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!

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

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.

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

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

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

Heirloom Machine Quilting by Harriet Hargrave is my FMQ bible.

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

Yes! It is a really nice site!

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