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It's finally October which means...yes, my 30th birthday is just around the corner and we're launching the party early with a fantastic sale!

This sale will last until October 9th, so definitely click over to the Quilt Shop and check out all the great tools, supplies, books, and DVDs for free motion quilting on your home sewing machine!

Just in case you're just getting into free motion quilting, here's a list of the tools I use on a daily basis:

Machingers Quilting Gloves - These grippy gloves help you control the quilt and move it exactly where you want it to go. The lightweight nylon allows your skin to breathe so you'll never have sweaty hands while quilting!

Supreme Slider - This thin slippery sheet helps your quilt glide easily over the surface of your machine and table. If you're feeling like your quilt is really "stuck" lately, this tool will definitely make quilting feel easier and with less strain to your arms and back.

Bobbin Washers - If your bobbin thread is all in a tangle, it might be time to try bobbin washers! This small tool tucks into your bobbin case (both top and side loading) and helps the bobbin spin smoothly with far fewer thread breaks!

Now let's catch up on all the free articles and videos posted to the project this week:

Halloween Decorator in Chief - My little boy has caught the whiff of Halloween in the air and wants to decorate the whole house for fall. Check out this post to learn how we're using AccuQuilt Go dies to cut fun fall shapes and draw using free motion designs.

60. Securing Large Appliques - Have you ever tried to applique really big shapes? It's a challenging technique, but you can learn great tips for using water soluble thread and keeping all the layers and turned edges under control.

FMQ Friday: Quilting Catch up - For this Friday post I'm back on the machine and quilting up a storm! Check out photos of the Spoonflower version of Express Your Love as well as a sneak peak at what is to come soon!

61. Learn how to Quilt Noodle Feather, #406 - This week I tried mixing feathers with spaghetti noodles! Definitely watch this video to see how adding simple lines of quilting within soft feather shapes creates a totally new effect for this traditional design.