Book suggestions on learning to free-motion quilt?
 

Hi, I was wondering if any of you have suggestions on a book or two that could teach me to free motion quilt. I can't afford to take classes, so I guess it's up to me, to practice, practice, practice and hopefully there is a book to help teach me the steps I need to take to help me be successful. Please only suggest books that have work well for you. Thanx millions. :)

I suggest any books by Harriet Hargrave or Diane Gaudynski or Sue Nickels...all are expert quilters!

I learned from this Harriet Hargrave book:
http://www.amazon.com/Heirloom-Machi...dp/999868871X/
Lots of photos and detailed explanations!
Here is a link to the current edition of that book:
http://www.amazon.com/Heirloom-Machi...dp/1571202366/

I also agree on Harriett Hargrave Heirloom Machine quilting and Diane Gaudynski Guide to Machine quilting. I learned a great deal from both. You should also go visit Leah Day's blog. She has tons of designs from easy to difficult and videos on how to quilt each one. http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/

I should read all the posts first! I just reposted (then edited out) what FelineFanatic just posted!
Great website!

Yep, Harriet Hargrave. Diane Gaudynski as well.

My suggestions are the same as everyone else. Diane Gaudynski is my favorite, and she learned from Harriet Hargrave. The Leah Day vidoes are also great.

Free Motion Machine Quilting - Don Linn
http://www.amazon.com/Free-Motion-Ma.../dp/1607051931

Free Motion Machine Quilting Made Easy - Eva Larkin
http://www.amazon.com/Free-Motion-Qu.../dp/1564778827

Yes, Eva Larkin for me, too! Also, Craftsy has some great online classes you might find helpful.
And don't forget

I know you said books but I bought the kimmy Bruner class on craftsy and she shows you alot of things that really help. The class really wasn't anymore than a book and you get to watch it as much asyou want! I was very impressed with her teaching.You might give it a try when the classes are on sale.

Craftsy does have some good classes, but since I want a single design type pattern rather than all over, these other books are better.
I found some old otter and seashore fabric that I had bought for daughter. Never used, don't like fussy cutting so making a raggy. A single quilt pattern quilting design works better on those blocks since I only use flannel. Far easier as FMQ than the embroidery machine.

I think you might get a lot out of Leah Day's free website. I think I would try that first or at least in addition to a book. FMQ is something that I really think you sometimes need to see as well as read

Don't forget to check out all the FREE videos on YOU TUBE that show FMQ.