I was thrilled with Natalia Bonner asked me to review her new book, “A Beginners Guide to Free Motion Quilting”. I’ve been a HUGE fan of hers for years, ever since we were both posting regularly on the Moda Bake Shop blog. I had the privilege of taking a class from her at the Sewing Summit last year, and I interviewed her for my blog last year. You may not know Natalia but I’m sure you know her work,
I think this quilt is one of my all time favorites of hers!
After attending the Sewing Summit last year, I made a goal for myself to learn how to free motion quilt. I took a class there last year and decided it was a skill I wanted to work on. I admit… I had pretty much NO idea what I was doing.
Then last year I purchased a sit down long arm quilter, and practiced. a lot.
I’d get stuck with things like tension, what thread to use, what kind of batting etc.
I am not very good at knowing where to quilt when the quilt is done, so far I’ve mostly stuck to an overall stipple pattern. Lately I’ve really wanted to start branching out past that.
Then I sat down and read Natalia’s book and had about a million “a ha” moments… and “oh that’s how you do it” thoughts.
The book is great. It covers a wide variety of topics related to free motion quilting including:
- Thread Selection
- Tension
- Tools (i.e. special machine feet)
- Needles
- and other tips & tricks
There are chapters dealing with only free motion quilting designs. Designs for quilt blocks, quilting on applique, quilting in borders & negative spaces.
In her book Natalia breaks down complex quilt designs into simple DO ABLE steps. The photo above is a good example. Each quilt design in the book is like that- broken down into easy to follow steps.
The book also includes 6 quilt patterns, each one makes use of one of the techniques featured in the book.
I sat down and used one of the free motion quilting patterns in the book, I’ll be sharing the finished project with you this month.
I’m excited to be a part of a Blog Tour for the book, On the blog tour Natalia asked us to share a little bit about our families.
Here’s mine by the numbers:
- Number of Family Members: 5
- Number of dogs: 1
- Number of Ballerinas: 1
- Number of Field Hockey Players: 1
- Number of introverts: 3
- Number of extroverts: 2
- Number of people that like tomatoes: 2
- Number of people that HATE potatoes: 1
- Number of bikes in the garage: 5
- Number of loads of laundry to put away right now: 20 (okay I may be slightly exaggerating but it’s close)
- Number of runners: 2
- Number of twins: 2
- Number of girls: 3
- Number of boys: 2
- Number of years we’ve been a family 19
- Number of years we’ve lived in Kentucky 17
Thanks again to Natalia for asking me to be a part of your Book Tour! It’s fantastic!
Check out the rest of the stops on the tour:
Leave a comment here to be entered to win a copy of “A Beginners Guide to Free Motion Quilting”.
Let me know what sewing skill do you most want to develop?
Contest open until October 19th, if you are outside the US you will receive an “e” copy of the book.
*disclosure: I was sent a complimentary advance copy of the book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% mine.
I need to learn new FMQ designs.
My goal is to learn to FMQ feathers on my new Janome 6600!! I must confess that at the present moment they intimidate me!! The book looks terrific!!
I would most like to develop free motion quilting skills, but beyond that I’d like to work on zippers!
I really want to learn to do free motion quilting. I have a Janome 6600 and up to this point, I have only done stitch in the ditch quilting.
Sounds like just the book I need to read for me to take the leap into learning how to make all those beautiful designs. Thanks for the chance to win!
I really want to develop my FMQ – I’ve dabbled a little bit, but with no real guidance on design, so I think I need this book!
First, I’d like to learn to put binding on that looks neat instead of a beginner! Then I’d like to start learning about free motion quilting. So far I’ve been afraid to attempt it.
I want to learn everything about FMQing. All I know how to do is stitch in the ditch and a wavy stitch.
I want to learn more FMQ designs. I have only tried meandering and would love to master pebbles. I could use some tricks to figure out how to do it best on my machine. So far I have only had luck using my mom’s machine and on a rented long arm.
I love the quilt you made. I am working on my machine quilting. That is what I need most improvement on.
Hi! Nice to meet you! Now that I’ve gotten the skill of cutting out and sewing the quilt top, I’d like to learn how to FMQ on my simple machine without having to buy a more expensive machine (for now, anyway). I’d also like to learn how to sew clothing in general, and put in a zipper. Thank you for the giveaway!
Heehee, I’ve been following you for years! LOL So I already sort of “know you.” But nice to meet the rest of the fam. :)
I’d love to develop my skill at apparel making, mostly because I have all these wonderful ideas in my head but am too scared to try to actually make them :)
Oddly enough, I was just pondering my need to get back to FMQ when this blog tour popped up So I’m going to have to say FMQ! Seriously!
I love Natalia and her work. I made a wall hanging out of the one you featured here. I want to delve more into quilting and this would be a perfect book to add to my collection.
I’ve never FMQ, only ever hand quilted. So, I would love this book to get me started off in the right direction with learning a new skill.
I really want to learn to do better machine quilting. I need a lot of advice and practice.
I’d love to be able to FMQ successfully on my domestic machine!
I’ve really been working on my Free-Motion Quilting. I’ve been a stippling pro for years, but all these beautiful designs are really pushing my skills. This book would be a great help. Thanks for the chance. And I love your “numbers”.
I would like to develop my own patterns. I just want them to be stunning and unique. I have made a few that I love but I would love to have some more. I love seeing other people’s designs which inspire me to do better. One more thing is of course to have them quilted in beautiful ways. I strive for this and I am practicing all the time to be better. Thanks so much for the giveaway :)
The sewing skill I most want to learn is free motion quilting! Seriously, I have been practicing, and reading lots of blogs and I still feel like I need some a-ha moments. :) Also, curved piecing, but since I have a lot of practice sewing stuffed animals and things, I think this one would come pretty easy to me.
I definitely want to learn how to FMQ!
What I am working on now is learning to free motion quilt! I try to remember to practice a little every day.
I am just a beginning quilter…I want to learn everything!
HI! JUST A BEGINNING FM QUILTER;HAVE BEEN PRACTICING+PRACTICING+WANT TO GET GOOD ENOUGH TO USE ON GIFTS! THANKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THIS NEAT BOOK!
HAPPY STITCHING!
I’m feeling pretty comfortable with the basics of fmq, now I want to expand my skills!
I want to learn how to free motion quilt queen size quilts. I also need to get better at knowing what designs my quilt needs. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Natala’s book.
I have never tried free motion quilting, but I bought a free motion foot on a whim to try it out. :)
To be honest, I’m more comfortable hand sewing than machine sewing, so I have a lot of machine sewing skills to practice. I’d say doing FMQ, and good scant 1/4 seam are my next things to learn.
I would like to learn to free motion quilt my own quilts, and I need to improve my piecing. Thanks for the giveaway1
I have some difficulty on FMQ large pieces on my domestic sewing machine. It’s so difficult to saw properly.
I have done some FMQ, but I would love to learn more. The skill I would really like to learn, though, it paper piecing. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have tried fmq and my problem is trying to figure out what to quilt where. Maybe I need to improve my imagination. lol thanks for a chance.
I would like to be a good frech seam-er…but I would alsoreally like to learn free motion quiting…it would save me a lot of $$ !
I am just teaching myself how to quilt and am working on my very first one. I am so excited to see it come together. There is a ton I still have to learn, but I am having a blast doing it. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’d love to be able to FMQ successfully on my domestic machine, WITHOUT sewing through my finger… yes, through the nail… autsch
Since I quilt most of the time, as opposed to other types of sewing, I would really like to be confident in my free motion quilting on my home machine.
I could use more ideas for FMQ designs… sometimes I get stuck in a rut.
I could definitely use some work on my quilting skills!
I’d like to learn free motion quilting.
I just bought a new machine specifically to do FMQ. I can’t wait to start experimenting and would love a book to help me with tips to make it easier. Thanks for the chance to win.
What sewing skill I really want to learn is to draw up my own patterns. Thanks for the give away.
I’d love to learn FMQ! I just got my attachment foot on Saturday…and I’m not exactly sure what I’m doing! I thought I “broke” my machine too. Luckily I didn’t. But I can’t get the FMQ foot to work great.
I want to learn to use my serger that I have never used. As well, I would like to use my sewing machine better.
I need to learn how to be organized! But after that I would love to learn free motion quilting. I use a walking foot and stitch 1/4 from the seams on baby quilts. I haven’t tried any thing larger than that.
I definitely would love to learn how to free motion quilt and not to be so intimidated by it!
Honestly, free motion quilting is next on my to do list! I love the look and feel of curves and have been doing straight lines for entirely too long!
I need to learn to do bigger quilts. Also to use new patterns…I really am quite good at Stitch in the Ditch. LOL. Now on to other things :) I hope
Vickie
I’ve been practicing but I find the large quilts hard to handle on my little domestic sewing machine :-). One thing I’ve learned . . . practice, practice, practice!
If I could FMQ one tenth as good as Natalia I would be happy. I would love her book.
I also like the very striking photo of your family, between the fence pickets is very innovative.
I’d like to develop my free motion quilting skills. This is a book I would love to add to my library. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
I need more paractice at and more designs for FMQ. I think this book could solve my problems :-) Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d like to develop my applique skills. I have a great machine, but I still end up swearing like a sailor!
I have been wanting to really learn machine quilting especially FM, and I love Natalia’s work so it only follows that her book will be wonderful. I will try winning one and if not I will buy one.
I am wanting to learn FMQ. I am practicing with control. I would love to have this book to answer questions and any help would be great!
I need a lot more practice doing freehand FMQ…I will trace/stencil a design to follow, but going freehand has interesting results…
I love the picture of your family! I’d love to work on my quilting skills, both free motion and otherwise. But first I need to work on my patience, so I will actually sit down and practice!
needless to say I most want to develop my FMQ skills. Natalie’s book would sure help.
I really want to learn to free motion nice swirls! Thanks for the opportunity!
I most want to learn free-motion quilting in negative spaces. I’m at a loss when I get to those spaces, and I don’t like stippling. So this book may have a lot of possibilities.
I would like to improve my free motion quilting skills.
Oh I want to improve my FMQ. I’ve fiddled with it for ages. I know this book would help. :)
of course fmq is my nemesis (sp) lol
i do need an ah-ha moment doing my fmq! i try, but am still on my practice squares. love that orange cover quilt! thanx for the chance towina copy of this book.
I need to learn about how not to have ‘eyelashes’ when I make curves in my free motion. I suspect it’s b/c I go too fast and need to slow down.
I want to develop my machine quilting skills. I have been quilting for more than 20 years seriously but I balk at machine quilting. I hand quilt or machine stitch-in-the-ditch small things but my large objects stay unfinished because I don’t have the money to send them out to be quilted. I am eager to learn how to machine free motion quilt. I am a long time fan of Natalie’s blog and quilt designs.
I have just started free motion quilting and so far have only been practicing my meandering…haven’t quite made it to a stipple yet. This book would be such a help! Thanks for the giveaway!
Right now I’m focusing on my FMQ skills, especially straight-line. More complex patterns (like feathers) look fun, I just need to throw together some small projects to practice some.
I would love to learn how to FMQ. I have 10 quilt tops ready to be quilted and it is on my list to quilt some of these myself.
I would love to learn how to quilt the king sizE quilt I made for my daughter-I have it pin basted but it is so big it intimidates me!
I want to make better looking swirls.
I would like to develop more ruler and template work. Thanks for the giveaway. Your family photo is fabulous.
Free motion patterns. So far really just stippled.
Circles, sewing them in as a whole piece. Curves, randomly cut ones. I would like to do more than straight line quilting as well.
Definitely interested in this book because I’d like to work on my FMQ skills. I’ve barely just started and don’t know anything except to set the stitch length to 0 and lower the feed dogs!
Free motion quilting is my nemesis! ;-> Toni Anne
I would love to improve my Free Motion quilting. It’s something that I find difficult to have even and consistent stitching. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I would like to get to the part of creating a beautiful quilt, by instantly knowing what colors go together well, what design makes a quilt sing, and what quilt patterns to use, and have it look as nice as the ones in the shows!! Practice, practice, practice I guess!!
I would love to learn how to applique!
I want to Free Motion Quilt! I am SCARED to death to do it… thanks for the chance to win!
I would like to. Ecome more precise in my quilting …from cutting out to FMQ.
Oddly enough, the skill I most want to improve is my free motion quilting ability!
I want to improve my FMQ, it’s fairly basic atm.
I would like to free motion quilting again. Did some amateurish quilting, had a long break and am now too scared to start.
I would just enjoy learning how to quilt by hand (again!). It’s been more than 25 years since I tried it.
I need to learn some new FMQ patterns. I only ever use a meandering pattern or straight lines!
I’d love to get better at making designs and pictures with my free-motion quilting :)
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
I’ve had lots of practice with the basic stipple, but I am afraid to try anything beyond that! I would love to learn more patterns, and I really want to learn paper piecing too!
I want to fmq my quilts with more than the 3 patterns I can do without panicking! Feathers are my goal, but a few others along the way would help.
Your absolutely right that Natalia makes beautiful quilts. I’ve been following her blog for a few years and love what she does to a quilt and the quilts that she designs. I’d love to learn FMQ on my machine. I’ve gone as far as buying the right feet for the job but sitting there and doing it are another story. Thanks for the chance.
I have a long arm machine and have mastered pantographs but am working on my free motion quilting. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve done a fair amount of FMQ, but tend to stick with meandering. I need to seriously branch out and try some new things to jazz up my quilts. This book is the ticket to advancing my skills!
I’m a quilting newby and would love to learn to free motion quilt!!
Great giveaway!
Right now I’m concentrating mostly on quilting, but I’d like to be better at making things for my home. And I want to learn to piece curves…they look so pretty but they scare me. Hehe.
I am new to sewing, so I could definitely use this book, in fact I already put it on my Wish List with Amazon. Thanks for the giveaway.
So many things! I wish I could be one hundred percent accurate all the time and of course, I’d like to be really good at free motion. I’d also like to be able to sew clothing. Thanks!
I have been trying to figure out how to free motion quilt and let’s just say I am really struggling with understanding everything. I bought a new machine with a deeper throat that also had a BSR, but I am clueless. I would love a book that would help me understand things better. Thanks!
I am anxious to get this book! It looks so good and I’m enjoying the blog hop. I really want to win one :) As this is my next step. I am still working on just machine quilting straight lines. I didn’t start machine quilting till a year or so ago, and I don’t do it often enough to get as much practice as I need :) lol
I am intrigued that this book breaks things down into steps….maybe I can do a better job on my FMQ practice, then, and actually have great looking results! Thanks for the chance to win this book – it looks wonderful!
I really want to learn to fmq something other than stippling,which I’ve mastered, but I need to move on!
Your family looks and sounds so sweet. I am an intermediate level quilter, but would love to be better.
I would love to learn how to quilt my own quilts. It might help limit the number of UFOs I have sitting in a pile. I can only afford to have one quilted a month and since I make more than that, I always have a pile of them waiting to be quilted.
Thank you for your review. I am taking a FMQ class on the 22nd and I can’t wait. Your description of your family is priceless. Hate potatoes? How is that even possible? What about salt lovers vs. sweets lovers? !
Thanks for the chance to win, loved all your projects they look stunning
Have tried to FMQ, but not very successful, so would love to do it better and make my quilts look like a pro got to them!
Thanks for the chance of winning. Am keeping my fingers crossed!
What a great opportunity to get into FMQ! I have been out-sourcing…maybe I should try it. This book would be the beginning of a new adventure.
What gorgeous quilts on your blog submission today! I am a new subscriber and love it all ready. I thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway. I have always wanted to learn how to do this, the RIGHT way! Kathy
Well, actually FMQ! So this would be a big help; thanks for chance!
My goal is to lean feathers. There is so many places they could be put on a quilt
I would love to win a copy of this book. I’m currently learning to FMQ with my DMS and it seems that this book would be a great help.
I have won several ribbons for my quilts. But….the quilting is usually done by someone else. I would love to learn free motion and make the quilt totally mine. This would love to improve my free motion shills and this book looks wonderful!
I definitely need to improve my FMQ skills. This book would be a big help! Thanks for this giveaway!
I just got done with a class on free motion, and hope to be able to do more on my own. I think this book would be great to have, as I will need all the instruction I can get. Thanks!!
I’m working on getting into a sewing routine instead of periods of “sewing until dawn”. Another reason for a routine is to start a habit of FMQ daily practice. Wish me luck!
I would love to learn Free Motion Quilting. I bet Natalia’s book would let me get the job done!
Have a super great sewing and stitching day.
This looks like the book that will give me the courage to actually FMQ on a real quilt…..right now, I only practice on scraps!
Honestly this is perfect timing because the skill I’d like to develop is FMQ. I’ve been a sewer for nearly 50 years and started (note I said “started”) my first quilt over 20 years ago. But all my quilts have either been tied or “stitch in the ditch” variety. I have two I’ve debated on sending out but why pay someone else to do something I could learn for myself? I keep telling myself – self, you have to start to get good.
I need help with the right thread, tension, in other words, the set up of the sewing machine. After that I then will need help with the design. What or how do I quilt so I am adding to my top.
I want to get much better at FMQ. The book looks awesome – thanks for the giveaway!
I want to learn how to paper piece…so I can quilt a quilt that is perfectly pieced!!! I adore FMQ and would spend all of my time doing that if I could! I’m always looking for new designs to try and having step-by-step directions would be so wonderful!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win this great book!
paper piece, FMQ, everything, I have years worth of fabric, tools, cut out pieces, and need the help and
courage to start!!! and finish!!!.
I’m fairly new to Quilting…sewn forever tho…..can do all but quilt a quilt….big scaredy cat to try free motion quiltin’……yipes! LOL Have quilted in the ditch only……or some hand quilting (small wallhanging, pillows)
Thanks sooooo much for chance to win this book! :)
I must get brave soon and give free motion quilting a try. I should try checking out a class in my area some day. The only quilting I have done is stitch in the ditch.
I need to get brave also:) I just checked off putting in a zipper on my “bucket list”, free motion quilting is next:)
i wont to learn how to free motion quilt. so please i neeed this book
This book is a MUST for me!!!! I’ve sewn a few quilts, but I need lots of guidance on the free motion area. THANK YOU for the book reviews & HOPE I’ll be the lucky winner to have the honor for this book :) :):)
I would love to know how to free motion quilt! I’ve tried a few times but it was a disaster!! Terrific giveaway, thanks!
I am really wanting to develop my free motion skills as I have just started doing free motion quilting and am loving it! Thanks for the give away and I am excited to have found a new fun blog to follow!
Well I have just started quilting this summer and after lots of practice I can do stippling not too badly, but I would really like to do more. It takes practice and confidence and I like to read loads of other people’s advice.
I want to reach the advanced stage of quilt making and I want to get very good at fmq. I love the quilts I have made, but I would love to be able to do beautiful fmq.
Free motion quilting is first on the list and second is using embroidery thread without breaking it or the needle! Thanks for the chance :)
Quilting on my machine, of course
I could really use this book. Always need to be better.
Great review of Natalia’s book, makes me want to read it even more! Thanks for the chance to win.
Totally enjoyed your list of family statistics! I am determined to learn to do hand applique. I’m practicing my blanket stitch on a wool project.
LOved your blog.
I really need more confidence with free motion quilting.
Since our children are grown, I converted the family room to my sewing room and I have a long arm sitting in the middle that hasn’t had near enough use.
That’s easy . . . free motion quilting. It’s the one area I feel most intimidated by.
Even though I have done a lot of successful machine quilting I would like to keep working on new designs and experiment with different threads.
Learning to FMQ is one of my goals, and moving the fabric correctly to make the design flow will be my challenge. After reading Angela’s blog for so long, I know that her instructions will help me immensely. Thanks for offering a chance to this rank beginner at FMQ.
I’d love to improve my FMQ skills! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m just starting to quilt, and the quilting part is a little (a lot) daunting, so I’d like to learn more about FMQ. Thanks for the book review, the peek into your family, and the chance to win
I want to branch out my quilt making from simple squares and strips to the more decorative blocks. I think I’m ready
I would dearly love this book. I have not had much success with learning how to machine quilt. Thanks.
This book looks awesome! I would most like to free motion quilt so that I can finish my quilts with designs that complement the pattern and fabrics. I think this winter will be a great time to practice!
The sewing skill I most want to improve is to get consistent 1/4″ seams. Hoping it will get better with practice.
To develop much better FMQ skills – I am just learning so have a lot of practice to do.
Thanks for the giveaway- Natalia Bonner’s book looks terrific and just what I need to help me practice and improve my FMQ skills.
I’m new to FMQ. I want to learn.
Free-motion quilting is exactly the skill I need to work on. While I’ve done some FMQ, I haven’t yet gotten confident with it.
I used to be a fearless FMQer, but somehow got intimidated because everyone else seemed to have acquired longarms and were doing computerized masterpieces. I want to regain my comfort level with my own sewing machine work.
Hi thank you so much for your wonderful blog. I am new to your blog and have signed up…you have some great tips of the trade. I am a beginner FMQ person and right now I am at the stage of learning to control my speed and it can be nerve racking but I will continue to improve on it….This book has wonderful reviews and hope it is really for the beginner like me. have a great day.
I want to work on my FMQ and move beyond the stipple and swirl.
I still need to practice on my FMQ! I usually do the stippling but still get nervous just getting started. I need to get that down pat and then try some other designs! Thanks for the giveaway!
Still learning to FMQ…
I so need to get back at practicing. I want to learn to do the swirls better.
I would like to learn to quilt. I am very good at sewing and excellent at piecing, but have never learned to quilt my own quilts. I would love to win this book!
I’d love to enhance my FM quilting (also need to work on applique techniques, not including fusible!)
I definitely want to do more free motion quilting and I’ve been working on it some this year.
Thanks for the giveaway! It sounds like an odd “skill,” but I really would like to work on my patience while quilting! I get so excited about a project that I just want to finish it and get rushed. This usually means mistakes are made and a seam ripper is needed, therefore taking longer than if I had just been patient!
I would love to win this book! I recently purchased a long arm but am finding it difficult to decide what type of quilting would look best—should I do overall design, break it down block x block, etc. So I’m sure this book would help me out greatly! Thanks for the opportunity!
Free motion. I took a class, but still not brave enough to try on a quilt.
I bit off too much this month with trying fancy FMQ for the first time on a whole quilt, I ended up doing simple patterns for the last bits of it, and it actually looked good, so I’ll have to perfect that stuff first and get more elaborate, because its so satisfying!
Free motion quilting has been on my list for way too long! Hopefully I can tackle my fears and learn soon!
I want basic sewing skill…. And in the long term,fmq skill:)
I really want to be doing this but I don’t know where to begin…or end! LOL I’d love a book like this to help me to learn!
hulseybg@gmail.com
I would love to learn a little more technique…I’ve tried free motion quilting a few times, but I definitely think this would be an amazing tool/guide to help improve my technique.
It’s my free motion quilting of course!
free motion quilting. It takes a lot of practice!
I would say that what I would most like to learn is applique and free motion quilting– I need this book! :)
~Robin
welchrobin@hotmail.com
Free motion quilting!! Definitly. I can’t afford to send all the tops I have made out to long armers.
I am still waiting for my ah-ha moment!!
Definitely FMQ. I am so afraid of doing it I am pathetic. I have 3 quilts started and have not finished because I am afraid of messing them up…ugh! I know I just need to jump in with a scrap piece and get at it. I have tons of ideas for quilts and loads of fabric to play with I just need pushed.
Thank you for the chance to win…looks like I book I really need! Lisa in Texas
I sure wish I could do some of my own quilting. oh, it’s so intimidating! This book looks like a great one! Your blog is so fun to follow!
This is so cliche, but free motion quilting is the skill I want to improve. I really just started and that is how I came across your blog, in a round about way!
jpshirley@ymail.com
What a fantastic blog hop I’ve stumbled upon…..thanks for the chance to win the E-book.
Hugs
Naomi
Thanks for the opportunity to have access to these beautiful recipes
I’d love to work on bag making. Zipper installing. And pattern following. Not quilt patterns, but clothes and bags, pouches, etc.
I’d love to figure out the correct tension for FMQ. I did my first attempt on a hot pad recently and it was NOT pretty! This book looks like it was made for me!!
I have FMQ but always am looking for new ideas. sounds like a great book
I’m new to quilting so this would be a great start for me!
I really need to understand “locking stitches”.
I haven’t done any free-motion quilting, but I’m looking forward to starting!
I want to be able to free style clothes without a pattern!!
I really, really want to learn FMQ. I’m taking a class next weekend but have been practicing on my own just to get the hang of it. It’s a lot harder than it looks. I NEED this book!
Other than straight (or slightly curved) walking foot quilting, I’m sort of clueless . . . its one of my goals to get good at finishing my own quilts, so I hope I get a chance to win this book. Its just what I need.
Thanks for sharing the freezer paper method to embellishing your t-shirts and thanks sponsoring the great giveaway!
I’ve only free motioned 2 quilts need some help to get over some fears :) Can’t wait to see your finished project – thanks for sharing
During the last few days I have been trying to teach myself FMQing. I really need this book! I am suffering from thread breakage. Any suggestions? N
I only have a regular machine, not a long arm. I’d like to win this book so I can learn how to do the free motion quilting because I cannot afford to send quilts out to professional quilting services.
Enjoyed your post. I’m always glad to hear that I have less unfolded laundry than someone else–it doesn’t happen often.
I want to learn better FMQ so I can actually do it on a quilt and not a scrap piece, but I’m scared! hahaha. I’d love a book like this!!
Thank you for hosting the hop and for the fantastic giveaway!
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Erin
I’m learning how to paper piece right now, but of course I am ALWAYS on the lookout for new quilting ideas! I’m very much self taught, so this book would be a wonderful resource.
It’s a tossup between applique and free-motion quilting!
I’ve really been wanting to learn how to quilt on my home machine. This book is just what I need!
I probably need the most help on selecting colors. I just get so confused! But I really want to learn to do the free motion quilting to, so this book would be a good thing for me to learn.
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I really want to learn how to free motion quilt! I haven’t ventured there yet…
paper piecing and we are currently in a hate/love situation. I keep trying though, I have a goal in this deal. thanks for a great review and awesome giveaway.
The book looks like a lot of fun. thanks for the chance.
Free Motion Quilting! I have no idea how to begin.
I would like to know how to set the machine for free motion. I need help with tension, threads and needles
I want to learn how to fmq! I’m a beginner quilter and I want to learn to make my quilts look professional. Thanks for a chance to win! :)
Hi Melissa, I just enjoyed reading your book review of Natalia’s and I also read your interview with her. You both sound like very sweet loving ladies! But I’ve not run across yet that isn’t sweet and love! The more I read about Natalia’s Free-motion Quilting book the more I know that someway, somehow her book has to end up in my quilting room!! I have looked at alot of free-motion quilting books and they barely touch on the subjects of thread, tension etc. So that is a major eye catcher there, then to take each block and break it down! She’s done her job for the quilting world! Also I’ve run across where free-motion quilters just each the applique and don’t actually applique the well applique itself. I’m starting a new portion of my life with a new granddaughter due on Feb.14, 2013 and I would love to be able to quilt something more than stippling, meandering or quilt-in-the-ditch. I just want more and it’s driving me nuts not being able to do that without the confidence of a fantastic quilter and fantastic quilt book writer. Thank you for such a wonderful review of Natalia’s book and for the fantastic chance of winning her book! God Bless, Maria Carroll maria.carroll14@gmail.com PS I am VERY new at blogging…another thing that scares me! LOL
I forgot to add that the next biggest thing I want to learn is how to break down an appliqued block to be able to quilt it and it just flow with the rest of the quilt.
So silly… machine quilting.
I would really love to learn how to knit as well. And to teach my girls to do the same. I am jealous of women who tell me their grandmas taught them.
I need to work on FMQ and my curved piecing!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love, love, love your family photo. I love when people use unexpected things in a different way.
Two really….free motion and applique.
I want to learn how to do curves
I most want to learn free-motion quilting. I sew a lot of quilts and want to expand my quilting beyond simple straight lines. After reading your review, I know this is a book I need.
I would love to learn to quilt. I sew daily but have never been taught how to quilt.l
Wow….I would love to be able to quilt like that.
Me encanta este blog and I love the tutorials and want start to free motion quilting, I think so this book me ayudaria muchisimo. I want this book is my first intent. Me encantaria tenerlo para practicar una y otra vez ojala y tenga suerte.
This book couldn’t have come at a better time, as I am really wanting to branch out with my quilting abilities. I have been stuck quilting grids (which I absolutely love the look of), but I want to try something new! :)
I would really like to learn how to FMQ, so this book would be perfect! It looks like it is full of lot of helpful tips and tricks! Thanks for the giveaway :)
What sewing skill? Can I say “all of them”? I’m just a beginner so everything is new to me.
It would be so nice to win this book. I think this would be a great skill. thanks, kathy
I just started getting into quilting, so this book would be awesome!
I have been free-motion quilting for a year now, and I would love to learn more designs. Can’t wait for the book to come out. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I need to improve my free motion quilting…so this book would be perfect!
The skill that I need most work on is definitely free motion quilting! I like to quilt smaller items that I make, tho I will send all queen size quilts to a professional.
Well, besides free motion quilting, the skill I would most like to develop is hand applique. Even better, I would love to learn how to do it quickly and efficiently.
To be truthful, I am needing to expand my free-motion skills and get out of my “rut”. Besides that, I have never considered myself to be a “sewer” since I only quilt. ; ) Hence, I really should learn how to put in a zipper!
I really want to learn how to quilt in swirls and have it look good!!
Apart from FMQ, sewing curves is definitely not my strong point, though something I am trying to improve (drinkards path blocks!!)
Hand dying fabric would be my next skill to learn perhaps and oh also get better and better at FMQ!
I just got a new Ruby Viking and I am so anxious to learn FMQ on it. I have saved for 4 years to buy this machine, and the book would be an answer to my prayers to have a few Christmas gifts made by me!!
I would love to develop more of all of my quilting skills. Just this year I have started to sew, and I love it so much, I feel like everyday I am learning new techniques, and it is so fascinating to realize just how much I have learned in such a short period of time. I would really love to work on some more quilting patterns.
I’ve always wanted to make a quilt!
I would love to learn to quilt on my sewing machine and this book looks like a good place to start.
Thanks for the book review. I would love to learn how to make better triangles especially when 4 seams meet together.
I would like to learn more about FMQ and just what design would make the quilt finish nicely. It seems to be the most difficult for me to choose a quilt design.