In this video tutorial, Angela Walters from Quiltingismytherapy.com demonstrates how to use rulers on your domestic sewing machine or sit-down longarm.
I didn't learn to quilt until I retired in my sixties and am now 79 and still learning. Your instructions are wonderful and so inspiring and I thank you for sharing.
It amazes me how young you are and how well you quilt. I'm just starting in my fifties and would love to have started younger like you. Your videos are so helpful to people like me. You always inspire!!!
To everyone struggling with the weight of large quilts, Patsy Thompson has a gadget for suspending the quilt to carry the weight. I believe that with eye hooks into the ceiling and string and clips you could set up a good situation.
lovely video. I do ruler work on vintage straight stich machines very successfully with a standard oval shaped plastic darning foot and have never had it jump over the 1/4 inch rulers I use, though it would over the skinny metal ones Ive seen. I've also found the sliders unnecessary (good thing because they peeled some vintage finish off 2 machines I tried it on) and I skip gloves because I hate the feel. If you have an expensive machine I can understand paying the money for the specialty foot, but it's nearly impossible to knock out the timing on my beauties and if I did I could fix it myself. This doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. The rulers add a lot to the free motion fun.
There was an Alaskan Cruise with yourself and Tula last year. How I wish I had been on board. Hope you are able to repeat this in the future. Two of my favourite Quilters, bar none
Ok - this is my next step. I acquired my Sweet Sixteen about 18 months ago and have not learned nearly enough technique. The fact that I am not immediately perfect really bugs me. I think that learning this technique will help me to be less afraid of learning to use "Molly".
An interesting idea I would like to try. Wish I could move my quilt as smoothly as Angela does. Just cannot seem to overcome the inertia of the quilt on the table.
+Chris McNeil Do you have the glider mat underneath? Does make a heck of a difference as I had to same trouble as you before I bought the sheet! I paid NZ$110 so not cheap but comes in a nice tube so stays clean if I am piecing!
Yes, you are right Angela, but having a double quilt on the table makes it hard to keep it all on so I surround myself with tables and ironing board etc to keep it all level! Its quite a silly look when I come downstairs to sew and see it but who cares! It works!
I'm quilting straight lines on a king size quilt for my daughter (good thing I like her!!) I have a sit down midarm with a slider mat on the table. I also have two tables, one on either side. I'm having a difficult time using the ruler in any position other than towards me.....and its very difficult to turn this big of quilt around. any suggestions on how to improve the flow going in other directions....my quilt is a big swirl so the lines go around and around. thanks for any suggestions!
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I didn't learn to quilt until I retired in my sixties and am now 79 and still learning. Your instructions are wonderful and so inspiring and I thank you for sharing.
It amazes me how young you are and how well you quilt. I'm just starting in my fifties and would love to have started younger like you. Your videos are so helpful to people like me. You always inspire!!!
Aww! I am so glad that you find it helpful!!
To everyone struggling with the weight of large quilts, Patsy Thompson has a gadget for suspending the quilt to carry the weight. I believe that with eye hooks into the ceiling and string and clips you could set up a good situation.
lovely video. I do ruler work on vintage straight stich machines very successfully with a standard oval shaped plastic darning foot and have never had it jump over the 1/4 inch rulers I use, though it would over the skinny metal ones Ive seen. I've also found the sliders unnecessary (good thing because they peeled some vintage finish off 2 machines I tried it on) and I skip gloves because I hate the feel. If you have an expensive machine I can understand paying the money for the specialty foot, but it's nearly impossible to knock out the timing on my beauties and if I did I could fix it myself. This doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. The rulers add a lot to the free motion fun.
❤️ - love the take a breath part. So important in tackling intricate detail.
There was an Alaskan Cruise with yourself and Tula last year. How I wish I had been on board. Hope you are able to repeat this in the future. Two of my favourite Quilters, bar none
I watched again. I love it. I did get a ruler foot for my machines.
Ok - this is my next step. I acquired my Sweet Sixteen about 18 months ago and have not learned nearly enough technique. The fact that I am not immediately perfect really bugs me. I think that learning this technique will help me to be less afraid of learning to use "Molly".
Yes! You have to just play on it and get some practice. A ruler is great because it gives you a nice guide to follow.
I hope it helps you knowing that when I do buy the rulers I’ll only buy your newest one.
An interesting idea I would like to try. Wish I could move my quilt as smoothly as Angela does. Just cannot seem to overcome the inertia of the quilt on the table.
+Chris McNeil Do you have the glider mat underneath? Does make a heck of a difference as I had to same trouble as you before I bought the sheet! I paid NZ$110 so not cheap but comes in a nice tube so stays clean if I am piecing!
I agree, a slider mat definitely helps. Also keeping all parts of the quilt on the table will help prevent drag.
Yes, you are right Angela, but having a double quilt on the table makes it hard to keep it all on so I surround myself with tables and ironing board etc to keep it all level! Its quite a silly look when I come downstairs to sew and see it but who cares! It works!
I would appreciate a video of rulerwork and a large quilt being managed
Yes that would be a good tutorial
Thank you so much for this! Will it work with a low shank domestic machine? Just want to make sure before I buy one.
This is very old but thx for the advice and lesson.
I notice that you have a curved edge on your ruler too. Can you use that as well as the straight edges?
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Yes!
You are amazing. Where do you get those specialty rulers
loved the video
(Fighting with) i mean..Trying to sew a queen on a domestic machine!
Are you using a stitch regulator or in manual mode?
I love this ruler
I have a two Pfaff’s 2057 and 1471. Do you know if there is a foot for them?
I'm quilting straight lines on a king size quilt for my daughter (good thing I like her!!) I have a sit down midarm with a slider mat on the table. I also have two tables, one on either side. I'm having a difficult time using the ruler in any position other than towards me.....and its very difficult to turn this big of quilt around. any suggestions on how to improve the flow going in other directions....my quilt is a big swirl so the lines go around and around. thanks for any suggestions!
Fantastic,!!!!
WHERE DO YOU BUY THE SPECIAL RULER IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA ?
Where are you in QLD? find the HQ dealer closest to you I live on the Sunshine coast and there is is HQ dealer in Caloundra that sells the rulers
Judy Hall
How do you get your sweet sixteen worked on?
What do you set machine on freemotion drop feed dogs
where can i purchase this ruler.
Here's a link to it! quilting-is-my-therapy.myshopify.com/products/hq-versa-tool
Stephanie Johnson did you get the ruler?
What's the good and bad about it?
Where can I get a sweet sixteen machine
WHAT AM I AGREEING TO, IF I COMPLETE THIS SECTION. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW BEFORE I COMIT MYSELF. SOPHY
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