Free Motion Quilting Setup

Part of the Free Motion Quilting Journey - Get Set Up

 

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Get set up before starting your free motion quilting journey!

The right tools and the proper sewing machine setup can make all the difference when free motion quilting your projects. Free motion quilting is different than normal sewing and if your sewing machine is not set up properly then your experience will be frustrating and ultimately unsuccessful.

Learn what you need to know to get set up before free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine.

In this free course you will learn how to set up your domestic sewing machine for free motion quilting and some basic tools that will make free motion quilting much easier.

 
 

The Free Motion Quilting SetUp course includes:

Chapter 1: Basic Tools There are a few tools that you’ll need which will really help you when free motion quilting. You don’t need many of them but they are critical to your success with this technique.

  • Lesson 1: Slippery Surfaces

  • Lesson 2: Grippy Tools

Chapter 2: Machine Setup Next we’ll move into how to set up your sewing machine. There are certain things you need to do to get ready to free motion quilt and there are some features on your sewing machine that are super helpful. Once you know how to do this, your free motion quilting will be so much easier. 

  • Lesson 1: Feed Dogs

  • Lesson 2: Needle Plate

  • Lesson 3: Needles

  • Lesson 4: Thread & Bobbins

  • Lesson 5: Presser Foot

  • Lesson 6: Speed Control

  • Lesson 7: Needle Up/Down Position

  • Lesson 8: Presser Foot Lifter

  • Lesson 9: Extension Table

Bonus Resource: The Ready for Free Motion Checklist to help you make sure you are properly set up before you begin quilting.