love the quilting with Linda's rulers. I have a Babylock Crown Jewel and I've been longarm quilting for 2 years. I have so much to learn. The templates would be great for marking and quilting. Love how you used it for both your feather spines and the crosshatch. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLaura Williams lwilliams461@gmail.com
I reached out to Linda through Instagram.
ReplyDeleteLeft a comment with Linda
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing these rulers for awhile now--they look easy to use. I'd do all sorts of curved crosshatching and anything else I can think of! Using an Innova, been longarming for about 6 years, with different machines
ReplyDeleteI sooo love your quilt♥ At our guild we have a challenge to make a red work quilt and mine is all done ready to quilt so these rulers would be sooo helpful. I have a Janome MC7700 and I have bee free motion quilting for about 4 years. I love it but have not ventured out into quilting designs Mostly stippling so this is what I am hoping to do on this quilt. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI free motion quilt in fits and starts on a Bother Nouvelle 1500S and I am scared to make a mistake. I love to draft patterns using my EQ7 but never considered designing the quilting pattern. I might try that.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Linda's Blog and commented on her exquisite work..
ReplyDeleteYour quilting (and the quilt) is stunning! I would have never guessed that this was done with a domestic machine. And thanks for the videos explaining the process. I would use these templates to mark designs on my quilts. I quilt with an Elna, and I've been doing free motion for over ten years, but nothing I do looks as good as your work!
ReplyDeleteI went over to Linda's Facebook page and thanked her. And thank you too!
ReplyDeleteI have only been FMQ since last fall. It's a blast. I use a janome 6600. Would love a set of these rulers I just purchased a ruler foot so the rulers would be a great addition. Thanks for the cance to win some.
ReplyDeleteI just got a Sweet 16 and am a total beginner at FMQ. I would love to have curved templates for the laptop quilt I'm getting up the nerve to start finishing!
ReplyDeleteI just posted on Linda's blog thank you both for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win your giveaway! I have a gammill longarm and want to explore custom quilting. Thanks for the offer!! tamela.clarksen@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would use those rulers to make the curved cross-hatching. I love the look of that. I sew on a 10-year old Singer machine and I've been doing free-motion for ten years now. smariem80@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThose templates look amazing. Your videos have gotten me interested in fmq. I have a Janome 6600 too. I'm just finishing my first quilt. You may have gotten me to try my hand at fmq on my next one.
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I commented on Linda's blog.
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My Sweet 16 would be thrilled to be in the company of such awesome assistants!!!! I love the curved crosshatching.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your work and Linda's quilting as well. I have been a fan following both of you for some time. I have a Bernina 140 and a longarm. It would love to have this ruler set. My first project would be a Kim Diehl applique top that I'm waiting to finish. Thanks for the giveaway!
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After spending nearly a week demo'ing free motion ruler work, you know I'd love some new rulers to play with on my new Janome 8200!
ReplyDeleteI quilt on an APQS Millie and just love it. I know I would make great use of this set of rulers as custom quilting is my favorite. Karen you do amazing work.
ReplyDeleteWow - what an amazing giveaway! If I won them, I'd use them on my BBQ with the Squadron quilt top - It's screaming for featherwork and curved crosshatching!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Linda on Instagram, so I "Liked" her on FB as myself and my blogging self, www.freemotionquiltingadventures.com
ReplyDeleteOh! I've been FMQ'ing for maybe 18 months now. ;D And I went to Linda's blog to leave her a note, too.
ReplyDeleteI also posted on Linda's blog. Your quilting is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteI've barely FMQed. I have a Singer Confidence. Not sure it will work with my foot, but would like to see....:))
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen for sharing your information with us. I have just started hearing about ruler work on the domestic sewing machines and am so excited about it. I have been doing free motion for a long time now, and love the idea of more precision with the rulers and am anxious to give it a whirl! Am just now contemplating what to quilt on a top that has a lot of open space. The curved rulers would be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance at the giveaway.
I have been to Linda's blog and left her a comment letting her know how generous she is to share the set of templates in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have a Gammill and am starting to use rulers with my quilting. I keep tabs on you and the Quilted Pineapple. Love the curved crosshatching and the continuous line quilting that can be done with them.
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Beautiful quilt. I would use the templates to practice my FMQ which definitely needs lots of practice.
ReplyDeleteI have admired Linda's quilting through her blog. I am a new long arm quilter and I am starting to add rulers to my repertoire. I quilt on an APQS Lucey. Thanks for the chance to win these rulers.
ReplyDeleteLove the effect created with these templates. I use a Gammill Classic and my customers would love to see more curved quilting on their quilts. I have been slowly teaching myself freehand quilting between customer quilts for a few months and would love the chance to perfect this technique. Any kind of templates or longarm supplies are few and far between in my part of the world. I think I would have to make the chevron with a twist too - love it. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Great Blog to showcase such beautiful work. I have a flower quilt that I was trying to be inspired in how to quilt it. I'm rather new at this. I think the cross hatch just might be the answer. Denise
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Your quilt is stunning and yet so simple! The quilting is spectacular. I would love to play with those templates!
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Thanks again! I've left a comment on her blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen. I'm enjoying your blog and love your designs. I too have been learning FMQ with Amy's adventures. I've been FMQ for about 5 years and am learning to use rulers now. I quilt on a Janome 7700. I have two rulers at present - a straight and a curved. I would love some new curved rulers.
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on these rulers and would love to own a set. I'm a longarm quilter and quilt on an APQS Millenium. I'm also a fan of the Quilted Pineapple and always look forward to getting her blog posts in my e-mail. Thank you for hosting this wonderful giveaway! I love your quilt "Chevron with a Twist", it's beautiful...Christa My e-mail is: cottonberryquilts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this INCREDIBLE giveaway! I have been FMQ for about six months now. I'm still quite a novice. I sew on a Baby Lock Ellure Plus. I would use the rulers to FMQ the quilt I am currently piecing for my son. It is all HSTs and I think the curved quilting would be a perfect juxtaposition to the angular design. Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteI love/need those rulers, I quilt on a Bernina 440 and a Tin Lizzie 18. I've been seriously FMQuilting for the last few years and am finally achieving some FMQ skills. I adore yor quilts!
ReplyDeleteI follow Linda on Facebook so I left a comment letting her know how much I appreciate her sharing her work and rulers.
ReplyDeleteI didn't miss your quilt on the Bakeshop. It's pinned to my Pinterest wall and all the supplies are being assembled. I will begin after two small projects are completed. I would love to learn to use these templates for it and several other tops. Thank you so much for sharing your information through YouTube. I'm off to watch the videos.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Linda's blog. I have been reading Linda's blog since she started it. She is just an amazing quilter and your quilting is amazing, too. I have a Grammill home machine that I used just for quilting my quilts. Thanks for sharing how you did you quilt! Beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the videos and the tip on the set of feet for the Janome. I too have a 6600P (my dear Jenny!) and am trying very hard to hone my quilting skills. I am a huge fan of Linda's quilting (and now YOURS). I was thrilled to get to see her quilting in person in Paducah last year, and hope to see more this year. Thanks for the giveaway, even if I don't win. This post has been so educational!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try these rulers, I've tried other curved rulers and cannot get the results I'm after the lines never seem to be on the right side of the curve. I think Linda has finally figured it out. New to longarm quilting about 1.5 yr and I have an Innova.
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I would love, love, love to win the set of curved rulers! I have been wanting to try ruler work on my domestic, but have been hesitant, as I can just see myself sewing over the rulers!! I watched your u-tube videos and you make it look so easy. I don't know if my email shows up, so here it is...just in case! dyangreeley@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try these out! I have a long arm and really want to master curved cross hatch and these look like just the ticket. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
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Beautiful work! I love to motion quilt and been doing it for 3 years but never with rulers. Winning this give-away would be a new experience for me. Wish me luck on St.Patrick's Day. Elaine
ReplyDeleteI follow Linda's work and love her quilting.
ReplyDeleteI am still learning to free motion and would love to win these rulers
ReplyDeleteA wonderful free pattern! L would so love to try these templates. I love this blog and the " quilted pineapple"
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I have been quilting for just over a year on a Singer 9970 and I've done FMQ on. King sized quitl but I have selected a Juki TL 2010 as my next machine and I want to learn to use rulers. I know there's a foot for it. Zapfdm@earthlink.net
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ReplyDeleteI've been itching to try to do ruler work. I've got a stack of quilt tops waiting to be quilted and I'm sure that the curved rulers would work perfectly in the side setting triangles on several of them! I quilt on two DSMs (a Janome 7700 and a Juki TL2010Q). I started machine quilting about six years ago because the hand quilting was just too hard on my hands.
ReplyDeleteI watched your YouTube video last week and it was excellent! Thanks for doing it and thanks for the chance to win these great rulers!
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ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
Thanks so much for the marvelous videos about using the QP templates. I love Linda's quilting and would like to try to using her templates, but, even though she said they could be used with a domestic machine, I couldn't imagine how to do it. I had no idea there was a special foot ( I should have guessed - I think there's a special foot for everything!). I look forward to seeing your videos about sewing feathers!!
Anyhow, to answer your questions . . . my next quilting project will be a queen size quilt that I made with French General fabrics. I haven' been machine quilting long, but, last year I took a class with Sue Nickels that made all the difference in the world. She is a wonderful instructor and I learned so much, that I feel I can take on a large quilt. I sew with a Janome 6600 machine. And I love it. Thanks again! mammich at comcast.net
I've just visited Linda's blog to thank her for the giveaway. Her work is beautiful so I'm now following her blog too! Thanks again Karen!
ReplyDeleteI'm so intrigued (and terrified) by ruler work. Chevron with a Twist is amazing! I have an HQ16, but would love to learn to fmq on my Janome 6600, so I can see Linda's templates doing double duty. I have a pile of tops that would be suitable for either machine. Looking forward to more videos - great learning experience. mtlakequilter@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI follow Linda on Instagram, and I ❤️ almost everything she does. I truly love her work. I definitely left a comment. Btw, I'm so glad that Linda linked to your blog.
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Great videos, very informative and clear. I am learning how to FMQ on my domestic machine and would love to use rulers on my machine. Thanks for sharing your experience and the chance to win a set.
ReplyDeleteI follow Linda on Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI have a Juki machine on my quilting frame and I sometimes free motion quilt on my Janome. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great informational post! And what a great give away. I have been FMQing for 20 years on my Bernina, but 2 years ago I took the plunge and bought a Gammill 18-8 and LOVE it. It was worth every penny! Those templates would really help with my FMQ. I have one arc template that I love and really want to expand my set. Right now I have 2 QOV and a King size Log cabin that could really use these templates. (steamtrain1003@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteI have only free motioned a few wallhangings. I have done more in the way of stitch in the ditch, but would love to be able to do more with free motion. I have some tops completed that would absolutely benefit from these rulers. I would love to try them.
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific new idea for those of us who have home machines (Bernina 820 for me). I would love to be able to make feathers evenly! JoAnn at Qaddict@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great inspiration and tutorials. I'm new to your blog, but have been keeping up with Linda for a while. When I get ready to quilt a new quilt, I look for ideas from great quilters like you both. I quilt on a Babylock Tiara sit down machine. paula7111962@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour quilting awesome. I would you the rulers for everything, drawing on quilts, long arming and sketching.
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I have a stack of quilt tops that need to be quilted. I bought an Innova long arm about a year ago and love to do custom work. I took a class from karen McTavish this weekend and would love to use these rulers on what I learned. Good luck me, Charlene at charle66@cox.net
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win this great set of templates. I just purchased a Viking Platinum 16 sitdown longarm quilter for Christmas. I have been free motion quilting for 10 years on my domestic Viking and want to explore the benefits of learning to use the P-16. I would be so excited to win the templates. They would definitely take my quilting to the next level and beyond. judyfiest@frontier.com
ReplyDeleteOh, Karen, the give away not withstanding, this is an amazing post! I had to run and get my notebook and take notes! Thank you for taking the time to put this all together so eloquently.
ReplyDeleteI'm a longarm quilter--I've had my machine for about a year now, but I haven't done much with curved templates and I'd love to start with these amazing rulers! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI just started free motion do I need all the help I can get. These would be great to get me started!!!!!!! sonjamclane76@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on The Quilted Pineapple, AND took your advice to start following her! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI'm ready to put into practice what I've learned in a FMQ class...need to make a dent in my unfinish(aka unquilted) projects. Thank you for sharing how you created your beautiful quilt...WOW! Thanks to talented Linda...for a chance to win the curved templates.
ReplyDeleteI have a Handiquilter Avante and I would use the curved templates for the borders on a quilt I'm working on. I've been free motion quilting for almost 5 years.
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Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to have discovered your blog through Linda's "Quilted Pineapple" blog.
I have owned my Innova longarm for less than a year & would very much like to improve my free motion skills with it.
I've quilted on my domestic for over 5 years but was never satisfied with my free motion. Your Chevron with a Twist is absolutely SPECTACULAR...I am SEW impressed with what you were able to accomplish with Linda's rulers.
I have a "Colorful Cubes" quilt almost completely pieced & would LOVE to win the set of Linda's rulers so I could perhaps make it sing like your quilt does! It is truly a work of art.
Thank you SEW much for giving all of us a chance to win this generous giveaway.
Gratefully,
Rettabug
just in case I'm lucky enough to win here is my email: rett at neo dot rr dot com
I'm back to say that I told Linda, on her blog, how grateful I am that she has made this giveaway possible.
ReplyDeleteShe is such an inspiration to us all. I've followed her blog for years & now I'm following yours, too.
Now I'm running over to youtube to watch your videos. Thank you for doing those...it always helps to be able to SEE things done, rather than read about a technique.
Thanks again!
Rettabug
rett at neo dot rr dot com
Oh my what an opportunity. I have looked and looked for curved tools with markings so I don't have to mark on my customers quilts. I have purchased many and immediately put them in my wall decor pile. What else can I fo eith them? Ha.They were useless. I have an Innova machine and would use these templates to enhance without marking my customers quilts. Ann
ReplyDeleteI just hopped back from commenting on Linda's blog. Thank you both for the inspiration to get busy on my domestic sewing machine...you both make gorgeous quilting look soooooo easy. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post, learned some new ideas! Been Free motion for about 6 yrs and now on a Janome 6300. I use Press and Seal because I don't like to mark on quilt. Nice give a way. Linda in NM
ReplyDeleteWonderful tutorial, Karen. I have a small wall quilt that I have been sitting on tryimg to get up my nerve to do some ruler work. I would love to win these rulers . I think they would seriously help me get started. Thanks so much for sharing
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ReplyDeleteI have been longarm quilting for a few years now on a Tin Lizzie Queen Quilter. Just discovered rulers about a year ago and its been a lot of fun.
I aspire to be as good a quilter as you and Linda.
I follow both your blogs and browse thru them for inspiration all the time.
Thanks for the giveaway.....I always say....you can never have too many rulers...
Susan at hennypennys@live.com
What a gorgeous quilt! And a great give-away. I quilt on a Gammill Classic non-stitch regulated longarm--and love it! I have been FMQ for 14 years. I would love to try the curved rulers. Jcdclongarm@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm just starting to quilt my quilts on my Pfaff Expression 3.0, and I think I'd begin by using these great rulers as marking tools. I'd need to watch the videos over and over and probably have someone here to hold my hand before I tried to use them on my quilt with my DSM as I quilted. But I can imagine doing it, which is the first step, right? Thanks for a great review--I'm pinning it for later.
ReplyDeleteI left a message on Karen's blog, thanking her for creatng these templates that give quilters courage to do great things.
ReplyDeleteI am new to machine quilting and I'd love to try the rulers to get a good grid pattern going on backgrounds and edges.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. That quilt is gorgeous! What a awesome give away. I have a HQ16 stitch regulated machine. I have had my machine for about 5 yrs. But new to free motion. I am trying to get out of my box. I have a apple quilt thwt I would love to try the rulers on. Qlt7scrap at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLOVE the texture the cross hatching gives your quilt! I would use the rulers for lots, currently in the middle of a project using both curved and straight rulers. I've been quilting for almost two years and I am currently quilting on my Janome 8900 - which I LOVE! :) Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteNeat set! I do more hand quilting than free motion, but this set would be fantastic. I free motion on a H-Viking Emerald but I also have a Featherweight.
ReplyDeleteI have Rabbits prefer Chocolate quilt top waiting to be quilted on my domestic machine. These would be nice to use!
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Debbie, dkcquilts@hotmail.com and I quilt on an older Gammill Optimum Plus, it's very basic, no computer, no stitch regulator. I've had it about 6 years, and I'm just now getting more confident and doing some custom quilting, and ruler work. I would love to have these rulers, I've had them on my wish list since finding them! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteJust left a comment on The Quilted Pineapples face book page, I hope the extra entry will help me win!! dkcquilts@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteOMG! On a standard sewing machine! You are amazing! I have a few quilt tops done so I would figure out where do use the templates. I own aViking Sapphire 835. I have done some free motion for a few yrs. hardest thing for me is coming up with designs for my finished tops. martha.cook51@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have a Featherweight machine, and am putting together information so I can quilt my sampler quilt that I made in my first quilting class. This blog post is so informative and encouraging I am ready to get going on this! Thank you to you and Linda for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great give-a-way! If I won, I would use them to mark my quilts to start. Since I don't have a long arm, I would have to learn to use them with FMQ on my domestic.BTW, your cross hatching quilt was lovely!
ReplyDeleteI left a note in Linda's blog. Glad I found you guys. Adore seeing your workmanship.martha.cook51@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the results you showed using the templates. I am so in love with that style of quilting. Can't wait to try it-those templates are on my wish list. I am the proud new owner of an Innova long arm and my head is full of possibilities. Those templates are just the thing. I also sew on a Janome6600 and plan to purchase a ruler foot for small projects. Thanks for sharing. I didn't know that one existed.
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I have left a thank you on Linda's blog comments. Thank you for all the information you are sharing about this and your quilt recipe.
ReplyDeleteWow = What an inspiration. I'm currently using a Bernina 750 QE and am just getting used to the Dual feed and walking feet. Your use of the curved templates for FMQ is intriging. Looking forward to trying FMQ with the Bernina Stitch regulator.
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WOW, what a great, informative post! I would have never thought of using these templates with a domestic machine. I have a Janome and a Bernina and didn't know you could get ruler feet for these domestic machines. I really want to try that and would love to use Linda's templates.
ReplyDeleteI'm leaving a comment on Linda's instagram feed.
ReplyDeleteI know these rulers would take my machine quilting to the next level now that I have a Gammell longarm. I dream about quilting beautiful curved cross hatching and these rulers would make the learning process so much easier!! I'm so greatful that Linda developed a ruler system so perfect! Thank You! berksroofing@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is amazing. If only I could do that on my long arm!! I need to practice and these rulers look like the answer.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Linda's blog. You both do such gorgeous quilting.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading today's blog from Amy - I see that Bernina is coming out with a quilting foot that will work with these rulers. Looking forward to getting this new foot and using these great rulers. Thanks for the chance to win some.
ReplyDeleteI left Linda a thank you for her generosity for this fantastic giveaway.
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