FMQ 101: Free Course to Master Free Motion Quilting
You can quilt on your domestic sewing machine!
Are you ready to start quilting your own quilt tops? Join me for this free foundation course learning free motion quilting.
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Imagine never sending a quilt to a long-armer ever again!
Any quilter can quilt any quilt on any domestic sewing machine. I’ve done it myself and taught others to do it, too. If you want to start with free motion quilting on your machine, here's what you'll learn:
- How to set up your sewing space to take care of your quilt and your body.
- How notebook doodles are going the foundation of your FMQ routine.
- How to practice like a pro that will have you stitching on a project in no time.
- How to choose thread and troubleshoot tension issues.
- Why my special four-inch rule makes it all possible.
- How to find the right sewing machine speed for you.
At the end of the class, you are quilting. A real needle and thread into a real quilt sandwich. You've got this!
There's just one problem
You think I'm out of my ever-lovin' mind to even suggest this!
I've been teaching free motion quilting for years, and the vast majority of my students come to class with basic, entry-level sewing machines. Everyone who has applied what they learned in the lessons finishes with a gorgeous quilt they quilted themselves.
Here's the truth
I can have you quilting within an afternoon.
I’m going to teach you how to set up your space, troubleshoot tension issues, my proven methods for practicing new designs, and give you your first design lesson that has you quilting today. No fluff or fillers. Each lesson is quick and compact so you're learning, practicing, doing.
"This was exactly what I needed to take my quilts from zero to finished with a lot more variety and confidence."
Kim, former student
Welcome to
FMQ 101
This is different from your typical free quilting class. How about leaving the class with something you can hold and show off? I'm going to be here cheering you on while you learn how to set up your sewing space and machine, choose thread and detect tension issues, and quilt your first design into a practice sandwich.
What's Inside
Set up for free motion quilting success
Lesson 1
Setting up your space
Whether you have a dedicated sewing room or the end of the dining table, you'll learn how to set up your space to take care of your quilt and your body.
Lesson 2
Power of doodling
If you can draw it, you can quilt it. Learn how dooling is the foundation of your FMQ practice.
Lesson 3
Practice sandwiches
Don't let messing up a "real" project stop you from practicing. Let's make some practice sandwiches and get to it!
Lesson 4
Thread and tension
Learn the secret to choosing the right thread for your quilt and troubleshoot tension issues.
Lesson 5
Four-inch rule
With my special four-inch rule, what's between your hands is the only thing that matters.
Lesson 6
Sewing machine speed
Learn how to test different sewing machine settings and find the right speed for you.
Lesson 7
Master meander
This is where the rubber meets the road - or the needle meets the quilt sandwich. It's time to take everything you learned and stitch your first FMQ design.
Ready to join us? Just click or tap the enroll button.
FREE
Meet your teacher
Hi, I'm Joni
I've been quilting for over 20 years, and the only thing I love more than quilting is sharing what I've learned with you. Quilting is my favorite step in the process, and my courses teach you how to FMQ in quick and compact lessons. From getting your quilt ready to go under the needle to developing a quilting plan so you never approach your machine with doubt, I have a proven method of learning that ensures you can quilt your own quilts on your own machine.
But it wasn't always this way...
My entry into quilting was a disaster! I started with the ugliest fabrics and a cardboard cutting mat. I had no idea what I was doing, and it was the grace and patience of a mentor to get me through my first two quilts. By then I was hooked and tried to learn as much as I could about this craft I loved so much.
If I can start with this as a first quilt, surely you also have it in you to learn and master the art of quilting on your own machine. I'd be so honored if you let me be your guide on that journey.
Are you ready to get set up for free motion quilting success?
Click or tap the enroll button to join me and other quilters like you for FMQ 101. We're going to have so much fun!
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