What is new is my adaptation of this long arm technique for use on a stationary machine, whether that’s a regular sewing machine or a sit-down long arm. So what exactly is ruler work? Actually, it’s not a new technique. Now here’s Amy, in her own words (photos courtesy of Amy and Craftsy): Hopefully one day, we’ll even be able to met in person. In fact, once Amy realized that I wasn’t an internet stalker, we began to get to know each other a bit better online. Ok, so maybe I was a bit over-excited about the idea of using ruler work on a domestic machine. I’m on a mission to convince more and more quilters that they can do amazing fmq on their domestic machines and this is like the missing link.” “Oh my gosh – you are like my long lost kindred spirit/free-motion quilter friend! Ruler work on a domestic machine – who ever heard of such a thing? Tell me more!! I would love to be able to do this on my BERNINA. In fact, she went back and found the first comment I ever left on her blog: I stumbled upon Amy’s blog about 2 years ago and was immediately in awe of her amazing free-motion skills. But before I do, I have to share a funny story of how we “met”. She’s an expert on quilting with rulers and has a brand new Craftsy Class out. However, today, I’m going to share a few words from my friend Amy Johnson who blogs over at Amy’s Free-Motion Quilting Adventures. Have you guys ever tried ruler work on your domestic sewing machines? I’m just getting started on this new-to-me machine quilting technique. Additionally, she brings 27 years experience as a Career and Technology Education Educator 17 as a middle school Family and Consumer Science teacher. She has been sewing since she was a teenager. Some quilting experience would be helpful.Īndi holds a BA in Home Economics from Adrian College, Adrian Michigan and a Master's Degree in Educational Technology from George Washington University, Washington, DC. You will need to be experienced and comfortable with the use of your sewing machine. Basic sewing supplies: thread snippers/cutters, marking pencil, machine quilting needles, scissors, pins. Quilting gloves (optional but recommended) Silicon Slide mat for your machine (i.e. Sandwiches need to be 24"x24" for the top layer and 28"x28" for the batting and backingĪll three pieces should be layered and pinned together with safety pins. 2 quilt sandwiches from the choices below: Variety of quilting rulers of your choice (Instruction manual also recommended if you are using these rulers) Good Measure Mini Lollipop Quilt Rulers by Amanda Murphy Quilting rulers (one of the options below) Sewing machine “hopping foot” or free motion foot Quilting ruler foot (absolutely required) Machine extension table (not required but recommended) Your sewing machine in good working order with the ability to drop feed dogs If you'd like to practice these new techniques in class, please bring: Maggie's also has a great fabric for free-motion practice by Amanda Murphy.Īlthough we encourage you to practice during class, you are not required to and may wish to attend for the demonstration only, then practice at home. The second half of the class will feature a demonstration and practice time for free-motion quilting. You may then choose to purchase those exact rulers and panel for practice or may bring rulers and quilt sandwiches of your own. The fabric panel is available at Maggie's. Andi will demonstrate the “Mini-Lollipop” quilt rulers by Amanda Murphy on a fabric panel designed for use with those rulers.
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