Hello My Quilting Friends! Learn how to quilt your own quilts with your sewing machine or longarm.
Welcome to Leah Day Quilting, a channel dedicated to machine quilting on all styles of machines! I began sharing videos in 2009 when I started the Free Motion Quilting Project. Since then, I've shared over 2000 quilting tutorials on every step of the quilting process including piecing, basting, free motion quilting, walking foot quilting, longarm quilting, ruler quilting, and binding
No matter where you are in your quilting journey, or what type of quilting machine you're using, you're sure to find helpful, inspiring machine quilting videos here!
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You give us so many suggestions that have me saying, "That makes so much sense - why didn't I think of that before?"
I'm so happy you found this helpful!
That's so useful Leah thank you!
My MIL pieced beautiful quilt tops. She was raised in Oklahoma during the times of the dust bowl. She backed all of her quilts with 100% cotton muslin. That’s just what she grew up using and she never changed. Quilts were to use, and you only saw the top when it was on the bed.
Thank you for sharing!
I didn’t get the fabric that goes on the rollers.
Did you order from LeahDay.com? I'll be happy to send you some grip tape. It's basically the grip tape for sprained ankles available at most grocery stores.
@@LeahDay that’s okay. I actually have some of that. Thanks for answering.
Great to know thank you 😊
Good tip thanks for sharing 😊
Have you tried removing the tissue paper with a damp cloth?
How much quilting area do you have with the little rebel and the frame?
You'll have around 8-9 inches, depending on the size of the frame rails. I find I have more space within a Cutie Frame than an Evolution Hoop Frame because the rails are thicker. Does that make sense?
I’m getting a new Grace 21” quilting machine with a 12 foot frame. Do you have a video of how to do the computer operations for a frame that you don’t have to shift the quilt sideways ? Obviously, it has to be rolled down but I’d like to see how it works with a 12 foot frame. Thank you !
No, a 12 foot frame only advances the quilt by rolling onto the rails. Rolling rail frames are not Hoop Frames - you do not advance side to side. 130 inches wide is the maximum sized quilt you can load on your frame, and that really is the biggest size quilt you'd ever want to put on a bed!
They really needed this! Next- a good walking foot!
I certainly agree!
What is your foundation made of?
I believe I was foundation piecing on top of another piece of 100% cotton fabric. It was several years ago now, so it might have been paper, fabric, or stabilizer.
What kind of pins are using to attach your leader to the backing?
I've been using glass head pins, but recently switched to Magic brand longarm pins and they are great! We're aiming to add them to our website soon.
This is super pretty. I'm doing a marathon. I've always been subscribed and for some reason KZread won't let me stay subscribed? No wonder I haven't seen you for so long, I always watch my recommendations. How sad but I'm back with remembering to start watching for you. This is so pretty and the paper stencils idea is awesome. I need all these patterns. Glad to see you my quilty friend!!!! Stay safe
Thank you for watching! Yes, algorithms are hard on notifications and subscriptions these days. It's a lot better to regularly search for the people you like to watch and see if anything new is posted. I'll try to do better with using the notification area too, but honestly, I don't have much control over this and have accepted that. Have a wonderful day!
I love love love this idea. Perfect for beginners
Thank you! I've since come out with Paper Stencils, which are even easier to use and don't require any extra equipment - leahday.com/products/quilting-stencils
Thank you so much for such helpful video!
You are so welcome!
Fabulous! Really needed the visual and your explanation was so helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing kindness!
Always an educational and fun video by Leah! Looking forward to this one, too !
Thank you! Hope it answers a question you had about the Little Rebel!
Thank-you for sharing your talents ❤❤
So nice of you!
Always a pleasure too watch and listen to your advice. Ontario Canada.
Love watching your videos.
I appreciate hearing this - thank you!
😊 where can we find the write up? Nice tutorial
You can find it right here - leahday.com/blogs/qct/gold-card-tutorials Let me know if you have more questions and I'll update this tutorial as needed!
@@LeahDay thanks! I thought it was linked in description. Appreciate the quick response
Good morning
Good morning
Olá boa tarde de Portugal! 🤗❤️
Where can I buy the blue clamps thing? What is their diameter? And how much do they cost?
The back, front, and side clamps come with the Cutie Breeze frame. leahday.com/products/cutie-quilting-frame
Thank you so much for you instruction...new long arm...quilt on...I can do this !!!
Yes! You can do it!
That is a beautiful crazy colored backing...and we are lookin at the wrong side correct
That's Island Batik Fabric - it's gorgeous!
Well, I don’t have a Grace Continuum. I have the Grace Majestic. Old one, yes. lol. That’s ok. It still works great. My husband made me an adapter for attaching the Idler arm, which was my batting rail, that I don’t use. Works great, just thought I could get something a little better and/more professional. I don’t know why, it works. All that matters, right. Thanks Leah, for all the work you do, to educate us.
Yes, older frames didn't have options like an Idler Rail. I'm so glad you were able to DIY this and make your frame even more functional!
So innovative. I’m always rigging up something, also. You said something about a video that shows how you added the Idler rail? I can’t find it?
Never mind. I found it. Thanks for the video.
I'm linking up the video just in case someone else is looking for it - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaR_r7dsYLaWn5M.html&lc=Ugx2LE6Q8Btmu9DWj7F4AaABAg
I love love your sea oats design and have incorporated tiny swirl birds in it for a possible place in my bird log cabin quilt. How do you use this as an all over edge to edge design? I am a new quilter and up to now have only tried straight line quilting. I have tried to make it meandering but it gets all lost and unbalanced. Would you just do it in rows? On a juki home machine. Thanks! Karin
I recommend trying one of our paper quilting stencils to help you master free motion quilting - leahday.com/products/quilting-stencils I'll see about adding a Sea Oat with swirl birds... that is very specific and sounds cute! Quilting on the stencils gives you something to focus on and a linear path from left to right. The paper is very easy to rip away after you're done so long as you beat up the quilt a little bit (roll it up with the paper to the inside and outside). I hope that helps!
@@LeahDay Thank you! My first attempts are pretty primitive, but I wish I could send you a picture. I have a number of very easy birds I practiced from different line drawings. But I like the curlicue bird best and it is smoothest. I’ll look at the stencils. Thank you again.
Thank you so much for this video! I just was setting up my cutie breeze for the first time and this is the best video I have seen. Appreciate the great camera angles and the leader cloth info. I feel much more confident that I can do this!!
Awesome! So happy to help you set up and get started on your Cutie Breeze!
I don’t understand the way the foot works…it looks like it is “hopping” but I don’t see a spring…..
This particular foot is on an older Bernina sewing machine - a 1230. The hopping is within the foot bar itself as the needle moves up and down. Newer Bernina machines have a compatible ruler foot so make sure you work with a Bernina dealer to get that for your machine.
I noticed you locking your channel locks on the carriage. How can I get that? My machine doesn’t have it.
It’s not 100% required to use channel locks to hold the machine in place. I’ve attached QCT to a Cutie Breeze which doesn’t have channel locks and it worked just fine. Having them locks is convenient, but it’s not something you must have for this to work. In fact, if you forget and leave your machine locked in a direction, it would conflict.
@@LeahDay yep. I made one out of a piece of pvc pipe. It works pretty good, but is kinda hard to get on the wheel. I did forget to take it off, one time. Minor issue but I learned from that mistake…lol. I like the looks of yours. I really don’t know why I’m watching this video. I’m not automating my long arm…lol. Just like to watch your videos. Thanks
Leah, do I need to change anything about the take up rail, since I’ve added an idler rail?
The take up rail should be higher than your Idler Rail so the quilt builds up in the arm of the longarm instead of right against the quilt. Other than that, everything else stays the same.
@@LeahDay thanks Leah. I attached the idler height, just enough to slip my fingers to the first knuckle, under the rail and at a slight angle to the take up rail. The take up is about 2.5” above the idler. I haven’t quilted anything but a practice piece, but seems to work pretty good. I also changed my belly bar. I’m copying yours. Removing the leader cloth and I’m going to buy those clips you use. Just have to get that glue residue removed from the rail. I changed the actual rail from the take up with the back/belly rail and vice versa. So I didn’t have to reinstall the longer leader. Sorry. Didn’t mean to make this a novel. Just so excited, about how much easier it’s gonna be to quilt, since that’s my least favorite part. Now, it won’t my quilting any better, even after 11 years, lol, but the doing it will be less stressful. Thanks again for all the inspiration. I’ve watched you from the beginning. You’ve done so well for yourself and family. 👍
Thank you for this tutorial! ❤
I’m back for a refresh! Thank you for these videos! Much appreciated!
Welcome back! Thank you for watching!
I'm late, I just purchased the speed control, and love your instructions, although I had to rewind to see how you stopped it (I have not set it up yet on my frame). Thanks to you, I have an understanding of the accessory now. I just need to install and practice like you said.
Glad it helped!
I went to check out your site but b/c I am in Canada it wouldn't let me see your product. I understand that you don't ship outside of the USA but a lot of us Canadian's order things just on the otherside of the US and we go across the border to pick them up. I have family there and send things to my moms and get them when I visit. I suggest to change your website to let us see what you are selling and just warn us that you don't ship outside of the US. I hope this helps and encourages you.
Hi Mary - if you’d like to see our products, simply change the currency in the upper right corner to USD. While I wish we could serve everyone, it’s just not possible anymore we have had to change our site and block foreign orders. Thank you for your understanding.
I have the Eversewn Sparrow 25, I have had it for about 4 years
Thx
I learned this from Eleanor Burns. Everythind old is new again.
So true!
Best yet other's are just awful...❤
Thanks… I think…
I did all of your recommendations and now have a corruption and can’t even open the program. Sadly, Monday morning in Australia means waiting until tomorrow for email response.
I’m sorry to hear this, but I’m sure Tech Support will help you get back on track.
Do all the clamps come with the frame, or do you have to but them separately?
Yes, front, side and back clamps come with the frame. The only clamps sold separately are the bungee clamps and I find them less necessary or helpful with this frame due to the location of the bungee attachment.
I cannot find the pdf for QCT5 pantograph. I really need to download it so I can follow it.
This video and that previous PDF are now outdated. Please check the PDFs included with in you QCT help screen and you will find the most up to date version.
I use the serpentine stitch A LOT to quilt my quilts these days...but on a much old machine. Would you please do a demo of the alphabet feature? I am looking for a machine that I can afford that will help me NOT have to hand stitch my quilt labels.
Sure! That’s a great suggestion!
I find the challenge is the overlap by the lower end. With Barbies, the hip versus waist is such a large difference that we can see their behinds and the overlap at the V isn’t smooth which is not cool for stylish dresses. Maybe a zipper?
If you want to take on inserting a zipper only 3 inches long, that’s totally up to you! With my dress pattern, I was careful to overlap the back’s nicely and there isn’t a huge difference between the bunny’s hips and waist. As for surviving a toddler, make sure to backstitch at the back of the dress skirt seam. Betty had ripped one dress in this spot and it taught me to double check my backstitch in this area!
@@LeahDay thanks! I always backstitch, it’s been ingrained in me. I find it sad that toddlers are now playing with Barbies and by 7 or 8 they’re in such a hurry be adults. Back in the day, I dressed Barbies until 14! I learned to sew basic stuff and loved the design/fashion side of it.
Thank you Leah ! My Grandaughter her name is Leah . You do beautiful work
How many layers is this
I'm quilting through the quilt top, batting in the milddle and the fleece on the back. I tested and found I needed 3 layers or the quilt didn't stitch well with free motion quilting.
@@LeahDay I’m using the appliqué quit top ( fleece in middle and backing fabric . Doing quilt as you go !
I have the same love you swaddle blanket it's showing at 8:54
They are great!