First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting - book tour and giveaway
September 27th, 2013
A few years ago my friend and fellow guild member, Christina Cameli, gave a presentation at guild on free-motion quilting on home machines. Christina’s presentation was my first lesson in FMQ on a home machine, and she was an amazing teacher and gave me my start on my FMQ journey. It came as no surprise to me when I found out Christina had authored a FMQ book! Now everyone can get Christina’s lessons!
I’m not a reader. Like NOT a reader. My friend Mo “Evelyn Wood” Bedell can read a book in days, and that same book that she loaned me has taken me 2+ years to get halfway through it. So in this weird “hey I like pictures” way, I was able to read ish Christina’s book and get sooo much out of it. THAT is a great book when an author can reach all kinds of readers, especially terrible ones like myself. FSTFMQ is filled with tips and tricks and all kinds great information. And to top that off, there’s a ton of crazy, great projects to make!
So using Christina’s quilting motifs, that range from super beginner to advanced, I set out to try them on some notebook covers I was making.
With the book next to my machine for reference, I gave it go. First on one notebook cover, and then on a second one. I’m totally digging this!
Oh hai, shameless plug.
Sometimes I blow my mind that I’m actually FMQ’ing. I’m still learning, and I’m certainly no where near to being good at this - but I love doing it, I love my continued learning and I’m most of all I’m happy with finishing a quilt in a few days vs a few months. (and by months I mean years)
Wanna see what others are saying ab out Christina’s fantastic book? Follow along on the FSTFMQ Tour:
9/25 - Allison Rosen: Stash Books Blog
9/26 - Jessica Alexandrakis: Life Under Quilts
9/27 - Monica Solorio-Snow: Happy Zombie
9/28 - Susan Beal: West Coast Crafty
9/29 - Kathy Mack: Pink Chalk Studio
9/30 - Angela Walters: Quilting is my Therapy
10/1 - Amanda Jean Nyberg: Crazy Mom Quilts
10/2 - Megan Dye: Megs Monkey Beans
10/3 - Victoria Findlay Wolfe: Victoria Findlay Wolfe Quilts
10/4 - Katie Pedersen: Sew Katie Did
10/5 - Christina Cameli: A Few Scraps
Win a copy of First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting! Leave a comment by Tuesday, October 1st by noon-ish PST and one lucky winner will be drawn via random.org. A United States winner can choose either an eBook or a hard copy, and an international winner can win an eBook.
Edited in: The giveaway has now ended, and using random.org for comments 1-247, the winner is #79 by Nadra (of Germany!!) from ellisandhiggs. Congratulations, Nadra!!
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
Agreed about the speed factor! And I like that mistakes are kind of lost on the easy-goingness of FMQ patterns too - a very forgiving learning curve :)
September 27th, 2013I would be happy to win this book, thanks for the chance.
September 27th, 2013I need all the help I can get with FMQ–I’d love to win an e-copy of this book!
September 27th, 2013Thanks for the chance to win a copy of what looks like a book that I “must” own. :)
September 27th, 2013I would SO love to win a copy of this book. I have three quilt tops sitting in my sewing room looking at me, just asking to be quilted!
September 27th, 2013I would so love to be able to FMQ my own quilts, maybe this book would give me th pointers and so confidence. I’m so herky jerky, my FMQing is ugly, I wish I had some rhythm and smoothness to my quilting. Thank you for showing us this book, I’ll look for it at my LQS. ;-> Toni Anne
September 27th, 2013Oh how I’d like to win this book! I really really really want to try fmq but I am scard to death of it!
September 27th, 2013I love the “straight” swirly lines! I have to try that one. This looks like a great book.
September 27th, 2013Have not tried FMQ your blog post makes me want to try it. A copy of this book would help.
September 27th, 2013I’m a beginner fmq-er, so this book looks really helpful. Thanks for the chance!
September 27th, 2013I’d love to learn FMQ. I like your idea of starting with something so small!
September 27th, 2013What a lovely book! I so need it! Still struggling with FMQ.
September 27th, 2013I’ve been meaning to brush up on my quilting skills since making my very first one earlier this year. This book looks just the ticket -would LOVE to win one. May have to check it out either way. (By the way your notebook covers are adorable!)
September 27th, 2013This looks like a great book and as I just started mu FMQ journey I would love to have it in my library. Thanks for the giveaway!
September 27th, 2013Well….as I am just starting this the timing is perfect!! Please count me in!!
September 27th, 2013Thank you so much!!
I’d love to win this book. Thank you for the chance to win.
September 27th, 2013I’m trying to teach myself FMQ, so this would be a great book to help me.
September 27th, 2013This looks like a great book. Learning FMQ would be a great skill to have, as it really adds a unique look to quilts.
September 27th, 2013I am learning how to do free-motion quilting and this looks like a great book for beginners. Starting with small things is probably the best way to do it. And not be afraid to try out new borders.
September 27th, 2013I love seeing how everyone is using Christina’s new book and I want to try some of those projects myself. Thank you for a fun blog post. I would love to win a copy of this book!
September 27th, 2013Looks like just the help I need!
September 27th, 2013Since my attempts have only been straight-line quilting-in-the-ditch, I would love to learn how to make pretty patterns.
Don’t know why I’m afraid, but sure would like to learn how to make some swirly lines that look as pretty as yours do in the pictures.
Thank you!
September 27th, 2013I’d love to learn how to do this! I’m not quite brave enough yet!
September 27th, 2013You are so lucky to have the guidance from your friend. I hope her book helps a klutz like me.
September 27th, 2013Christina’s book is amazing and so is your quilting!
September 27th, 2013This looks like the book that could help me a lot with FMQ. I need something so I have different designs to use on my quilts.
September 27th, 2013I would love to have this book! It looks great and easy for a begginer like me.
September 27th, 2013I’ve love the loof of fmq but have been afraid to try it! Maybe this book would help?!!
September 27th, 2013Maybe this book would inspire me to try FMQ. I would love to learn how to do it.
September 27th, 2013I’d love to learn how to do this. Thx!
September 27th, 2013I would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway chance.
September 27th, 2013This book looks amazing. I could use some pointers to improve my fmq.
September 27th, 2013I love free motioning…it all takes practise
September 27th, 2013Looks like a great book. I could use a lesson on how to do something other than stipple quilting. :-)
September 27th, 2013I would love to win a book like this - or buy one if an another lucky winner wins it.
September 27th, 2013I’ve just started into the world of these type of quilts and have been looking for someone to ‘quilt’ the end result; but in actual fact I would love to finish it myself without buying an expensive long-arm machine.
This book seems to be just what I have been looking for.
Your notebook covers look great. That picture of a page from the book tells me I really need to get that book. Thanks for the chance to win.
September 27th, 2013I love your notebook covers! Would love to win this book. Thanks!
September 27th, 2013I’m so intimidated by free motion quilting! This book looks awesome. Would love to win it!
September 27th, 2013FMQ has defeated me many times before…maybe this book would be a turning point for me! I’d love to learn how to do it well. Thanks for the give away!
September 27th, 2013OOOO this looks like just what I need. I’m a ninny when it comes to FMQ–I’m actually afraid to try it though I love the looks one can achieve!
September 27th, 2013This book is on my wishlist so I hope I win it. I have been practicing on quilt blocks but have yet to do a quilt.
September 27th, 2013I would love to have this book, it truly looks like a valuable guide. My FMQ can use some improvement!
Love,
Ilse
September 27th, 2013How I struggle with this! I would LOVE to win this- it could be the key to success for me. I do like the idea of starting on smaller projects like book covers- thanks for the great idea!
September 27th, 2013Don’t beat yourself up so much - I think you did a great job on those journal covers. I’m a beginner FMQer too, but I like seeing what I can pull off with my limited experience. It’s beautiful.
September 27th, 2013You always post such interesting things! Christina’s book looks like just what I’m looking for to start my free motion quilting journey. Love your notebook covers. That gives me an idea of what I can start FMQ on.
September 27th, 2013I really want to learn to FMQ - thanks for the giveaway!
September 27th, 2013What pattern did you use for hte notebook covers or did you just wing it? I like FMQ but only have a few designs that I am comfortable doing. I’d love to expand my designs.
September 27th, 2013I would love to win this book,sound interesting,thank you for the chance.
September 27th, 2013I love the rows of curly Q’s! I have to invest in this book!
September 27th, 2013Would love a copy. Your stitching looks awesome!
September 27th, 2013I would love to win this book. I have yet to venture into the realm of machine quilting- this sounds like it would be a great introduction!
September 27th, 2013It would be AWESOME to quilt my own quilts. Then the entire quilt would have been made by ME!!! Thank you for the chance to win what looks to be a WONDERFUL book.
September 27th, 2013Thanks for offering a chance to win this book, I have plenty of flimsies to practice on!
September 27th, 2013I remember her giving some tutorials on her blog a while back and they were so useful. I can’t wait for her book”
September 27th, 2013I need this book!
September 27th, 2013Great job of your notebook covers! Christina is the one who got me started on FMQ as well - way back when I first started making quilts!
September 27th, 2013Gorgeous covers!! Thank you for the chance!
September 27th, 2013I’d love to win the book. I really need some more help with my FMQ’ing!
September 27th, 2013I love the tin with the Swiss village scene. Learning to FMQ would be great too!
September 27th, 2013I’d love to learn how to free-motion quilt and this book looks like it would be a great guide for me!
September 27th, 2013Your notebook covers are great! And this book would be so fun to get better fmq skills! :)
September 27th, 2013Ooh! What a great book! This would definitely be helpful for figuring out FMQ on my new BabyLock Jane!
September 27th, 2013This looks like a wonderful book. Practice is what I need, and this would be very helpful.
September 27th, 2013Oh yes, I totally need that book. Just got my Singer Featherweight back from servicing, and it now has a free motion foot. :)
September 27th, 2013I have only tried FMQ once on a scrap that I turned into a mug rug. It was the quality you would expect from a “first try”, but I have been too scared to try it again! Thanks for the chance to win a book that could take away my fear!
September 27th, 2013This looks like a great reference! Thanks!
September 27th, 2013I need this book! My Free motion quilting needs help :)
September 27th, 2013This book would help get me to the next level of quilting!
September 27th, 2013I would love to win a copy of this book. FMQ is on my list of things to learn this year and it is almost October!!
September 27th, 2013Your FMQ looks great! I feel I’m terrible at FMQ, and it always intimidates me
September 27th, 2013i am still skerd to try FMQ-ing.
September 27th, 2013I want to learn fmq! This would be perfect!!
September 27th, 2013I love your loops. I haven’t taken the plunge to patterns that cross themselves - afraid of puckers.
September 27th, 2013My daughter introduced me to machine quilting and I’m having so much fun. This book would sure help me move to free motion quilting. Thanks for the chance.
September 27th, 2013I am looking forward go getting my hands on a copy of this soon, I get stuck trying to be creative with how to use FMQ!
September 27th, 2013That looks like a great collection of free-motion quilting designs, that I would love to win!
September 27th, 2013I love it! Im always looking for good, beginer FMQ designs. Fingers crossed!
September 27th, 2013Cool! I am curious about the book… I am not a FMQuilter and a bit afraid of it…. Congrats!
September 27th, 2013I tried to free motion quilt once, but failed miserably… maybe I should give it another try? This is my chance :)
Nadra
September 27th, 2013That’s my kind of FMQ….simple and pretty.
September 27th, 2013I would love to win this book. I have never fmqed, though I did pick up an fmq foot for my machine, along with a quilt halo, so I’m set to go. I just need a push. Thanks for the chance.
September 27th, 2013Oh I would love to win this book. I need ideas and this looks great.
September 27th, 2013I would love to learn how to FMQ!
September 27th, 2013Hello Monica,this book looks so neat! I’d love to win it! Thank You! Happy Stitching!
September 27th, 2013Learning FMQ is one of my goals and this book looks like a wonderful way to get started!
September 27th, 2013wow!! that is definitely a book i need!
September 27th, 2013Working hard to learn this free motion stuff. Hope to win :-)
September 27th, 2013I really want to learn to do this! I am not very adventurous and i think this book would help.
September 27th, 2013It’s worth commenting here just to see yor self called “fabulous”. Seriously, the notebook covers are very cute. The more I see of the FMQ on these blogs the more eager I am to see the book.
September 27th, 2013Thanks for the great giveaway. I’ve been looking forward to this book.
September 27th, 2013Looks like such a great book! I love your covers! Thanks for the chance to win!
September 27th, 2013Dang, that looks like a winner!! I like your project too, missy!! xoxo
September 27th, 2013Can’t wait to win it!
September 27th, 2013this book would be fabulous! I just upgraded to a previously loved Bernina 440qe and would love to learn free motion quilting!
September 27th, 2013Anything that can help me get past the straight line quilting, fingers crossed!
September 27th, 2013I really need to learn how to FMQ before I die…so I’d better get crackin’…the book would help, I know!
September 27th, 2013How wonderful! I need to gain some FMQ confidence for sure. Thanks for the chance!
September 27th, 2013This book looks fantastic! I’ve been way too intimidated to try FMQ on my own. This would be a huge help. Thanks for the chance to win.
September 27th, 2013This book is going to be flying off the shelves…..Having that book right next to your machine will really take the stress off for a lot of us. What I saw ,well, it looks like it will give us the confidence we need to dive right in….I put my quilts together in sections. This is something I’ve been looking for….easy to do….
September 27th, 2013I’ve been trying to learn this, looks like a great resource.
September 27th, 2013I only recently discovered her blog and I think her fwq ideas are so doable! I just tried a couple of her freebies on her blog on recent quilts. I’d love a copy of the book.
September 27th, 2013Wow! I just LOVE your notebooks and FMQ!!!!! I’m looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of this book! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
September 27th, 2013Christina’s book looks great. Nice simple designs to get everyone started. Great job Christina… and great job to you. Your projects look great.
September 27th, 2013Thanks for te giveaway!
September 27th, 2013Love your book covers you FMQ is really good. I want to learn. I have tried some on my own. I probably should buy a book. And I might get a lot further win it.
September 27th, 2013I actually enjoy FMQ but it looks pretty awful! This book would help me out so much. Thanks for the chance.
September 27th, 2013I just started teaching myself free motion quilting and am finding it so much fun. I don’t know why I was so scared of it for YEARS. This book looks like it would be helpful. Thanks for the giveaway!
September 27th, 2013FMQing is something that I really want to do but I keep chickening out of. I need to start with something smaller than a lap quilt I think!
September 27th, 2013I’d love to win this book! I love free motion quilting and am always looking for ways to improve.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
September 27th, 2013Looks like a lovely book ~ Thanks!
September 27th, 2013Great job on the FMQing! I might need to buy this book if I don’t win. Fingers crossed!!
September 27th, 2013I can’t wait to try that loop-de-loop. Thanks for the give-away!
September 27th, 2013Your notebook covers are so cute!! Way to go :)
September 27th, 2013Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous book!!
September 27th, 2013I would love to learn more about free motion quilting!
September 27th, 2013Thanks for the chance to win this great book!
September 27th, 2013I think your free motion quilting looks great compared to mine, so I could really use that book! Your notebook covers are pretty nifty too.
September 27th, 2013Oh, I so want to read this book. And I would really read it, no ish. I’m ishish about lots of things, but I won’t waver a seam’s width if it will help me learn to do this thing I want so badly to learn, because I tend to do it so badly now
September 27th, 2013I think that zig zag quilting is just the right touch for my quilting project that’s up next. Your loops look great!
September 27th, 2013I would love to experiment with these patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.
September 27th, 2013This would be a great start (I think. I haven’t seen it yet but I like her blog, so it’s bound to be a win.)
September 27th, 2013I’m making my first quilt right now and am hand quilting it. I look forward to trying machine quilting.
September 27th, 2013For the life of me, I struggle with free motion quilting. I, too, can use all the help I can get.
September 27th, 2013I really want to get better at FMQ - this book looks so helpful!
September 27th, 2013Love to machine quilt, but not good at all. This book will help me.
September 27th, 2013This sounds like just the book I need. I have no idea how to machine quilt. I can only quilt by hand, thanks for the chance.
September 27th, 2013I so need help with my FMQ.
September 27th, 2013Your notebook covers are wonderful. Would love a chance of winning the ebook :)
September 27th, 2013I’ve never tried FMQ - I’d love to have a go!!
September 27th, 2013Pick me!! Christina’s presentation at guild was awesome.
September 28th, 2013These journal covers look great, I love the quilting design on them and would very much love a book that showed me how!
September 28th, 2013I struggle with learning to FMQ, have practiced what I consider a lot, and won’t do it on a quilt until I think I have mastered it. I keep thinking my machine doesn’t like doing it! N
September 28th, 2013Some of us are just visual learners, I guess! And loop de loops appeal to me! Thanks for the giveaway!
September 28th, 2013What a great opportunity to win a fabulous book!
September 28th, 2013Man, do I need this wisdom! Count me in! And thanks.
September 28th, 2013Your notebooks look great. I love to practice my FMQ and that practice really does pay off with better skills.
September 28th, 2013I would love to “read” this book and try some free motion! thank you!
September 28th, 2013If I end up being able to quilt like you with the aid of this book, I will count myself blessed!
September 28th, 2013I really want to learn to quilt my own quilts! I can stipple but that is about it. Time to get busy! I’d love a chance to win!
September 28th, 2013I really need to get started on learning FMQ!
September 28th, 2013I love FAQ’ing small projects - still working up to a large project! Love your notebook covers and fabric!
September 28th, 2013I LOVE FM Quilting and am always looking for simple designs to stitch. Her book looks interesting. Thanks for sharing.
September 28th, 2013I need all the FMQ help I can get! Sounds like a great place to start!
September 28th, 2013I am an FMQ novice & am more than a little scared about learning, somehow it seems so overwhelming & the couple of times I’ve attempted it have been less than great. Thanks for the chance to win this fab book, it sounds ideal for people like me!
September 28th, 2013Oh please, please, let me be the winner!! I would love to win this. Thank you for the chance.
September 28th, 2013Love the book. Now, take the fear of failure away and I’m ON BOARD.
September 28th, 2013Looks like a great book!
September 28th, 2013I’ve been fmq since 1995, I learn something new every day… love to win it!
September 28th, 2013Beautiful! I’m inspired to try it but I have not figured out my speed yet…
September 28th, 2013Your loops look great! Obviously I need this book :-/
September 28th, 2013I follow Christine, which led me to your blog and your FMQing. Great job!
How inspirational! It is always great to get new ideas for FMQ.
September 28th, 2013Boy if you are just starting to FMQ, then I’m not so far behind the times! Love your notebooks. Thanks for the give away!
September 28th, 2013Would love to win the book having just finished a course on FMQ, ok, got to get back to practicing…that’s the key!
September 28th, 2013I have been so afraid of quilting. I would love to try the projects in this book.
September 28th, 2013It’s just so much more economical for me to do my own quilting, but have a ways to go. Thanks for the chance - yours looks gorgeous!
September 28th, 2013Would love to win that, thanks
September 28th, 2013This book looks great. I have been practicing my FMQ, so this book would help a lot
September 28th, 2013Thank you for bringing this book to our attention. Looking forward to busting through the FMQ barrier!
September 28th, 2013I’m a visual learner and just looking at the pages of designs is a great reference tool.
September 28th, 2013Looks like this book would be a great help in finally trying some FMQ.
September 28th, 2013I immediately bought the book, but this would make a lovely gift.. I really needed a book like this to help me to learn how fun quilting can be.
September 28th, 2013What a cool book. I love to read and look at pictures too.
September 28th, 2013I would love to learn free motion quilting.
I need all the help I can get when it comes to free motion!
September 28th, 2013Looks like a great book for a beginning FMQ. I have done a little, but need lots of help and more practive, which I think is the key.
September 28th, 2013Oh, this looks like what I need! I’ve had some good experiences with FMQ…and some not so good. Most recently the latter, and it was pretty demoralizing. Thanks for the giveaway!
September 28th, 2013I desperately need help on FMQ, so this book would be perfect! Thanks.
September 28th, 2013This is what I need. I am tried of stitch in the ditch. I am ready for anew challenge. Thanks for the chance
September 28th, 2013I’d love to try to master some designs other than stippling (which I’m pretty good at). Thanks for telling us about this great book!
September 28th, 2013This book looks to have lots of ideas! Thanks for the chance!
September 28th, 2013I’m recently retired and returning to sewing and quilting after a long hiatus. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
September 28th, 2013I’m just starting to learn how to free motion quilt. Didn’t know this book exsisted. I would to win this book to help me on my journey!
September 28th, 2013I love to get new and fresh ideas for FMQ. I’m not too crazy about tracing patterns, so, FMQ is the way to go for me.
September 28th, 2013I would LOVE this book!!
September 28th, 2013Would dearly love to win this book. I need all the help I can get when it comes to free-motion quilting!
September 28th, 2013I love this book, I bought the e book, but I really want the hard copy. Is that totally selfish of me?!
September 28th, 2013I’m a visual learner too…I would love to win!
September 28th, 2013Ive really been wanting to learn to FMQ. This book would be an awesome start. Thanks for the chance!
September 28th, 2013This looks like just the book to help me break out of my FMQ rut/ fear!
September 28th, 2013Fabulous! Looks like I need to try it.
September 28th, 2013I’m really new at FMQ, I practice now and again. I sure hope the book will help me. Thank you for the chance to win.
September 28th, 2013I would “sew” like to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
September 28th, 2013I heard about this book from Sara at Confessions of a Fabric Addict and have added it to my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win.
September 29th, 2013I’d love to win a copy of this book - it would be great to practise my FMQ and make projects all in one go!
September 29th, 2013It looks like a great book. I would love a chance to have it. I need all the help I can get! Thank you for the give a way.
September 29th, 2013I would love to take the plunge and do more FMQ! This book could certainly help me from drowning! ;)
September 29th, 2013I’m a 60+ new to quilting and having a blast learning to FMQ - this would be a golden resource for me. Love what I’ve seen of it thus far. Thanks for taking the initiative to help others!
September 29th, 2013Oh, super cool! Thanks for the giveaway!
September 29th, 2013Would love to get some pointers and design ideas. So far I’m only confident with meandering.
September 29th, 2013Looks like a great book, and thank-you for the giveaway
September 29th, 2013I just purchased a new Brother 1500 solely for FMQ–this book would be a valuable resource to use over and over again.
September 29th, 2013Well who doesn’t need a little extra help and guidance with FMQ! I love your journal covers,
September 29th, 2013Wow, looks like a great book!
September 29th, 2013I loved seeing your quilted notebook covers and I think your free motion designs from Christina’s new book look great! You’ve given me an idea for a Christmas gift that I want to make. Thanks!
September 29th, 2013I would really love to win this book. I am learning free motion quilting and need all the help I can get. Thanks for the chance to win!
September 29th, 2013Swirls, leaves, geometric shapes. I’d love to learn how to do it all!
September 29th, 20131. I am from Oregon (Corvallis), but have lived in TX for many years.
September 29th, 20132. On Friday, I tried my first FMQ and it was a disaster! Obviously I need this book.
3. I am going to start following your blog.
Nice notebook covers! Looks like a great book. Thanks!
September 29th, 2013I’m convinced that improving my fmq skills is the key to finishing up some of my works-in-progress. This book sounds like it would be a fantastic help in that. Thanks much for the chance to enter.
September 29th, 2013I would SO love to win this book! I’ve heard so much about it and think it will be the perfect encouragement I need to finally sew together these large blocks I have and do some FMQ on them. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
September 29th, 2013he! he! I kind of blow my mind too that I am doing fmq myself too. thanks for the giveaway.
September 29th, 2013looks like a FANTASTIC book! One I certainly could use :)
September 29th, 2013you did a great job on your comp book covers! so cute. looks like a great book to have in sewing arsenals!
September 29th, 2013I need this book. I have lots of things that need to be quilted, but I’m afraid to do it!
September 29th, 2013Your journal covers are wonderful!
September 29th, 2013The first thing that struck me when I came to read your post was the red tin in the pictures - cuz I have the very same tin!!! My mother-in-law gave it to me years ago. I keep my embroidery supplies in it. LOVE. :)
I would love to win this book! I need all the help I can get to learn FMQ.
September 29th, 2013I would be thrilled to master the loopy pattern!
September 29th, 2013Have been wanting to try FMQ! This book might just be the push in the right direction I’ve been needing! Thanks for the chance to win.
September 29th, 2013Looks like a great book as well as a wonderful teacher !
September 29th, 2013I have tried with not great results ….would love to learn !
Thanks for your review & the giveaway !
I would love to learn some extra technique for FMQ! Thanks for this lovely opportunity!
September 29th, 2013I would love to win Christina’s book. If not though, I will save my money and buy it after I get through paying my rent!
September 29th, 2013I just purchased a Gammill Charm quilting machine. I would love to take a peek see inside this book.
September 29th, 2013Would love to win. Always stressing on the quilting!
September 29th, 2013Wow, I am also NOT a reader, so love a book that can teach me with pictures. I am stuck on wobbly loops :( I love Christina’s blog, always gives me something to think about making.
September 29th, 2013This sounds like an awesome book, I want one!
September 29th, 2013I would love love this book! I’m just stepping into the world of FMQ and need a guide!
September 29th, 2013I want to learn FMQ. And this book sounds like the perfect book for me.
September 29th, 2013Love your FMQ journal covers!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!! I want to learn too!
September 29th, 2013I love your blog, and that book looks awesome! Thank you for the giveaway!
September 29th, 2013This sounds like a perfect book for me. I have yet to give free motion quilting a try but am eager to learn! Thanks for the chance to win!
September 29th, 2013My ability to FMQ with grace is definitely in need of all the help I can get. I believe this book will be a big help to me.
September 29th, 2013FMQ takes lots of practice and good instructions! So I will give it the time! I just want to win one of these great books! Your FMQ is so much better than mine! Be happy it looks so nice!
September 30th, 2013I took a class on FMQ years ago, but I have been too intimidated to really try it. I could use a refresher!
September 30th, 2013I would love to win a copy of this book, it sounds like a great thing to have when starting to FMQ. I have been starting to learn FMQ and so far am having a great time with it. Thanks for a chance to win.
September 30th, 2013My face is on the WANTED poster for Needs Help With FMQ. This books sounds just like what I need. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
September 30th, 2013I would love, love to win this book.
September 30th, 2013your FMQ looks great, Monica! And so does the book. I would love to win it!
September 30th, 2013I desperately need some more FMQ variety in my world. Love what you’ve done with what you’ve learned. And I’m so glad it’s available as an e-book. Just might buy my own copy!
September 30th, 2013I’ve just started FMQ and I need all the help I can get! Thanks much for the wonderful giveaway!
September 30th, 2013I love all the variety. So pretty!
September 30th, 2013Nice job on the quilting - the notebook covers look great! I’m a newer quilting and very hesitant to try FMQ. I’d love this as a reference - thanks for the chance!
September 30th, 2013I love your FMQ and would love to give it a try. Thanks for the review.
September 30th, 2013i have only mastered stippling… it is time to move on! i love the variety of other options in the book!
October 1st, 2013Looks like fun. I might be able to do this!
October 1st, 2013The quilting looks great! Would love to learn more, didn’t work out to well when I tried. So fingers crossed….!!!!!
October 1st, 2013This looks like a wonderful book! I don’t have a clue on how to quilt so this book looks to be perfect. Thanks for the giveaway.
October 1st, 2013I struggle with FMQ, so it sounds like this book would be a super help.
October 1st, 2013What a wonderful resource this would be. I’ve only quilted three quilts so far; all straight-line, and I really want to try FMQ (on a small project first!) Would love to have this to guide me!
October 1st, 2013This book looks amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!
October 1st, 2013would love to win this book. need it bad! thanks
October 1st, 2013Thanks for always hosting such great giveaways! :)
October 1st, 2013When you’re practicing the FMQ on other projects, do you use batting? I’ve always wanted to learn this, but am a little scared to try on quilt tops I’ve spent so long finishing!! Hopefully the book will be a great tool!
October 1st, 2013If I don’t win it this afternoon I’m going to buy it. Looks fantastic!
October 1st, 2013Looks like fun! And boy could I use the lessons :D
Julie
October 1st, 2013All I can say about FMQ is that is so addicting. No doubt about it!!!
October 1st, 2013I am just trying to learn FMQ since my machine quilter has gone hollywood on me and is not doing quilts anymore!
Thanks for the chance to win this book that would help me learn these techniques.
Happy Sewing
October 1st, 2013Looks pretty wonderful!
October 1st, 2013I so agree, what a great idea to include small projects! Love this book. : ) And you for offering it to us.
October 1st, 2013I was wondering if you were planning on publishing the pattern for the notebook covers. They look really cute, and the perfect size to practice fmq on!
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Hi Bonnie, and thanks! I actually had a pattern published in 2006, but it’s no longer around. I’m going to hopefully re-release an updated PDF version (to my shop) soon!
October 2nd, 2013What an AMAZING book!!!
October 2nd, 2013