Beginner Free-Motion Quilting

Learn to quilt your own quilts with confidence.

Let's Start Quilting

This is where the fun begins! In this lesson, we’ll quilt together using simple, beginner-friendly designs. Don’t worry about making every stitch perfect. Pause the videos, practice each design as many times as you like, and most importantly—enjoy the process.

Before You Begin....

Before we begin quilting, let’s set up a practice sandwich. Spending a few minutes preparing your practice piece will make it much easier to focus on learning each design.

Straight & Wavy Lines

Straight and gently wavy lines are the foundation of free-motion quilting. In this section you’ll build confidence and learn designs you’ll use again and again.

Straight-ish Lines

Create clean, casual lines that prove perfect isn’t necessary for beautiful quilting.

Wavy Lines

Create soft, flowing lines that add movement and texture with ease

Wavy Cross-Hatch

Cross gentle wavy lines to create rich texture with an organic feel.

Straight/Wavy Cross-Hatch

Create soft, flowing lines that add movement and texture with ease

Meander Filler Designs

Meandering is where many quilters discover just how fun free-motion quilting can be. These easy, flowing designs will help you quilt with confidence and enjoy the journey.

Bad Hair Day

A fun warm-up design that gets your hands moving freely while improving control and coordination.

Loopy Meander

Crossing over your quilting path makes this meander surprisingly easy and fun to stitch

Bad Hair Day

A fun warm-up design that gets your hands moving freely while improving control and coordination.

Loopy Meander

Crossing over your quilting path makes this meander surprisingly easy and fun to stitch