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- Get warmed up with 4 chapters to teach you the basics of free-motion quilting
- Exercise your free-motion skills with 10 practice workouts to get you moving
- Sprint to the finish line with 17 exciting projects to showcase your talents
Walk, Jog, Run-A Free-Motion Quilting Workout Muscle-Memory-Building Exercises, Projects & Tips
by Tomasson, DaraFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2020-03-25
Publisher(s): C&T Publishing / Stash Books
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Summary
Train your hands to free-motion quilt like a pro! Building your muscle memory, you'll learn quilting workouts intended to help you master a number of creative stitch designs, with clear step-by-step instructions. Then practice quilting with 10 unique skill-building projects, plus 7 bonus ideas, from modern quilts to gifts and home decor. Whether you're a total beginner or coming in with a few “races” under your belt, you can confidently walk, jog, or run the path to quilting success! This beginner-friendly guide includes plenty of inspiration and coaching to help you move beyond the basics of free-motion quilting.
Author Biography
Dara Tomasson is a public school teacher turned professional quilter. When she isn't teaching, longarm quilting, or cheering her kids at their basketball games, Dara loves to design patterns, make YouTube videos, and quilt for charity. She lives on Vancouver Island. daratomasson.com
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
Section I Foundation Building - Full page opener - asked author to send 1/2 yard cuts of fabrics
Chapter 1 Sewing Machines and other Supplies
Sewing Machines
Needles and Bobbins
Presser Feet
Drawing Implements and Writing Surfaces
Understanding Sewing Machine Tension
Maintenance
Chapter 2 Thread, Fabric, and Batting
Thread
Fabric
Batting
Chapter 3 Setting up your Sewing Space and Setting Goals
Physical Space
Setting Goals
Chapter 4 Basic Skills
Basics of Free Motion Quilting
Making a Quilt Sandwich
Basting a Quilt
Making and Attaching Binding
Quilt Labels: A Special Touch
Foundation Building Practice Workouts
Section II Design Elements and Projects
Chapter 5 Straight Line Quilting
Design Element: Straight Lines
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: On A Roll
Extra! Straight Line Stitched Quilt
Chapter 6 Quilting Directional e's and l's
Design Elements: e's and l's
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Tote-ally Terrific
Extra! FMQ to Embellish Straps
Chapter 7 Quilting Loops
Design Element: loops
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Heart of the Home Pillow Cover
Extra! Log Cabin Quilt
Chapter 8 Quilting Daisies
Design Element: Daisies
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not Apron
Extra! Quick and Yummy Quilt
Chapter 9 Quilting Paisleys
Design Element: Paisleys
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Ohio Star Table Runner
Extra! Ohio Star Quilt
Chapter 10 Quilting Stipple, Meandering & Puzzle Designs
Design Elements: Stippling, Meandering & Puzzles
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: So Happy Together Placemats
Extra! Make them Extra Fun
Chapter 11 Quilting Circuit Boards
Design Elements: Circuit Boards
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Technically Speaking Computer Cover
Extra! Knome Garden Quilt
Chapter 12 Quilting Wishbones and Fancy L's
Design Elements: Wishbones, Fancy L's
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Continuous Fancy Eights Builder Quilt
Chapter 13 Quilting Ribbon Candy
Design Element: Ribbon Candy Curves
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: X's and O's Quilt
Chapter 14 Quilting Clamshells
Design Element: Clamshells
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Checkerboard Quilt Set
About the Author
Introduction
Section I Foundation Building - Full page opener - asked author to send 1/2 yard cuts of fabrics
Chapter 1 Sewing Machines and other Supplies
Sewing Machines
Needles and Bobbins
Presser Feet
Drawing Implements and Writing Surfaces
Understanding Sewing Machine Tension
Maintenance
Chapter 2 Thread, Fabric, and Batting
Thread
Fabric
Batting
Chapter 3 Setting up your Sewing Space and Setting Goals
Physical Space
Setting Goals
Chapter 4 Basic Skills
Basics of Free Motion Quilting
Making a Quilt Sandwich
Basting a Quilt
Making and Attaching Binding
Quilt Labels: A Special Touch
Foundation Building Practice Workouts
Section II Design Elements and Projects
Chapter 5 Straight Line Quilting
Design Element: Straight Lines
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: On A Roll
Extra! Straight Line Stitched Quilt
Chapter 6 Quilting Directional e's and l's
Design Elements: e's and l's
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Tote-ally Terrific
Extra! FMQ to Embellish Straps
Chapter 7 Quilting Loops
Design Element: loops
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Heart of the Home Pillow Cover
Extra! Log Cabin Quilt
Chapter 8 Quilting Daisies
Design Element: Daisies
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not Apron
Extra! Quick and Yummy Quilt
Chapter 9 Quilting Paisleys
Design Element: Paisleys
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Ohio Star Table Runner
Extra! Ohio Star Quilt
Chapter 10 Quilting Stipple, Meandering & Puzzle Designs
Design Elements: Stippling, Meandering & Puzzles
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: So Happy Together Placemats
Extra! Make them Extra Fun
Chapter 11 Quilting Circuit Boards
Design Elements: Circuit Boards
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Technically Speaking Computer Cover
Extra! Knome Garden Quilt
Chapter 12 Quilting Wishbones and Fancy L's
Design Elements: Wishbones, Fancy L's
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Continuous Fancy Eights Builder Quilt
Chapter 13 Quilting Ribbon Candy
Design Element: Ribbon Candy Curves
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: X's and O's Quilt
Chapter 14 Quilting Clamshells
Design Element: Clamshells
Design Variations
Practice Workouts
Project: Checkerboard Quilt Set
About the Author
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