FREE MOTION QUILTING WITHOUT FEAR
As you all know, I have done everything I can to remove the fear and provide the inspiration for YOU all to begin free motion quilting…
If you’re still searching for something more–I think you’ll enjoy a newly published book written by a friend of The Inbox Jaunt: Molly Hanson of SewWrongSewRight.
Molly’s new book: Free Motion Quilting for Beginners-and Those Who Think They Can’t is a step-by-step guide to getting started. It is a real CAN-DO book which takes the fear out of free motion quilting. From choosing thread to setting up your work space, Molly walks the reader through the process with easy explanations and many photos.
Molly believes in keeping supplies and set up to a minimum. Simple is best.
Molly includes several motifs in her book. Yesterday’s Tuesday Tutorial: Woodgrain was based on a motif in the book.
There are several small projects in the book including two projects which highlight the Woodgrain motif: A Laptop Sleeve and a Messenger Bag.
You can find Molly’s book at Martingale Publishing, on Amazon, or in YOUR Local Quilt Shop!
GIVEAWAY
Molly is also offering a free e-book copy to ONE LUCKY reader of The Inbox Jaunt.
To enter: please answer this question in the comment section:
How many hours per week do you spend quilting?
THE BLOG-HOP
Several blogs are participating in Molly’s blog-hop. For more quilting fun, check out these blogs as well:
1. Martingale http://blog.shopmartingale.com/ November 11th
2. Amanda Jean http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com November 13th
8. Thermoweb http://thermoweb.com/blog/ November 21st
TOMORROW
Be sure to check in tomorrow for a sneak peek of The Woodgrain in a Christmas project–HINT-It’s a Family Tree.
FRIDAY
The winner of Molly Hanson’s e-book: Free Motion Quilting for Beginners and Those Who Think They Can’t….announced. Good luck!
Lori
PS…All images used today are used with permission of Molly Hanson and Martingale Press.
444 comments
Kathy Kittelson
I am just getting into quilting. I am currently building a collection of smaller pieces in preparation for free motion quilting. I am currently at about 20 hours per week.
Dorothy Matheson
Actually the quilting part I do anywhere from 0 to 4 hours a week. Depends on the week and how many Dr appointments I have with my family that week. I do some handwork every day.
Judy Jones
I probably spend 20 to 30 hours a week quilting in some way shape or form. I am retired and have 12 grandchildren to quilt and sew for.
Terry
Not as many hours as I’d like since my hubby and I have been spending most of our time traveling around the USA in our small rv. Love the woodgrain motif…’wood’ be great for guy gifts ;o)
LJ
I sew most every day – even if it’s just an hour. Quilting can be that total time or I might be doing machine embroidery, EPP, or just plain ole’ mending. 🙂 I really loved seeing those projects done using the woodgrain pattern – wonderful.
Paula Klaassen
Let’s see — I spend an average 10 to 20 hours a week quilting. That amount should go up when I retire next week!!!
Judith
Never enough! I average about 15 hours a week, including a little English paper-piecing every evening.
Linda Levy
Varies, but probably 6-7 hours a week.
Kathleen Barnett
I spend 4 to 5 hours a week on my long arm. Love to learn new patterns.
Anastasia
no enough 🙁 none in the last month
Laurie
As busy as I am, I spend at least 2 hours a day piecing and quilting. I really can’t get enough! Always trying to challenge myself.
Kerry
I try for 6-9 hrs/wk, but as the old saying goes – some weeks are coal!
lovebitn
I began sewing this year. I may get an average of 8 hours a week with any kind of sewing project. I did spend about 6 hours last Saturday night working on Stitchers Garden quilt blocks for my class homework (class at store). I’d spend more time sewing but kids, hubby and job take up most of my time. Tonight I’m cutting Storm at Sea with a Plano American Sewing Guild mentor. That will be my first real experience at cutting and piecing.
Donna W
Probably a couple hours a week. I know that I should be doing more, and so I am going to try to do some each day (hopefully) even if it is just a short amount of time.
karon
A day without quilting is like a day without sunshine! Even on my busiest of days, I try to get in at least 15 minutes. Thanks for the chance to win a great book!
Quilting Tangent
It varies, sometimes none, sometimes 10 hrs. It depends on the project.
Cathie Thunell
Not nearly enough, but I am trying to increase that!
Colleen
I try and fmq at least an hour a day but I try for more. Thank you for the chance to win!
Brenda
I’d like to spend more time than I do. Counting thinking and dreaming time, I spend 8-10 hours per week.
AngelaRose
I haven’t been quilting and need new inspiration. I’m learning to live with my perpetual discomfort after a back injury and a of couple vertebrae surgeries…now I want to figure out how to quilt again.
paula
3 hours
lmbuckley
I quilt for approximately 20 hours per week.
Celeste Delostrinos
Weekends are my quilting time. I sew almost all the time, except for church on Sunday morning.
Paula Mawhinney
Every hour I can!
Rayne Garnsey
I quilt as many hours as I can in a week, no less than a couple hours a day.
liz Schaffner
I sew a couple of hours per day but machine quilting only about once a month …I’m still practicing
Cindy Schultz
I have a stack of quilt sandwiches by my sewing machine so that every time I sit down to sew I can practice fmq. I average about 5 to 10 hours a week quilting. I think this book would be helpful to have along with all of your great ideas and techniques. I am trying to fmq a Thanksgiving tablerunner right now. Not looking the best but as you say practice really helps.
julie714
Hello Lori, thanks for your question.
I am one of those who definately can’t do it that is FMQ! To be truthful I probably only do less than 15 minutes per week. I am actually terrified of stuffing up and wasting my batting. I have done the occasional fmq for a little while but that is too far and in between to count as any real time. I am planning to start an fmq project aim to learn as much as I can in the new year!
Sandy
It varies and it’s never enough to get projects done. Hope to spend 2-3 hours today tho.
Wendy M
At this time of year with all the gifts I am making I spend 35 – 40 hours a week quilting. Thank you for the chance tonwin this great book!!
Gail
I’m a new quilter just getting the hang of free motion quilting. I spend about 10 hours a week quilting when I can squeeze it in, sometimes more, sometimes less. I think about quilting for many more hours, I confess-perusing pinterest, blogs and collecting inspiration and confidence that “I can do that too”.
susan cross
I spend an hour or two quilting and I need more ideas. thanks
Deb Polich
It depends on the week but on average I’d say 6-7 hours.
quiddityrox
If you count dreaming about what I need to do or figure out how to organize my stash, and flipping through magazines, blogs, and pinterest, I pick up fabric and sew patches about 2 hours each day. I have not ‘quilted’ my creations in a spell. I have about 6 UFO’s begging me to get busy!!
Ann D
In general, I spend a few hours a week at my sewing machine. It’s mostly piecing since quilting is out of my comfort zone. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Becky Wendt
I spend about 10 hours a week now, but would like to spend more time free motion quilting if I can build up my confidence!
Joyce
4-6 hours depending on work schedule.
Kinship Quilts
About 20 hours a week actively, but lots more than that thinking about it.
Karen Cotter
Am just learning free-motion quilting, so try for fmq at least 20-30 minutes a day. Overall time quilting and piecing varies from 4-8 hours per week, depending on work, life demands.
Penny Bouman
Most likely, I quilt 10-15 hours per week depending on what project I am working on. Would love to win the e-book…have done stitch-in-the-ditch…trying to work up my nerve to try free motion. I bought a sketch book and have been practicing simple designs in there, just to train my brain.
Charm
Having just gotten a real quilting room this past year, I am trying to get in there a little each day. Some days, 1 hour, some days, 4-8. I’m really trying to practice free motion more and more, as I love it the more I do it. One of my friends says my face lights up when I talk about it. Guess it’s really a part of me now.
Barb
How many hours do I spend quilting?
Not as many as I’d like!
Rita Rilene
I average about 18 hours per week. Would like to do more!
Susan Ulrich
I quilt 5 – 6 hours per day now that I’m retired. Sometimes more. Loving it!
Donna
I probably quilt about 4 or 5 hours a week. Does it count as more hours if I admit that I’m constantly looking at quilting stuff online, or planning my next quilt while I’m at work? LOL!
Donna
Julie Smith
I quilt about 20 hours per week on average.
Colleen Lunt
Probably 30 to 40 hours a week when I can. Actually to be more accurate–every free moment.
luntville @aznex.net
Adelisa Panlilio
TIme spent quilting varies from none at all to as much as 15 hours.
Wendy
I probably spend 8 hours a week quilting. I wish I could do more, I need to retire from the office
anna jarczewski
I usually quilt every evening when I finish dinner. I find it helps relax me.
Kristine Leaman
Not nearly enough time quilting! 0-4 , I am a student and full time worker in a family business so……. that’s how it goes.
Diana
I work full-time as a graduate nursing professor so my time is limited but I try to sew at least for a few hours on the weekends. While my hubby watches sports, I QUILT!
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