Free Motion Quilting Basics For Beginners

Beginner Free Motion Quilting 2 Disc DVD

Free Motion Quilting Basics 2 Disc Set $29.95

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Learn all the basics of Free Motion Quilting in this relaxed, 2 hour workshop with Leah Day.

Let Leah guide you through your first steps to free motion quilting with a basic practice exercise and fun quilt project!

You'll gain useful knowledge on controlling the balance between your machine speed and the movement of your hands.

The first disc focuses on all the little details like the tools, materials, and tension issues that beginners struggle with the most.

The second disc focuses on learning the techniques, like following a line and forming free-form designs, that you'll need to quilt actual quilts in free motion.

Here's an overview of this DVD:

Watch this sample video on Speed Control from Disc 1:

Watch another sample video on Quilting a BIG Quilt from Disc 2:

You'll gain useful knowledge on how to quilt even BIG quilts on your domestic sewing machine.

You'll also learn how to master the two most important techniques for free motion quilting: travel stitching and echoing, and 2 free form filler designs: Stippling and Paisley.

If you've been too scared to try free motion quilting, this is definitely the DVD workshop for you!

Chapter List for Disc 1	Chapter List for Disc 2
Introduction What is Free Motion Quilting? Sewing Machine and Quilting Tools Choosing Needles & Thread Adjust Your Tension! Speed Control Posture, Focus, and Confidence Practice Exercise How to Hide Your Loose Threads Choosing Thread Color Beginner Quilting Project The Ins and Outs of Batting End of Disc 1	Quilt Basting Quilting Strategy Guide Quilting a BIG Quilt Free Form Quilting Fillers Free Form Quilting Filler: Stippling Free Form Quilting Filler: Paisley More Quilting Strategy Guides Credits and Outtakes

Frequently Asked Questions About Free Motion Quilting Basics for Beginners DVD

What is the difference between this DVD and your other beginner level DVD?

This Free Motion Quilting Basics DVD focuses on all the things you need to start free motion quilting: tools, machine setup, needles, thread, etc so you can get started with confidence.

You'll learn everything to get started, how to baste your quilt tops with Leah's special No Masking Tape method, and walk through several practice quilting exercises, including a super easy wholecloth quilt!

You will also learn two very popular filler designs: Stippling and Paisley and see how they are stitched on a large scale, anywhere on your quilt.

The other beginner level DVD (Beginner Free Motion Quilting Fillers) focuses entirely on free motion quilting filler designs.

This DVD features 30 beginner level designs which you can practice stitching into blocks. Instructions are included at the end of the disc for putting all the blocks together to make your own filler design sampler quilt!

This DVD is a good choice if you've already gotten started with free motion quilting and have a solid grasp of the basics and are ready to try new free motion designs.

I live in the UK (or Australia, or Canada). Will this DVD work on my DVD player?

Yes! Free Motion Basics has been sold internationally since its release in 2010. The discs have been specially coded so they will work on all DVD players, regardless of where you live in the world.

Special Note From Leah Day - If you're looking for a comprehesive guide to all the BASICS of free motion quilting, this is the DVD for you!

While making this DVD I spent time thinking back to the biggest questions and problems I had with free motion when I was first getting started, and I really think this 2 hour workshop will help anyone get started with free motion quilting.

Whether your issue is thread tension or quilting a big quilt on your domestic sewing machine, I really cover it all in this 2 hour workshop. So join me and let's go learn how to free motion quilt!

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