Free Motion Quilting Lava Paisley

Published: Thu, 09/13/12

Hi ,
 
Here's an interesting question: do you quilt because it is easy or do you quilt because it is challenging?

This week we're challenging ourselves to move into the family of Pivoting Designs with a new design called Lava Paisley.  The wiggly wobbly tear drop shapes create a beautiful flowing texture on your quilts.

Click here for the video tutorial for Lava Paisley.

In this video I shared a quick review of all the settings and tools I use when free motion quilting.  Here's a quick review in case you're new to this technique:

1. I don't drop my feed dogs or use any special "free motion" setting on my machine.

2. Instead I dial down the stitch length on my machine to 0.  Note: I sometimes forget to do this but it doesn't hurt anything because my free motion foot sits high enough that the feed dogs don't impact my quilts at all.

3. On my hands I use Machingers Quilting Gloves to grip and move the quilt and maintain more control over my stitches.

4. Under the quilt is a Queen Supreme Slider, a huge slippery sheet that helps the quilt move more easily over the surface of the machine.

5. Inside the bobbin case I have Bobbin Washer which helps the bobbin spin more evenly and results in fewer thread breaks and birds nests.

6. Speaking of thread, I stick with one type, one brand, one color in both the top and bobbin of the machine at all times.  In almost every video you can watch on the project I'm using Isacord Silky White thread.

To find these tools just hop over to the Day Style Designs Quilt Shop.  We carry all the tools and supplies for free motion quilting and your order directly benefits the Free Motion Quilting Project and keeps the videos coming week after week!


Now let's talk about UFOs.  Have you got an unfinished project that is collecting dust on a shelf or eating up space under your sewing table?  If so, pull it out and give it some attention just one day out of the week, then share your experience on UFO Sundays!

Whether you're needing help with a quilting design or just simply need the motivation to push through a difficult spot in a project, link up and share your UFO and get the advice, tips, or kick in the pants you need to get that project finished.

Find all the UFO Sunday posts right here.
 
That's it for this week!  After a long day of quilting I'm going to reward myself with an hour of hand binding on the couch.  It's a great way to unwind and relax!

Let's go quilt,

Leah Day