Monday, March 17, 2014

Machine Quilting - Take One

Happy Monday & St. Patricks Day

I have only 2 more lines of machine quilting to finish today and I can attach the binding on the lavender quilt - hooray!  Here is how a finished section looks.


Over the weekend I thought I'd try a little "how to" video.  I'm not sure how to get better close ups, but it gives you an idea of how I wrangle the quilt.


Here you can see that I'm only doing a 6 1/2" line before pivoting the quilt.  It is so much easier to handle it one line at a time.


Here I am again doing the middle section.


Well, Hanna is no Marty Scorsese and I'm no Cate Blanchett, but it was fun to try a video post.  Maybe it will encourage you try a larger quilt on your home machine.

Have a great week~


22 comments:

Sujata Shah said...

Nice video with helpful instructions! Your quilting looks beautiful and you are almost done! Would you machine stitch the binding for this one? Hanna did a great job on shooting :)

audrey said...

It looks wonderful and your videos are great! Do you back stitch at the beginning of every seam?

Rachaeldaisy said...

It's so good of you and Hanna to make us a video demonstatrion!! I really like the quilting pattern you've used, the curves soften the sharp lines of the chevrons and make a beautiful secondary pattern.

Ruth said...

It was fun to see your demo video! Hanna's quilt is so pretty! I need to find some variegated thread for my lavender table runner. I need to go to JoAnn's soon, so I'll check there.

Kim said...

Nicely done, I have to get braver with my machine quilting!
I don't see a bandage so I hope your finger is all healed. I am so pleased
you got a tetanus booster...good girl now write it down and get one again in 10 years :0)

Happy Sewing, enjoyed the video and watching you make it work.

Carrie P. said...

perfect design for your quilt.

Janet O. said...

I would never have thought to try the curved stitching with regular (or walking?) foot. It looks really good!

QuiltSue said...

It looks great Barb, and you make it look so easy.

baukje said...

I will give it a try when i am back home, am in Holland for family visit

Thimbleanna said...

Excellent work Barb! I love the way you're quilting Hanna's quilt -- it looks great!

Pinkadot Quilts said...

Great tips. I like the part about focus on just what you are quilting and not worry about the rest of it.
I think you 2 have a future in films!

Dawn said...

Fun joint project. Congrats, I bet by the time your read this, the quilt,will be bound.

Lori said...

Hi Barb! I loved hearing your voice!! I was surprised to see you using your walking foot and not an open toe free motion. More control?
xxoo

Cathy said...

Great video. I learned a lot. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Hugs.

Diane said...

The videos are wonderful! I love hearing your cute accent! You did a wonderful job of showing how to control the quilt and taking it one small step at a time. That's pretty much exactly what I do too, but it's fun to see someone explain it so well. Thanks for sharing!

Nifty Quilts said...

The quilt looks great! I love the pattern made by the curves. Great videos. Your message about "only 6 inches at a time" is really helpful. What fun to hear your voice!

Beth said...

Thanks for the tutorial! The quilting looks amazing. You are really making that quilt a wow!

Me and My Stitches said...

You make it look so easy!

Janet said...

Great videos Barb! Your curved lines with the walking foot turn out beautifully. I am going to consider this for the top I have basted and have been procrastinating starting... :0)

Kyle said...

Enjoyed your video and the great quilting mantra of "only six inches at a time". We should all remember that. Then we would be so surprised how much we could accomplish. I'm sure the quilt is done by now.

OPQuilt said...

Great technique--I'm quilting this week, too, and definitely need to get me a light like you have. That's terrific.

Elizabeth

OT Quilter said...

Thanks for the videos. It's so helpful to see how to scrunch the big quilt up. I'm looking forward to getting back into the sewing groove.