Sometimes deciding what designs to use on a quilt can be more difficult that actually quilting them. That’s why my newest Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along helps answer the question that plagues machine quilters everywhere, “How Do I Quilt It?”
In this FREE video series, I’m going to share my favorite quilting designs for common quilt blocks from Flying Geese to Nine Patch, and more!
Whether you are an experienced machine quilter looking for design inspiration, or a new quilter looking to improve your machine quilting skills, this challenge is for you!
The Challenge starts on Monday with a Live Kickoff
Join me on Oct. 28th at 3PM Central for a live YouTube video chat to kick off the challenge. I’ll share practical tips for picking quilting designs for your quilts.
The Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along Schedule:
But the fun doesn’t end with the Live Kickoff…..here’s the whole schedule:
- Oct. 28th- Live Kick off- Live Q&A “How to choose designs for your quilt.”
- Nov. 4th- Nine Patch and Cross Blocks
- Nov. 7th – Challenge Check In & Live Q&A (3pm CST)
- Nov. 11th -Flying Geese Blocks
- Nov. 18th – Square in a Square Blocks
- Nov. 20th – Challenge Check In & Live Q&A (3pm CST)
- Nov. 25th – Star Blocks
- Dec. 2nd – Pinwheels and X Blocks
- Dec. 9th – Blocks with Multiple Shapes
- Dec. 11th – Challenge Wrap and Live Q&A (3pm CST)
Quilt Along With Me on a Custom Panel
We can’t have a quilt along without something to quilt, right? Instead of piecing, you can jump right to the quilting with a custom quilt panel I’ve designed exclusively for this challenge.
Featuring the quilt blocks in the challenge, this bright and happy panel measures approx. 45” x 55”, the perfect size for free-motion quilting practice.
You can purchase the panel by itself or as a kit which includes the panel as well as fabric for the backing and the binding.
I have to admit that I love the backing fabric as much as the front, because it’s not just any fabric. It’s designed by me and printed exclusively for this challenge by Paintbrush Studios. (This print is only available as part of the kit.)
I think you might find it’s the perfect print to inspire some beautiful quilting designs.
Learn More About the Challenge:
Click here to learn more about the challenge or you can watch this introduction video:
So….are you going to quilt along with me?
I’m getting a late start. I bought the kit with the top, backing and binding fabric and thread. What’s the most efficient and easiest way to cut and piece the backing for the quilt top for the “Help How Do I Quilt It” Challenge? I’m pretty new to quilting and I want to make sure I have enough fabric left for the binding and I don’t want to waste any of the fabulous backing-binding fabric!
Silly Nana! as my grandsons would say. I have answered my own question–I found the instructions for preparing the Quilt Sandwich. I was in such a hurry when I opened the package I layed the paper aside and didn’t even look at it! I have all the answers I need now! LOL!
I’m not receiving notifications anymore of Help How Do I Quilt It videos. Do I need to do something to have them continue? They are not in my Spam. Thank you!
Please tell me how to find the PDFs for this new free motion quilting challenge. Kit arrives tomorrow and I’m anxious to start!
There is only one pdf right now, they are released with the videos. Check out the Free-motion Challenge Quilting along page for more info: https://quiltingismytherapy.com/free-quilt-patterns-and-tutorials/free-motion-challenge-quilting-along/how-do-i-quilt-it-free-motion-challenge-quilting-along/
Did you find the PDF for the first block? I still can’t find it.
It is there the links are very confusing just keep taping till you find it. The web site needs to be simplified and better organized
I would definitely welcome your suggestions. With so much free content, organizing it is a little overwhelming. Especially when I handle the website AND making the Free-motion challenge quilting alongs.
I can’t find the download either. Help
Angela, I did not get your email today. It received an email last week that you would be live. Is there a link I need to sign up for this challenge?
I show that it was sent to this email….so you’re signed up. Maybe it’s in your spam box. Anyways, here’s a link to the email: https://mailchi.mp/ef972fc5a9f9/help-how-do-i-quilt-it-designs-for-nine-patch-and-plus-blocks Thanks for quilting along with me!
I watched the nine-patch video. It is great. However, I do not know where to find the PDF material?
I can’t find it either.
Here’s a link to the Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along page: https://quiltingismytherapy.com/free-quilt-patterns-and-tutorials/free-motion-challenge-quilting-along/how-do-i-quilt-it-free-motion-challenge-quilting-along/ It also has links to the PDFS
When I try to print the material only the images print, no text?
Sent you an email!
Just ordered my panel. Can’t wait to do this challenge!
What I love about your challenges is it you don’t have to carry all your machine and supplies to a class .You sit in your own sewing room and learn.You are your only judge. I can’t wait till we start.
Angela! I loved your kickoff!!! You made me laugh out loud several times and you have such a nice way of putting people at ease. Thank you for sharing your gifts, both as a teacher and a quilter, with us. Several of the questions people asked were in my mind as well. I got my kit today and can’t wait to get started. Thank you and have a great week!!
Thanks! I love connecting with people, and it’s so fun to be able to do it wherever I am!
How to I find the class on you tube and is it something that is always there to go back to. I just recd this email today so I couldn’t purchase the panel and thread
Yes it is! Here’s a link to the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEhp5XdH4BaF5sotvMqCX-nx2eUrb0gEh
I’m in!! Can’t wait!
Woo Hoo! I’m ready!
-Jean ❤
I want to but the colors of this quilt for the boarders. Do you carry the colors that match? I love how soft it is to touch.