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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Announcing the 12 Free-Motion Quilting Experts for the 2012 Challenge


I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the 12 Free-Motion Quilting Experts who have volunteered to help with the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge:
  1. Irene Bluhm
  2. Leah Day
  3. Ann Fahl
  4. Diane Gaudynski
  5. Susan Brubaker Knapp
  6. Don Linn
  7. Frances Moore 
  8. Cindy Needham
  9. Paula Reid
  10. Wendy Sheppard
  11. Patsy Thompson
  12. Sarah Vedeler
If you haven't yet taken the Pledge to learn and/or improve your FMQ skills, on a home sewing machine, in 2012, I hope you will consider doing so.  I think you'll be amazed how much you can learn in a year.


While I'll be sharing more info on what everyone can do to get ready for this challenge, which starts January lst when the first FMQ tutorial will be released, this is a great time to:
1) Make a few sample quilt sandwiches ideally out of good quality 100% cotton fabric, preferrably in a neutral fabric that will allow you to see your stitching.  A good general size is in the range of ~18-24"x18-24".
2) Make sure your sewing machine is in good working condition and that you are able to drop your feed dogs.

For those on Facebook, you may want to join a group that I created for this challenge called the "2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge".  This will be a helpful tool to help those participating in this challenge to network.

You may also want to watch some videos on YouTube about free-motion quilting.
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33 comments:

  1. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogDecember 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you all, that sounds very good, I´m so looking forward to participate at this project.
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente - Germany

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  2. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you and the 12 Quilting Experts who have volunteered, this will be great. I'm ready!

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  3. Dawnmarie's LifeDecember 7, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I'm so looking forward to getting started! Do you have any recommendations on sizes for sample sandwiches? Thanks again for putting this together!

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  4. BritaDecember 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Well, wow!

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  5. landscapeladyDecember 7, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Looking forward to it - thank you to all the teachers!

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  6. Stray Stitches (Linda G)December 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Great line up of teachers! I am so looking forward to this challenge :)

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  7. JocelynDecember 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Wow Darlene, what an amazing line up! Can't wait to get started.

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  8. BarbDecember 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    This is soooo exciting!!

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  9. Jackie's StitchesDecember 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    That's quite the line up! I'm looking forward to it. Is there a recommended size of quilt sandwich?

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  10. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    How exciting to see so many wonderful teachers! Like some of the others, I'm curious about the size of the practice sandwiches.

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  11. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    looking forward to getting started

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  12. Miss HillbillyDecember 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I will make some sandwiches up right away! Thanks so much!!

    Will your teachers talk 'thread'?

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  13. Marjorie's Busy CornerDecember 7, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Thank you so much for this...I am starting to do a little practicing....but need lots of help here...lol. I really am anxious, a bit nervous, and looking forward to learning as much as I can.

    Thanks again to you and the teachers....

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  14. Wacky WomanDecember 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Can't wait!

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  15. LeahDecember 7, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Woo Hoo! I love this list of wonderful free motion quilters. If anything, you're helping us connect with one another and I absolutely appreciate that Sew Cal Gal!

    Leah

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  16. Kd BrownDecember 7, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    This is SO EXCITING, SewCalGal! Thank you SO MUCH for your thoughtfulness and hard work! Kd ~ www.KdQuilts.com

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  17. pauletteDecember 7, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Wow Xs 12!! This sounds fantastic! Count me in!
    Paulette

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  18. Susan Brubaker KnappDecember 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Can't wait for this project to get started! What a great way to learn about free-motion stitching.

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  19. StitchingBahmaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Woo Hoo - this is gonna be fun! Thanks SewCalGal!

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  20. CoralDecember 7, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Looking forward to learning more about free motion quilting!

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  21. susanDecember 8, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't wait! And thanks to all those who will be teaching! I am so excited to start!

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  22. Josie McRazieDecember 8, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Come om Jan!! Lets get this whole holiday thing over with (yes call me Scrooge this year) i'm ready to do some quilting!!

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  23. Carrie P.December 8, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    i am really looking forward to doing this. I will be making up some sandwiches.

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  24. Linda E in NMDecember 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I guess I'm just dense, but I don't see how to join the group. I clicked on a link on the group list but didn't see anything happen.
    thanks for doing this - I am really looking forward to working on this.

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  25. HilachasDecember 8, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Will the "Practice" pieces be usable for other projects? Just wondering whether to make these out of muslin or of some nicer fabric if they can later be used in another project.

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  26. suemacDecember 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I am planning on participating. I have several batting scraps leftover from current projects and some fat quarters I am not using for anything at this time. I guess I am all set.

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  27. Bev SDecember 8, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I am going to try this out. I hope I can do this. Can't wait.

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  28. LauraDecember 8, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Hello,
    I'm running a FMQ QAYG QAL next year - http://quokkaquilts.blogspot.com/2011/12/thunder-and-lightning.html
    Might direct people to some of your posts for inspiration!
    :)

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  29. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogDecember 9, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Hi again,
    just one question, wich batting would you recommend? I want to be prepeard *lol*
    liebe Grüße
    Bente - Germany
    I like to QuiltBlog

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  30. Karen ODecember 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Thank you for the recommendation and review. It is good to learn about these things, even if I can't buy them right now!

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  31. Karen ODecember 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I am a follower.

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  32. JayardiDecember 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    • • • I'm impressed with the line up of experts. You can count me in. I am always looking for new ideas. Thank You!

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