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The eBook is broken down into four unique sections:
* 3 Tips for Successful Free Motion Machine Quilting part 1
Quilting 101 with Frieda Anderson covers the five basic elements for getting started in quilt making—what equipment is needed, how to select the right needle, what is the perfect thread, making the most of a work space, and more. She also enforces the three "P's" that all beginners must remember...practice, practice, practice.
* 8 Tips for Successful Free Motion Machine Quilting part 2
Frieda Anderson takes quilting 101 to the next level, and instructs how to draw with thread (just like drawing with a pencil) using free-motion machine quilting. Quilters will discover a wide variety of ideas for shapes to try (and where to find others that inspire)– Square Stippling, Ms and Es, Leaves, Feathers, Stars, Triangles, and many more. With Frieda's advice, readers will soon be on their way to custom quilt creations that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
* 10 Free Motion Quilting Motifs that Invite a Closer Look
Learn how to make a quilt like Robbi Joy Eklow. In this section, quilters will receive advice on how to make their quilts become a “look at me” masterpiece. Using free motion quilting designs, combine motifs to make your quilt projects truly original. Robbi Joy walks the reader through several different samples—from easy and versatile to eye-catching motifs in more complicated fashions.
* 15 Variegated Threads for Free-Motion Embroidery
Learn the ins and outs of variegated thread and the many types of fibers it comes in. Need ideas on how to fill a large area on a custom quilt? We've got quilting ideas galore! Quilters will also receive creative lessons on how to fill borders, and will be able to soon apply these expert techniques to make their own masterpieces.
This free quilt tips eBook is jam-packed with advice: from quilting tips for beginners (Quilting 101), to more intermediate-
These free motion quilting lessons are brought to readers from expert instructors—
"I highly recommend printing it out to keep near your sewing machine as a handy reference guide,” says Pokey Bolton, Editor-in-Chief, Quilting Arts. “We hope you enjoy this compilation of exercises, tips, techniques, and motifs to help make free‑motion stitching fun and enjoyable.”
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