2021 Free Motion Quilt-a-Long!

Today’s Topic:  Introducing the 2021 Free Motion Quilt-a-Long

Based on my book 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting.

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Good Morning, Quilters!

Welcome to the 2021 Free Motion quilt-a-long based on my book, 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting, and featuring motifs from my books, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 and More Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3.  (I’m proud to report ALL of the books receive the highest, five star rating!)

Back by Popular Demand

Last year’s quilt a long was a HUGE success!

Thousands of quilters from all over the world participated!

While I’m not sure how many quilters finished all 25 weeks, I know everyone had fun and are better quilters. So let’s do it again!

 

If YOU were unable to finish all 25 weeks, this is your chance to get started again.

If YOU finished all 25 weeks, congratulations!  There will be extra challenges for YOU!

It’s always good to review the basics of a new skill, and this is your opportunity to take your knowledge and skill to the next level.

2021 Free Motion Quilt-a-Long Format

Each week we will start with a lesson. The lesson is the theory part of the class.  Topics will include everything from machine use /care and  understanding materials to choosing motifs for better quilt design.

The lesson will be followed by a small project to reinforce the theory and to practice the skill of free motion quilting.

And because I think it is so important, most weeks will include a Doodle Lesson!

Learn-Doodle-Quilt

This is a very comprehensive course!  And it’s ALL FREE!

Please tell your friends and quilt guilds about our quilt-a-long.  Quilting is even more fun when you have a quilt buddy to share materials and ideas.

Start Today!
    • Make 6-12 Quick Quilt Sandwiches(Start quilting on one–or several-if you feel inspired!)
    • Order personalized books  from our Etsy shop (Books make great gifts!)
    • Create a storage box or drawer exclusively for machine quilting supplies
    • Find a quilt buddy or organize a small group study
    • Join Quilting with LKQ.  Introduce yourself, where you’re from and post a picture
    • Follow LoriKennedyQuilts on Instagram and post a photo with the hashtags #quiltwithlori #lorikennedyquilts #martingaletpp (LOVE those photos of YOU with YOUR Book!)
    • Watch Flower Power on my YouTube channel, Quilt with Lori!
    • Consider adding a spiral binding at your local office supply store
    • Write a review on Amazon or Etsy (It really helps!
    • Start Doodling!
“Even Better” Quilters

If this is YOUR second round of the Better Machine QAL:

  • Review the “Start Today” List and be sure your quilt supplies are organized.
  • Organize your projects from last year’s study in lesson order.
  • Consider purchasing new threads and batting to sample.
  • Think about new goals for this QAL.  How can you challenge yourself even more?
Let’s Quilt!

I am really excited about this quilt a long and I hope YOU are too!

Are YOU ready to quilt?

What are YOUR goals for this quilt a long?

We’d LOVE to hear!

YOUR Quilting Chapero

Lori

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23 responses to “2021 Free Motion Quilt-a-Long!”

  1. If we were signed up for last years quilt a long, do we need to re-register for this one?

    1. I am starting over again this year, life seemed to get in my way last year… will hope for better this year.

  3. I’d enjoy access to the class but would need to watch on my own time. Will there be a YouTube link?

  4. I have your book. I’m signing up, but will wait to start the actual stitching until my new Q16 arrives as I want to use these lessons to get comfortable with using it. Thank you so much for providing this information to us.

  5. Really grateful you are offering this.I have a quilt i can work on as we go too! So excited!

  6. Thank you Lori, I bought the book last year! I did not finish so I am looking forward to a fresh start.
    Looking forward to learning from you.

    Thanks you so much for offering this again!

  7. Thanks so much for continuing on with us all in tow! Thoroughly enjoyed last years lessons and continue to work on both doodling and FM using your lessons. So looking forward to this!

  8. I am just putting the binding on my last project for the 2020 quilt along. I finished! Thank you so much for your time and expertise providing our lessons. You are admired and appreciated, Lori! I plan to encourage all my quilt friends to participate in the 2021 quilt along.

  9. I received your book for Christmas! I can hardly wait to get started!!!!

  10. I have the book and my new Q 16. I just am not on FB. Any other choices like you-tube?

  11. I have the book, but have not started. This QAL will be good motivation for me!

  12. I have the book…I’ve started…just curious, officially, when does the quilt along begin.

  14. I started the QAL late last year and did not finish. My goal this year is to stay on track with the lessons and complete some projects using FMQ.

  15. I did not get your book until late in the year of 2020, so I am super excited that I can follow along with you with the book by my side. Reading it and back tracking through emails is not the same as keeping up with it all in real time. Thank-you for repeating this what a generous spirit you have.

  16. Lori I am so happy you are back to get me back on track and finish this course. I was one of those who slipped away and did not complete all weeks. I am so motivated to get back to work. Thanks so Much!!!!

  17. My goals are to get out of my creative slump and to improve my quilting. I have been struggling with isolation and loneliness during the pandemic sheltering in place for medical and age reasons even though i have been vaccinated.

  18. Have really enjoyed it the past year and anxious to restart. Could you answer in one of your posts if we “repeaters” need to re-register to keep getting the class emails? Thanks.

  19. Thank you so much Lori, I joined you last year and was able to jump the “afraid to finish my quilts” hurdle….looking forward to continued growth and skills this year! Time to order some more solid fabrics to get ready for all your cute patterns!

  20. Thank you so much for offering this QAL again. I got thru about 20 weeks last year. Looking forward to playing along with you and all the others joining in. I learned a lot last year and anticipate building on that this year.

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