I first started longarm machine quilting 8 years ago. I think it’s pretty normal for a quilter to develop a particular style, and people will start to recognize a specific quilter’s work when they see it. My thing tends to be garden/leafy/swirly thingies. Anything with curls, leaves, flowers, critters, etc. A couple of weeks ago, a friend gifted me with the book Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters . (thanks, Nic!) I’ve been studying her quilting ideas and finding that my excitement for quilting has been coming back. Today, I loaded a practice quilt sandwich, which I very rarely do. I’ve been going through the book and practicing the designs, then adding a little something of my own. I’m really enjoying learning some new ways of quilting! I have to remember that all of us need new ideas and a little practice time now and then! I highly recommend this book for anyone needing a little boost for new
quilting ideas!
Funny thing Lynn, I have been long arming just as long. I re entry discovered Angela’s Craftsy class and book and I’m so much more inspired too!
I was looking at the Craftsy class description this morning. I think I’m going to sign up!
These are beautiful, Mrs. Lynnie! Are you using a double batting for the trapunto effect? Maybe I’ll have to get that book too, YUM!
Just a single layer of Hobbs 80/20. Treat yourself to the book!
Oh and I really like your practice pics ESP the last one!
Thanks, Wendy!
Your practice pieces look great! I jsut got the Free Motion Quilting book by Angela, and plan on practicing with it!
I didn’t think there was much for me to learn. I was wrong. LOL!
Love these! Your work is always beautiful and magazine like though.
Thanks, Lyns! You’re gonna make me have a big ol head!
Awesome, awesome! I just got that book too! I love it! I love the samples you did here!
Thank you!
Also, do you follow this girl on Flickr? http://www.flickr.com/photos/lolabluemar/ I really love quilt she just finished quilting!
Thanks, Meg! I’ll be following her now!
wow – I’d say you were a natural!
Thank you!
I finally caved and ordered this book last week; can’t wait to get it! Your quilting is always stunning, Lynn, and these are no exception!
I absolutely agree, Lynn…I find myself getting in a rut and just need a little inspiration to branch out now and then…I have been hearing a lot about this book. It is going on my list.
Yup, that rut was so deep I had to get a crane to haul my butt out of the grooves! LOL!
Beautiful FMQ. I agree with you it is fun to push yourself and learn more designs, tips, techniques. Angela definitely has some great information packed in this book. I’m already looking forward to her next book. I also signed up for her class at Craftsy
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Beautiful quilting! I have taken both of Angela’s classes on Crafty and have both of her books! She has unleashed a lot of creativity in me:) Having SO much fun!