Quilting Tutorials — Free Motion Quilting

How to Quilt Triangles

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Inspiration, QAL, Quilting Plan

How to Quilt Triangles

Now that we are done with all 12 blocks in this years free skill building quilt a long, we are ready to start quilting! Before we get started, I have one more set of ideas to share. When you are done, go grab all your other quilting plans and finish up your top! Don’t forget to post photos of your finished project and tag us @onwilliamsstreet so we don’t miss any.   Block Quilting Plan 1 This plan utilizes lots of straight lines to accentuate the shapes of the triangles. I started out by echoing each of the center triangles...


How to Quilt Dresden Blocks

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Quilting, Quilting Plan

How to Quilt Dresden Blocks

Dresden blocks are a classic! They have been around forever, but can still look modern and updated. I just love it when we can incorporate traditional blocks into modern quilts. This week, I’m showing a bunch of different ways you can quilt this fun block. I really wanted to make sure to show off the unique shape of the block with the quilting motifs I picked.   Quilting Motif 1 This motif keeps things simple by alternating two different designs. I opted to put a little spike on the top of the swirls to really make that shape stand out....


How to Quilt It – Square in the Square Block

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Inspiration, Quilting, Quilting Plan

How to Quilt It – Square in the Square Block

Each month, we are sharing multiple ways to quilt our Online Quilting Bee Skill Builder Blocks. When I’m creating a quilting plan, I always start with a picture and doodle with a pencil. This allows me to try lots of different ideas without much time commitment. Doodling is also one of the best ways to practice free motion quilting. It helps with muscle memory and finding a quilting path.   Quilting Plan 1 This first quilting plan creates a continuous ring around the center shape. I started with straight lines echoing the octagon around the center square. Next, I put...


How to Quilt the Star Block

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Inspiration, Quilting

How to Quilt the Star Block

I love star blocks. There are so many different varieties and you can use them in lots of different projects. They work great for babies and adults alike! Along with the versatility of star blocks, there are lots of different ways you can quilt them! I’m going to share 4 different quilting motifs you can use to finish your star quilts.   Quilting Motif 1 For this motif, start in the middle, swirl at the widest point in the block and then curve back into the outside point. I chose to swirl them all in the same direction to create...


How to Quilt Diamond Ribbon Candies

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Inspiration, Quilting

How to Quilt Diamond Ribbon Candies

While I do a lot of custom quilting, every once in a while a quilt just needs some good all over texture. This Diamond Ribbon Candy quilting motif is a great way to do that. It’s an easy motif that is perfect for beginners and can easily be done on a domestic or longarm.   Marking the Quilting Motif The first step in quilting this motif is to mark the diamond grid. If you have blocks that will work, it’s the easiest way to do it. The thing to keep in mind, is you want it wider than tall. For...