Dee Dee

I've been piecing quilt tops for awhile, but would like to quilt small quilts (lap size or smaller) on my sewing machine. I don't know what designs to use or how to do it. Can you suggest a good book or resource on some simple beginner level designs I can use? I've done simple stippling, but would like other choices. I have a walking foot and quilting/darning foot.



Thanks!

Kat Sews

Have you already checked Leah Day's site, Day Style Designs? You will find a lot of inspiration there.

MaryMo

I found this book very helpful: Free-motion machine quilting : from practice to perfection, troubleshooting guide, 50+ designs by Don Linn. I've been reading but haven't had the time or the courage to try it.

Dee Dee

I have not. I will check her site. Thanks so much!!!

Dee Dee

Thanks MaryMo. Does the book have some simple designs for beginners like me?

woody

Also check out this challenge http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com/p/...challenge.html it sounds like a great way of improving your skills
Also if you didn't see this on Leah Day's website she is having a quilt along http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...w-project.html

also go to You Tube and look up free motion quilting, there are heaps of videos out there

LivelyLady

Heirloom Machine Quilting by Harriet Hargrave is my FMQ bible.

GrandmaJeanne

I just started to look at Leah Days website, and the way she teaches with a quilt along segment is wonderful.

Dee Dee

Yes! It is a really nice site!

CorneliaAnn

She is sooo talented! Thanks for sharing the link, I think I'll be spending alot of time there.