2016 Free Motion Quilt Along - Part V More FMQ!

Greetings fellow quilters!

Welcome to Part V of the

2016 Redbird Quilt Co.

Free Motion Quilt Along

using the whimsical 

Lewe's Balloons Growth Chart

by Susy Bleasby

for World of Susybee

Let's Keep on Quilting!

If you're just joining us be sure to checkout the previously published
Free Motion Quilt Along Posts:

Introduction => here

Sponsors =>  here

Supplies =>  here
Part I Pieced Borders =>  here
Part II Pin Basting ==>  here
How to Quilt That ==>  here

Part III Tools, Setup + Practice ==> here
Part IV Let's FMQ ==> here

Also, do checkout our fantastic Sponsors and the awesome Giveaway products they've provided!
See that post ==> here

This week you're invited to watch 2 YouTube videos that cover

• A little more about clouds -- and a marking exercise
• FMQ a couple of the balloons with a Swirly "V" and Echo Stitching

Note: when watching the videos be sure to view on a device that allows you to see the embedded annotations.  There is a lot of useful information included via annotation.

Before we get into the Part V video series here is an image of the upper right hand corner Bee once quilted.  I used the same plan as outlined in Part IV:

Aurifil 50Wt thread #2600 Dove
Free Motion pebbles along the flying path
Echo Stitching around everything to create movement
I LOVE the way it finishes!!

Now let's get started with the Part V video series:

Note:  Woohoo!!
We're up to 10 videos so far in the 2016 FMQ Along!
Be sure to watch the 8 prior videos before taking this lesson.
Each new one builds upon skills learned in previous videos.
See the entire list of videos here.

FMQ Motif Quilting - Another Cloud

In this video I share some marking and stitching options for quilting another cloud.
Click the image below to watch the YouTube video.

Here are some completed images from this session:

Cloud #3 Quilted:

FMQ Motif Quilting - Swirly "V" and Echo Balloon Quilting

In this video I share a simple Swirly "V" motif and repeat some echo quilting on the balloons.

I must give credit to my friend Wendy Sheppard for inspiring the Swirly V's motif.

I learned this sweet motif from Wendy's tutorials and her online Annie's course.

Visit Wendy, read more about her free FMQ tutorials, Thread Talk, and review her informative and inspiring Annie's Online Courses here.

Click the image below for the Swirly "V" motif tutorial:

Here are a few still images from this lesson:

Before quilting the balloons I changed thread color
from Aurifil 50Wt #2600 Dove
to Aurifil 50Wt #1231 Spring Green
for the top and bobbin thread.

I love the way the balloon and bee quilted!

This balloon was simple and fun -- the whimsical approach worked perfectly!

Showing the "jump" results before the threads are trimmed.

How is your FMQ coming along?  

Do you have any questions ~ need input for troubleshooting ?

I would love to see your progress!

Email (below) or hop on over to one of the Facebook pages with an update.

Thanks for stopping by and for joining us for the 2016 FMQ Along!

PS - Don't forget about the huge sale now through 2/29 for Aurifil Thread, Kits & Designer Fabrics.
If you've thought it too expensive to invest in Aurifil 12Wt and 50Wt threads -- these prices are the lowest I've ever seen -- and I'm a pretty fussy deal finder ;)
More details ==> here.

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The Quilted Pineapple Curve Templates - We Have a Winner!

Hi everyone!  I'm so excited to announce the winner of the full set of Linda Hrcka's "The QP Curve Templates" in this post.  Woohoo!! 

First let me thank all of you for your kind, supportive and generous words on both my blog and Linda's Blog in the last two weeks.  We were overwhelmed with your comments and many compliments.  There is nothing more rewarding than hearing how a short tutorial here or a part number there can help someone through a Free Motion Quilting challenge.

Personally, I'm all about FMQ on a domestic machine -- I was thrilled with how many of you are actually doing your own FMQ on a domestic!  Good for you!

And for all you quilters on a mid or long arm -- YOU are so lucky {wink, wink}.  Keep up the good work.

For anyone experienced or interested in FMQ, please do consider joining the small  Facebook Group we have active "Free Motion Quilting Frenzy".  There are about 1000 members that share their work, questions, tips, tutorials, giveways and lots of inspirational images.  Click here to request membership to that group.  Free FMQ Inspiration - how can you say NO ??  

Of course, if you're like me, you're totally in awe of Linda Hrcka's Free Motion Quilting with or without TheQPCurveTemplates (her feathers ROCK!!).  If you haven't already, I highly recommend you sign up to follow Linda in one of her many Social Media outlets.  Here's a link to Linda's great blog, a Facebook page and an Instagram account.  I promise you'll always walk away inspired by her shares!! 

It's been another wild week here at Redbird land.  Late last week I participated in the "Meet the Stitchers" blog hop sponsored by SewWeStitch.  As a part of that hop, there's an active Aurifil giveaway on my blog that you won't want to miss!  (open until end of day March 31st).  If you haven't jumped to this blog post and gotten in on the fun you really should.  Aurifil is sponsoring this giveaway by providing and shipping a bright and cheerful Splendor 1920 Designer Collection of large spools of Aurifil 12 Wt thread by BariJ.  Many thanks to the Aurifil team for that!   You can get all the detail AND enter for your chance to win by clicking here.

Finally, I'm really happy to say that I recorded the "Feather Star-burst" or "Feather Firecracker" tutorial/video tonight (well I didn't record it - but my husband did ;). 

It will take me a couple of days to get it published on YouTube - but please stay tuned.  If you haven't subscribed to my YouTube Channel yet you can see it by clicking here.

Whew - that's a lot of gibberish when ya'll are just waiting for the winner to be announced.  Let's get on with that!

There were a total of 371 comments on the Giveaway post.   I used Mr. Random.Org to choose the winner :

Thank goodness the blog comments are numbered!!   Number 212 is:

LC's Cottage - Congratulations is in order for Laura Conowitch who blogs over at LC's Cottage!

Laura I've sent you a message through your blog - I look forward to hearing from you - sew exciting!  

From what I saw on Laura's blog, she too is a domestic machine quilter and shares tips and tricks for anyone that is interesting in hopping over to visit her. 

For those that didn't win - thank you so much for playing along!  You might want to consider purchasing your own set of The QP Curve Templates.  The quilting and designing options are endless.   Click to see ==>  The Quilted Pineapple Big Cartel


Its been a fun couple of weeks - and with upcoming video's and more giveaways we'll continue to have fun - so stay tuned.

Many, many thanks again to the very talented AND generous Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple.  Linda's generosity is what made this giveaway happen.  Thank you again dear friend.

Have a fantastic day all -- we'll be in touch soon!

Hugs,
Karen

A Winner - Sneak Peeks and Must Have Quilty Links!

Hi everyone -- I apologize for the late announcement of the winner of the Benartex 

Bohemian Rhapsody Fat Quarter Bundle

Sometimes it's not good to be late...

Ha ha ha !   Thanks for understanding.

Without further ado ...  Mr Random Number Generator was used to pick a winner from the 76 people that left comments on the Giveaway Post.  

 And the lucky 51st comment was:

Congratulations Karen!!   I'll be sending you an email so I can get this great Fat Quarter Bundle in the mail to you.  

I know you'll love it.   

Woohoo!!

Thanks to everyone else for playing along.

I'm compiling your Christmas List of wants and will be sure to share more FMQ, Wool Applique, and Redbird Quilt Co designs in the future.   

Ya'll are too sweet!   

Stay tuned for more fun and 

thanks for your support.

Speaking of fun...  

Before we go I want to share a couple of things I've been working on.

You've already seen some sneak peeks of this quilt here, and here.   

Well here is another sneaky peek of the lovely "Garden Lattice" pattern by 

Wendy Sheppard  

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Karen's Style!!

The pattern is one of several beautiful quilts and projects in her new book, 

"Recreating Antique Quilts".  

Be on the lookout Monday, November 3rd for a full reveal, review and a Giveaway!  

It will be fun.

Also -- on the cutting table is this sweet collection of fabric, woolens and threads:

This lovely line "Heart's Content" by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts (for Moda) will be paired with some beautiful Bunny Hill Designs woolens and luscious Aurifil threads to become a home decor pillow.

Aren't they beautiful together ?   

This new tutorial will be hosted by the Moda Bake Shop next month -- stay tuned for that too!

Don't go yet !!!  

Do you LOVE Giveaways ?  

Well then I suggest that once a week you hop on over to Missouri Mel's Giveaway Roundup to see a list of current giveaways and be sure to leave Mel a message thanking her for hosting the Giveaway Roundup.

Click below and check it out!   

One last thing...

Since there is soooo much interest in Free Motion Quilting motifs, tips, tricks, designs, and fun I decided to start a new Facebook group that supports open discussion, sharing of images, tutorials, tips, tricks, videos and links. 

You can hook up to this new group by clicking the image above or searching for  Free Motion Quilting Frenzy on Facebook.  

If you're interested in FMQ - AND - you use Facebook, come on over and share with the group.  We're tiny now but I'm certain we'll grow with leaps and bounds and with an abundance of inspiration! 

Thanks everyone and have a blessed week!

Hugs,

Karen