I enjoy your videos as the camera is mounted as if I am looking through your eyes. I really like that you have ruler stops on each end of each wavy section. Your choice of thread and fabric makes the stitching easily visible. I know I will appreciate the consistency of the wavy stitched lines.
Thank you Michael for the wonderful instructional videos! Just can’t wait to use this wave ruler!! Your teaching is calm and packed with beautiful ideas and tools!
Hello Pama, Thanks so much for your comment. And I am so glad that you like me approach to teaching. I like to be honest and relatable in everything I do. Have fun with WAVE IT! I was just using it the other day. Happy Quilting! Michael
Thanks for that Michael, I really like that the ruler had different curves on either edge. I like that it can give you a bit more consistency than stitching out freehand.
I love the outdoors and nature and all of its 'perfect' imperfections, so I much, much prefer organic, natural quilting. I don't want my quilts to look like I bought them at Bed, Bath and Beyond that were made in a factory somewhere. I make my quilts tops with my own artistic statement (as a lot of quilters do) and I want the quilting to carry over that same sense. Thank you for demonstrating the many possibilities for this ruler.
Hi Bonnie - thank you for the comment. I agree with you - there is a time and place for "cookie cutter" quilting and for organic quilting. I love quilting with character. Sometimes we just need a few tools to provide a foundation. Happy Quilting! Michael
@@michael.quilts Yes!!! You understood what I was saying, thank you! :) You took your ruler, demonstrated a good foundation and expanded it into your organic/free motion quilting thus expanding the possibilities for this ruler. No need to apologize for when your circles or wishbones weren't perfect. It's these organic shapes that mimic nature's perfect imperfections, the part of nature that I love.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am making quilts and I would like to buy a long arm quilting machine. I have searched the Moxie brand. It is not that high priced. I think it is about $5,000. I could borrow the money for it. I could make a quilt or 2 a week if I had one. I hope you have a great weekend.
Hi Michael great video as usual. Would love to be able to purchase you rulers, but at the moment it would cost me more in shipping than the cost of the actual ruler, which is such a shame. So until you can get an outlet in the UK, us Brits are stumped!!!
Oh gosh. I hate to hear that. I wonder if there is something I should look into on my end. I have heard of "middle men" who will put onto palette already going to UK. Seems risky. But you're correct. Shipping costs are very high. I am so sorry. Michael
I sure could have used the wave it a few years back when I quilted a quilt with pods and various fills. Freehand waves , at least for me , are difficult to get consistent sizes.
Hi Jenny! Thanks for your comment! Yes, I designed and had this ruler produced. It has been upgraded with a few more reference lines, but basically the same. I will be in Houston, but not as a vendor. I will be in one of the Innova booths though. Happy Quilting! Michael
Love your rulers just purchased the wave to add to my collection, Do you have a book that can be used for practicing feathers with paper and pencil? Your feathering is beautiful!
Hi Sue! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you enjoy using my rulers! I will consider a book (maybe a "booklet" lol) on how I stitch my feathers. It's sort of a combination of techniques I have learned from various sources and has become the way I most often do them. Stay tuned! Happy Quilting! Michael
Thank You! I think I am using a medium loft poly batting on this one. I had a roll of Hobbs Poly 6oz back when I filmed this and from what I can see in the video, I think that's what it is. So the poly has some loft to it. I use all kinds of battings. If it's for a sample, I will most of ten use 2 layers of 80/20 or a layer of wool or a polyester with some loft. Hope this helps. Happy Quilting! Michael
Hi Eugenie! Good question - all of my rulers are the standard 1/4" thick acrylic. Some low shank machines do fine with them, but others have limitation where the presser bar/hopping foot mechanisms will not allow the rulers directly underneath, but will allow the on the outside of the hopping foot. This is probably the case with your machine, if you have had trouble using other standard 1/4" rulers. I would love for you to be able to use the Fab5 Fan set, but not sure if you will run into issues on your particular machine. I am happy to custom make a low-shank set if that is the case. After several years of producing my rulers, this is the first time anyone has requested low shank and I think it is probably an issue I should seriously look into. I will inquire with my acrylic engraver to see what options there are. Feel free to email me direct or continue communicating through RUclips to see if I can make this happen for you (and others). Happy Quilting! Michael michael@michaelquilts.com
UPDATE: I am having a batch of Fab5 Fan Sets produced for low shank machines. They should be avail to purchase in about 10-14 days. I will keep you posted.
@@eugeniegedwill1210 You are welcome! I'll have a quantity of both produced in case others are interested in the low-shank versions. Thanks for requesting and getting me on it! Michael
I think I was speaking of the horizontal lines on the ruler that allow you to stay in line with sections or distances away from borders, etc. Does that make sense?
Instead of drawing a bunch of straight lines on the quilt top why can’t there be wave markings in 1/4” increments on the wave ruler itself, then you could just follow the stitching from the previous wave; placing the wave lines from the ruler on the previous row you just stitched? You’d only have to draw one straight line for the first wave.
Hi JoJo - I could add a few more quarter inch echo lines for those who want to stitch the waves closer together. Thanks for the suggestion. I will update on the next batch.
@@michael.quilts I purchased the first one but I’ll certainly get one from the new batch. I like the waves 1” apart. Thanks for the in-depth videos on your rulers, they’re very helpful.
Thank you for keeping & sharing all the OOPS moments. 😊 love your work.
haha - I have plenty of ooopses! Thank You!
I enjoy your videos as the camera is mounted as if I am looking through your eyes. I really like that you have ruler stops on each end of each wavy section. Your choice of thread and fabric makes the stitching easily visible. I know I will appreciate the consistency of the wavy stitched lines.
Thank you Michael for the wonderful instructional videos! Just can’t wait to use this wave ruler!! Your teaching is calm and packed with beautiful ideas and tools!
Hello Pama,
Thanks so much for your comment. And I am so glad that you like me approach to teaching. I like to be honest and relatable in everything I do. Have fun with WAVE IT! I was just using it the other day.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Thanks for that Michael, I really like that the ruler had different curves on either edge. I like that it can give you a bit more consistency than stitching out freehand.
Ordered my Wave ruler and it will arrive in a couple of days. Excited to use it!
Hi Robin! You sure did - Thank You. I got it packed and shipped this morning. Hope you enjoy!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Very good instructions for using this template. I can see it has many possibilities. Thanks, Michael!
Hi Pam - Glad you enjoyed.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
I can’t wait to try this out! I need to practice feathers so this will help a lot 🌿. Thank you for the video, Michael!
Practice practice practice! I know. I am always practicing. I love this template for easy spines. Cant wait to see your results!
Michael
Love your videos they help me sew much!!!
Hi Donna. Thank you so much for your comment. And I am so glad to be of help!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
I love the outdoors and nature and all of its 'perfect' imperfections, so I much, much prefer organic, natural quilting. I don't want my quilts to look like I bought them at Bed, Bath and Beyond that were made in a factory somewhere. I make my quilts tops with my own artistic statement (as a lot of quilters do) and I want the quilting to carry over that same sense. Thank you for demonstrating the many possibilities for this ruler.
Hi Bonnie - thank you for the comment. I agree with you - there is a time and place for "cookie cutter" quilting and for organic quilting. I love quilting with character. Sometimes we just need a few tools to provide a foundation.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
@@michael.quilts Yes!!! You understood what I was saying, thank you! :) You took your ruler, demonstrated a good foundation and expanded it into your organic/free motion quilting thus expanding the possibilities for this ruler. No need to apologize for when your circles or wishbones weren't perfect. It's these organic shapes that mimic nature's perfect imperfections, the part of nature that I love.
Great video and ruler. I know this isn’t a feathers video but they are all stunning
Hi Stephanie - thank you so much for your nice comment!
Michael
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am making quilts and I would like to buy a long arm quilting machine. I have searched the Moxie brand. It is not that high priced. I think it is about $5,000. I could borrow the money for it. I could make a quilt or 2 a week if I had one. I hope you have a great weekend.
Hi there! Isn't it great how some longarm machines are becoming more economically priced! I hope you get what you want!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Hi Michael great video as usual. Would love to be able to purchase you rulers, but at the moment it would cost me more in shipping than the cost of the actual ruler, which is such a shame. So until you can get an outlet in the UK, us Brits are stumped!!!
Oh gosh. I hate to hear that. I wonder if there is something I should look into on my end. I have heard of "middle men" who will put onto palette already going to UK. Seems risky. But you're correct. Shipping costs are very high. I am so sorry.
Michael
I sure could have used the wave it a few years back when I quilted a quilt with pods and various fills. Freehand waves , at least for me , are difficult to get consistent sizes.
Hi Michelle - I am in the same boat as you. Freehand pods look okay for me, but not consistent. This helps quite a bit.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Very clear video. Easy to follow. Did you develop this ruler? Are you going to be in Houston this year - Oct 2021?
Hi Jenny! Thanks for your comment! Yes, I designed and had this ruler produced. It has been upgraded with a few more reference lines, but basically the same. I will be in Houston, but not as a vendor. I will be in one of the Innova booths though.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
Love your rulers just purchased the wave to add to my collection, Do you have a book that can be used for practicing feathers with paper and pencil? Your feathering is beautiful!
Hi Sue! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you enjoy using my rulers!
I will consider a book (maybe a "booklet" lol) on how I stitch my feathers. It's sort of a combination of techniques I have learned from various sources and has become the way I most often do them. Stay tuned!
Happy Quilting!
Michael
That was gorgeous to watch, thank you! May I ask: What batting are you using in this piece?
Thank You! I think I am using a medium loft poly batting on this one. I had a roll of Hobbs Poly 6oz back when I filmed this and from what I can see in the video, I think that's what it is. So the poly has some loft to it. I use all kinds of battings. If it's for a sample, I will most of ten use 2 layers of 80/20 or a layer of wool or a polyester with some loft.
Hope this helps.
Happy Quilting!
Michael
@@michael.quilts it does help, thanks for answering and happy stitching to you, too.
My domestic machine is a low shank machine. Are your rulers compatible with a low shank? I would like to get your Fab5 fan set.
Hi Eugenie! Good question - all of my rulers are the standard 1/4" thick acrylic. Some low shank machines do fine with them, but others have limitation where the presser bar/hopping foot mechanisms will not allow the rulers directly underneath, but will allow the on the outside of the hopping foot. This is probably the case with your machine, if you have had trouble using other standard 1/4" rulers. I would love for you to be able to use the Fab5 Fan set, but not sure if you will run into issues on your particular machine. I am happy to custom make a low-shank set if that is the case. After several years of producing my rulers, this is the first time anyone has requested low shank and I think it is probably an issue I should seriously look into. I will inquire with my acrylic engraver to see what options there are. Feel free to email me direct or continue communicating through RUclips to see if I can make this happen for you (and others).
Happy Quilting!
Michael
michael@michaelquilts.com
UPDATE: I am having a batch of Fab5 Fan Sets produced for low shank machines. They should be avail to purchase in about 10-14 days. I will keep you posted.
Great. Thank you so much for making a low shank version. I would also like to purchase the expansion set for the Fab5.
@@eugeniegedwill1210 You are welcome! I'll have a quantity of both produced in case others are interested in the low-shank versions.
Thanks for requesting and getting me on it!
Michael
I don't know what you mean by "reference lines".
I think I was speaking of the horizontal lines on the ruler that allow you to stay in line with sections or distances away from borders, etc. Does that make sense?
Instead of drawing a bunch of straight lines on the quilt top why can’t there be wave markings in 1/4” increments on the wave ruler itself, then you could just follow the stitching from the previous wave; placing the wave lines from the ruler on the previous row you just stitched? You’d only have to draw one straight line for the first wave.
Hi JoJo - I could add a few more quarter inch echo lines for those who want to stitch the waves closer together. Thanks for the suggestion. I will update on the next batch.
@@michael.quilts I purchased the first one but I’ll certainly get one from the new batch. I like the waves 1” apart. Thanks for the in-depth videos on your rulers, they’re very helpful.
@@jojorey6886 Excellent. I appreciate the feedback!
Happy Quilting!
Michael